General Mills (GIS) | Dividend History & Payments | 1995 - 2025
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TL;DR: General Mills Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
General Mills has paid $2.40 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 4.38%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.84%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $6.92 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 10, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$2.40
12-Month Div. Yield
4.38%
3-Year Total Dividend
$6.92
3-Year Avg Dividend
$2.31
3-Year Avg Yield
0.84%
Last 5Y Dividend
$10.49
All Time Dividend
$36.34
Date Range
Jul 1995 - Apr 2025
General Mills Yearly Dividend History Chart
General Mills Dividend History From 1995 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | $1.20 | $0.60 | 2.04% |
| 2024 | 4 | $2.38 | $0.60 | 3.61% |
| 2023 | 4 | $2.26 | $0.56 | 2.94% |
| 2022 | 4 | $2.10 | $0.52 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 4 | $2.04 | $0.51 | 3.43% |
| 2020 | 4 | $1.98 | $0.50 | 3.37% |
| 2019 | 4 | $1.96 | $0.49 | 3.90% |
| 2018 | 4 | $1.96 | $0.49 | 4.11% |
| 2017 | 4 | $1.94 | $0.48 | 3.47% |
| 2016 | 4 | $1.86 | $0.46 | 2.94% |
| 2015 | 4 | $1.73 | $0.43 | 3.10% |
| 2014 | 4 | $1.61 | $0.40 | 3.17% |
| 2013 | 4 | $1.42 | $0.36 | 3.00% |
| 2012 | 4 | $1.26 | $0.32 | 3.19% |
| 2011 | 3 | $0.86 | $0.29 | 2.37% |
| 2010 | 4 | $1.04 | $0.26 | 2.89% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.88 | $0.22 | 3.04% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.82 | $0.20 | 2.77% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.76 | $0.19 | 2.61% |
| 2006 | 3 | $0.51 | $0.17 | 1.94% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.64 | $0.16 | 2.63% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.58 | $0.14 | 2.53% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.56 | $0.14 | 2.40% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.56 | $0.14 | 2.46% |
| 2001 | 4 | $0.56 | $0.14 | 2.67% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.56 | $0.14 | 3.10% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.56 | $0.14 | 2.77% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 2.94% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.51 | $0.13 | 3.14% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.48 | $0.12 | 3.48% |
| 1995 | 2 | $0.24 | $0.12 | 1.79% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.60 | 1.04% | $57.97 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.60 | 1.01% | $59.63 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.60 | 0.85% | $70.81 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.60 | 0.95% | $63.03 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | $0.59 | 0.89% | $66.20 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | $0.59 | 0.93% | $63.39 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.59 | 0.94% | $63.04 |
| Jul 7, 2023 | $0.59 | 0.79% | $75.01 |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $0.54 | 0.62% | $86.90 |
| Jan 9, 2023 | $0.54 | 0.65% | $82.51 |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $0.54 | 0.72% | $75.35 |
| Jul 7, 2022 | $0.54 | 0.71% | $75.54 |
| Apr 7, 2022 | $0.51 | 0.73% | $70.17 |
| Jan 7, 2022 | $0.51 | 0.73% | $69.90 |
| Oct 7, 2021 | $0.51 | 0.83% | $61.46 |
| Jul 8, 2021 | $0.51 | 0.85% | $59.70 |
| Apr 8, 2021 | $0.51 | 0.85% | $60.13 |
| Jan 7, 2021 | $0.51 | 0.90% | $56.40 |
| Oct 8, 2020 | $0.51 | 0.82% | $61.87 |
| Jul 9, 2020 | $0.49 | 0.77% | $63.55 |
| Apr 8, 2020 | $0.49 | 0.85% | $57.40 |
| Jan 9, 2020 | $0.49 | 0.94% | $52.25 |
| Oct 9, 2019 | $0.49 | 0.90% | $54.35 |
| Jul 9, 2019 | $0.49 | 0.92% | $53.44 |
