General Mills: The Opportunity Cost Of Holding The Stock Is Too High

Summary

• General Mills continues to struggle with sales growth and declining EPS, underperforming the market despite its reputation for stability and dividends.
• Recent earnings confirm lackluster performance, with organic sales expected to remain flat and profit forecasted to drop further in FY2026.
• Valuation appears cheap on the surface, but poor growth prospects and a high PEG ratio suggest the stock is overvalued and could fall further.
• Given the high opportunity cost, I recommend selling General Mills and seeking better income or growth opportunities elsewhere.

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Introduction

General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) has been around for over 150 years, and it is one of the most prominent players in the food industry. As such, it belongs to a usually stable sector, with low beta

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