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Exhibit 99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2025 General Mills Reports Fiscal 2026 First-quarter Results and Reaffirms Full-year Outlook MINNEAPOLIS (September 17, 2025) – General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) today reported results for its first quarter ended August 24, 2025. "Our primary goal in fiscal 2026 is to restore organic sales growth by investing in greater value, innovation, and product news for consumers," said General Mills Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening. "I'm pleased that we' ...

General Mills beat quarterly sales estimates on Wednesday, as price cuts taken in past on select products lifted demand. ...

Group 1 - General Mills Inc. is expected to report quarterly earnings of 81 cents per share on revenue of $4.51 billion [2] - Diversified Energy Company PLC announced a proposed secondary offering of 5,713,353 ordinary shares, leading to an 8.8% decline in its share price to $14.06 [2] - Manchester United PLC is anticipated to post a quarterly loss of 6 cents per share on revenue of $225.80 million, with shares slightly increasing by 0.1% to $16.42 [2] - New Fortress Energy Inc. has secured a long-term gas supply agreement with the Puerto Rican government, resulting in a 35% surge in its share price to $2.70 [2] - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. is projected to report quarterly earnings of 80 cents per share on revenue of $855.29 million [2]

Economic Data - The University of Michigan's preliminary U.S. consumer sentiment index fell to a 4-month low of 55.4 in September, below expectations of 58.2 [1] - Year-ahead inflation expectations remained unchanged at 4.8%, while 5-year implied inflation expectations increased to 3.9%, exceeding expectations of 3.4% [1] Stock Market Performance - Wall Street's major equity averages ended mixed, with Arista Networks (ANET) dropping over 8% due to unimpressive long-term projections [2] - Vaccine makers, including Moderna (MRNA) and BioNTech SE (BNTX), saw shares slide more than 7% following reports linking Covid shots to child deaths [2] - Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) surged over 16% after news of a potential cash bid from Paramount Skydance [2] Upcoming Economic Reports - Investors are awaiting a retail sales report, which will provide insights into consumer spending [3][9] - Other significant data releases include U.S. Industrial Production, Manufacturing Production, and Initial Jobless Claims [9] Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve is expected to cut the Fed funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00% to 4.25% [7] - There is a possibility of a larger 50 basis point cut, with investors closely monitoring Chair Jerome Powell's remarks for future rate cut indications [7][8] Corporate Earnings - Notable companies such as FedEx (FDX), Lennar (LEN), and General Mills (GIS) are scheduled to release quarterly results this week [10] Trade Talks - U.S.-China trade talks began, focusing on trade, the economy, and TikTok's status, with expectations of nearing a deal [11] Bond Market - The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note is at 4.064%, reflecting a 0.12% increase [12] European Market Insights - The Euro Stoxx 50 Index rose by 0.67%, with defense stocks outperforming amid ongoing geopolitical tensions [13] - Fitch Ratings downgraded France's sovereign credit rating to A+ from AA- due to political turmoil [13] Chinese Economic Data - China's August Industrial Production rose by 5.2% year-on-year, below expectations of 5.7% [16] - Retail Sales increased by 3.4% year-on-year, weaker than the expected 3.8% [16] - Fixed Asset Investment growth slowed to 0.5% year-on-year, below expectations of 1.5% [16]

Group 1 - General Mills, Inc is set to release its first-quarter earnings on September 17, with analysts expecting earnings of 82 cents per share, a decrease from $1.07 per share in the same period last year [1] - The company projects quarterly revenue of $4.52 billion, down from $4.85 billion generated in the previous year [1] - General Mills reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook on September 2 [1] Group 2 - General Mills shares fell by 1.4%, closing at $49.92 on the last trading day [1] Group 3 - Morgan Stanley analyst maintained an Underweight rating and reduced the price target from $51 to $49 [4] - Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral, lowering the price target from $68 to $58 [4] - Mizuho maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $62 to $60 [4] - JP Morgan maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $60 to $54 [4] - Jefferies maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $58 to $62 [4]

