Company Overview - General Mills, Inc. is a food-manufacturing company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a market cap of approximately $25.6 billion [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate General Mills to report a profit of $1.03 per share for fiscal Q2 2026, representing a decline of 26.4% from $1.40 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the current fiscal year, the expected EPS is about $3.65, down 13.3% from $4.21 in fiscal 2025, but projected to increase by 4.1% year over year to $3.80 per share in fiscal 2027 [3] Stock Performance - Over the past year, General Mills' stock has decreased by 29.6%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index, which gained 18.3%, and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund, which saw a 3.4% dip [4] Market Challenges - The stock is facing pressure due to a challenging consumer market environment, with core categories like cereals and snacks experiencing declining volumes as consumers shift towards private-label alternatives [5] - The company's growth has stalled, and profit margins are being squeezed, leading to reduced investor optimism [5] Analyst Ratings - Wall Street maintains a cautious stance on General Mills, with an overall "Hold" rating. Among 20 analysts, four suggest a "Strong Buy," one a "Moderate Buy," 12 a "Hold," and three a "Strong Sell" [6] - The mean price target for the stock is $53.95, indicating a potential upside of 12.3% from current price levels [6]