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GIS dividend safety score
General Mills, Inc. · Consumer Defensive
GIS scores 75/100 for dividend safety, which means a strong dividend record with low cut risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) has a high dividend yield of 7.07%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 75 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Safe. It has grown its dividend for 6 years in a row and has not cut it in the last five years.
- Safety rank: #30 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Jan, Apr, Oct
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Jan 8, 2027 (estimated)
What drives the GIS score
GIS dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.42 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $2.38 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | $2.26 | +7.6% |
| 2022 | $2.10 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $2.04 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | $1.98 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | $1.96 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How GIS compares
| GIS | Consumer Defensive avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 75 | 77 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 7.07% | 4.58% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 8 Consumer Defensive stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming GIS dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Jan 8, 2027 | $0.6100 |
| ~Apr 9, 2027 | $0.6100 |
| ~Jul 9, 2027 | $0.6100 |
| ~Oct 8, 2027 | $0.6100 |
Estimates based on GIS's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would GIS pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $71 | $6 |
| $10,000 | $707 | $59 |
| $50,000 | $3,535 | $295 |
| $100,000 | $7,070 | $589 |
To earn $1,000 a month from GIS at today's yield you would need about $169,722 invested, roughly 4,918 shares.
Based on the current yield of 7.07%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent GIS dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | $0.6100 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $0.6100 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.6100 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.6100 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.6000 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.6000 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.6000 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.6000 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | $0.5900 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | $0.5900 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.5900 |
| Jul 7, 2023 | $0.5900 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
GIS dividend FAQ
Is the GIS dividend safe?
General Mills, Inc. has a dividend safety score of 75 out of 100, which we rate Safe. That means a strong dividend record with low cut risk. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the GIS dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for GIS is about 7.07%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does GIS pay dividends?
General Mills, Inc. pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in GIS earn in dividends?
At a yield of 7.07%, $10,000 invested in GIS would pay about $707 a year, or roughly $59 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next GIS ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for GIS is expected around January 8, 2027 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.