Group 1 - General Mills, Inc is set to release its first-quarter earnings on September 17, with analysts expecting earnings of 82 cents per share, a decrease from $1.07 per share in the same period last year [1] - The company projects quarterly revenue of $4.52 billion, down from $4.85 billion generated in the previous year [1] - On September 2, General Mills reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook [1] Group 2 - General Mills shares experienced a decline of 1.4%, closing at $49.92 on the previous Friday [1] Group 3 - Morgan Stanley analyst maintained an Underweight rating and reduced the price target from $51 to $49 [4] - Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral, lowering the price target from $68 to $58 [4] - Mizuho maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $62 to $60 [4] - JP Morgan maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $60 to $54 [4] - Jefferies maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $58 to $62 [4]

Core Insights - Analysts expect General Mills (GIS) to report quarterly earnings of $0.81 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 24.3% [1] - Revenue projections stand at $4.5 billion, down 7.1% from the same quarter last year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has been adjusted downward by 0.4% over the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [1][2] Revenue Estimates - 'Net Sales- North America Foodservice' is projected at $520.62 million, a decrease of 2.9% year-over-year [4] - 'Net Sales- International' is expected to reach $730.95 million, indicating a growth of 2% from the previous year [4] - 'Net Sales- North America Pet' is forecasted at $619.93 million, suggesting a year-over-year increase of 7.6% [4] - 'Net Sales- North America Retail' is estimated at $2.65 billion, reflecting a decline of 12% compared to last year [5] Operating Profit Estimates - 'Operating Profit- North America Retail' is expected to be $568.88 million, down from $745.70 million in the prior year [5] - 'Operating Profit- North America Foodservice' is projected at $71.73 million, slightly up from $71.50 million year-over-year [6] - 'Operating Profit- North America Pet' is estimated at $116.79 million, down from $119.40 million in the same quarter last year [6] - 'Operating Profit- International' is forecasted to reach $26.45 million, an increase from $20.90 million reported last year [7] Market Performance - Shares of General Mills have changed by +1.9% over the past month, compared to a +3.4% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [7] - General Mills holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance relative to the overall market in the near future [7]

Group 1 - FedEx Corporation reported a significant increase in revenue, driven by strong demand for e-commerce and express delivery services [1] - General Mills Inc experienced a rise in net sales, attributed to higher prices and increased volume in its snack and pet food segments [1] - Darden Restaurants Inc showed robust growth in same-restaurant sales, benefiting from a recovery in dining out as consumer confidence improves [1] Group 2 - Lennar Corporation reported a decline in home sales due to rising interest rates, but managed to maintain profitability through cost management strategies [1] - The overall market analysis indicates a mixed outlook for the sectors represented, with some companies thriving while others face challenges [1] - Investors are advised to closely monitor these companies for potential investment opportunities based on their performance trends [1]

Core Insights - During market turbulence, investors often seek dividend-yielding stocks, which typically have high free cash flows and offer substantial dividends [1] Group 1: Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) - Conagra Brands has a dividend yield of 7.20% [7] - UBS analyst Bryan Adams maintained a Neutral rating and reduced the price target from $21 to $20 on July 11, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 62% [7] - Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander maintained an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $22 to $20 on July 11, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 70% [7] - Recent news indicates that Conagra Brands reported worse-than-expected quarterly financial results and provided FY26 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates [7] Group 2: The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) - Kraft Heinz has a dividend yield of 6.03% [7] - Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $28 to $29 on September 3, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 70% [7] - Mizuho analyst John Baumgartner maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $31 to $29 on May 28, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 62% [7] - Recent news reveals that Kraft Heinz plans to split into two separate publicly traded entities, a decision unanimously endorsed by its board of directors [7] Group 3: General Mills, Inc. (GIS) - General Mills has a dividend yield of 4.82% [7] - Morgan Stanley analyst Megan Alexander maintained an Underweight rating and cut the price target from $51 to $49 on June 27, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 70% [7] - Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $68 to $58 on June 9, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 65% [7] - Recent news indicates that General Mills will release its first-quarter report before the opening bell on Wednesday, September 17 [7]