GIS ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
General Mills, Inc.
GIS dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.61 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | ≈ Jul 30, 2026 | $0.61 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | ≈ Apr 30, 2026 | $0.61 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | ≈ Jan 29, 2026 | $0.61 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ≈ Oct 30, 2025 | $0.61 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | ≈ Jul 30, 2025 | $0.61 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | ≈ Apr 30, 2025 | $0.60 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ≈ Jan 30, 2025 | $0.60 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | ≈ Oct 30, 2024 | $0.60 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | ≈ Jul 30, 2024 | $0.60 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | ≈ Apr 29, 2024 | $0.59 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | ≈ Jan 29, 2024 | $0.59 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from GIS's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is GIS's next ex-dividend date?
GIS's next ex-dividend date is Oct 13, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Oct 12, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is GIS's dividend?
GIS most recently paid about $0.61 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $2.4392 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is GIS's dividend yield?
GIS's dividend yield is about 5.60%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $32.70 as of Oct 13, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does GIS pay its dividend?
GIS pays quarterly. The dividend for the Oct 13, 2026 ex-dividend date is paid on Nov 2, 2026.
Has GIS grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, GIS paid $2.44 per share, which was about the same as the 4 payments before that ($2.42). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of GIS pay?
At the current yield of 5.60%, $10,000 invested in GIS would pay roughly $560 a year in dividends, or about $47 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has GIS made money for investors over the past year?
No. Over the past year GIS's share price changed by -32.1%, and even after adding the dividends paid its total return was about -28.3%. The dividends did not make up for the fall in price. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 13, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?