| Apr 9, 2019 | $0.49 | 0.95% | $51.58 |
| Jan 9, 2019 | $0.49 | 1.17% | $41.80 |
| Oct 9, 2018 | $0.49 | 1.14% | $43.10 |
| Jul 9, 2018 | $0.49 | 1.09% | $44.91 |
| Apr 9, 2018 | $0.49 | 1.09% | $44.80 |
| Jan 9, 2018 | $0.49 | 0.85% | $57.85 |
| Oct 6, 2017 | $0.49 | 0.95% | $51.53 |
| Jul 6, 2017 | $0.49 | 0.91% | $53.63 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | $0.48 | 0.83% | $57.65 |
| Jan 6, 2017 | $0.48 | 0.79% | $61.08 |
| Oct 5, 2016 | $0.48 | 0.77% | $62.13 |
| Jul 7, 2016 | $0.48 | 0.66% | $72.46 |
| Apr 7, 2016 | $0.46 | 0.73% | $63.30 |
| Jan 7, 2016 | $0.44 | 0.80% | $55.29 |
| Oct 7, 2015 | $0.44 | 0.78% | $56.61 |
| Jul 8, 2015 | $0.44 | 0.77% | $57.27 |
| Apr 8, 2015 | $0.44 | 0.78% | $56.49 |
| Jan 8, 2015 | $0.41 | 0.77% | $53.03 |
| Oct 8, 2014 | $0.41 | 0.82% | $49.81 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | $0.41 | 0.77% | $52.91 |
| Apr 8, 2014 | $0.41 | 0.80% | $51.15 |
| Jan 8, 2014 | $0.38 | 0.77% | $49.29 |
| Oct 8, 2013 | $0.38 | 0.79% | $48.35 |
| Jul 8, 2013 | $0.38 | 0.74% | $51.09 |
| Apr 8, 2013 | $0.33 | 0.67% | $49.35 |
| Jan 8, 2013 | $0.33 | 0.81% | $40.62 |
| Oct 5, 2012 | $0.33 | 0.84% | $39.19 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | $0.33 | 0.85% | $39.04 |
| Apr 5, 2012 | $0.30 | 0.78% | $39.00 |
| Jan 6, 2012 | $0.30 | 0.75% | $40.64 |
| Jul 7, 2011 | $0.30 | 0.83% | $36.81 |
| Apr 7, 2011 | $0.28 | 0.77% | $36.21 |
| Jan 6, 2011 | $0.28 | 0.79% | $35.62 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | $0.28 | 0.76% | $36.98 |
| Jul 8, 2010 | $0.28 | 0.77% | $36.15 |
| Apr 8, 2010 | $0.24 | 0.69% | $35.41 |
| Jan 7, 2010 | $0.24 | 0.69% | $35.36 |
| Oct 7, 2009 | $0.23 | 0.73% | $32.23 |
| Jul 8, 2009 | $0.23 | 0.81% | $29.18 |
| Apr 7, 2009 | $0.21 | 0.85% | $25.42 |
| Jan 8, 2009 | $0.21 | 0.74% | $29.07 |
| Oct 8, 2008 | $0.21 | 0.74% | $29.05 |
| Jul 8, 2008 | $0.21 | 0.68% | $31.57 |
| Apr 8, 2008 | $0.20 | 0.67% | $29.77 |
| Jan 8, 2008 | $0.20 | 0.69% | $28.07 |
| Oct 5, 2007 | $0.20 | 0.67% | $29.23 |
| Jul 6, 2007 | $0.20 | 0.66% | $29.59 |
| Apr 5, 2007 | $0.18 | 0.63% | $29.38 |
| Jan 8, 2007 | $0.18 | 0.65% | $28.45 |
| Oct 5, 2006 | $0.17 | 0.63% | $27.77 |
| Jul 6, 2006 | $0.17 | 0.67% | $25.98 |
| Apr 6, 2006 | $0.17 | 0.68% | $25.04 |
| Oct 5, 2005 | $0.17 | 0.69% | $24.02 |
| Jul 7, 2005 | $0.17 | 0.71% | $23.10 |
| Apr 7, 2005 | $0.15 | 0.63% | $24.61 |
| Jan 6, 2005 | $0.15 | 0.61% | $25.47 |
| Oct 6, 2004 | $0.15 | 0.69% | $22.35 |
| Jul 8, 2004 | $0.15 | 0.66% | $23.35 |
| Apr 7, 2004 | $0.14 | 0.59% | $23.20 |
| Jan 8, 2004 | $0.14 | 0.60% | $22.80 |
| Oct 8, 2003 | $0.14 | 0.61% | $22.62 |
| Jul 8, 2003 | $0.14 | 0.57% | $24.32 |
| Apr 8, 2003 | $0.14 | 0.61% | $22.65 |
| Jan 8, 2003 | $0.14 | 0.58% | $23.62 |
| Oct 8, 2002 | $0.14 | 0.66% | $20.75 |
| Jul 8, 2002 | $0.14 | 0.65% | $21.08 |
| Apr 8, 2002 | $0.14 | 0.55% | $25.09 |
| Jan 8, 2002 | $0.14 | 0.57% | $24.24 |
| Oct 5, 2001 | $0.14 | 0.64% | $21.38 |
| Jul 6, 2001 | $0.14 | 0.63% | $21.73 |
| Apr 6, 2001 | $0.14 | 0.68% | $20.25 |
| Jan 8, 2001 | $0.14 | 0.67% | $20.50 |
| Oct 5, 2000 | $0.14 | 0.73% | $18.72 |
| Jul 6, 2000 | $0.14 | 0.72% | $18.97 |
| Apr 6, 2000 | $0.14 | 0.78% | $17.69 |
| Jan 6, 2000 | $0.14 | 0.82% | $16.81 |
| Oct 6, 1999 | $0.14 | 0.66% | $20.92 |
| Jul 7, 1999 | $0.14 | 0.67% | $20.59 |
| Apr 7, 1999 | $0.14 | 0.73% | $18.95 |
| Jan 6, 1999 | $0.14 | 0.68% | $20.34 |
| Oct 7, 1998 | $0.13 | 0.76% | $17.48 |
| Jul 8, 1998 | $0.13 | 0.77% | $17.27 |
| Apr 7, 1998 | $0.13 | 0.71% | $18.62 |
| Jan 7, 1998 | $0.13 | 0.76% | $17.44 |
| Oct 8, 1997 | $0.13 | 0.77% | $17.25 |
| Jul 8, 1997 | $0.13 | 0.78% | $16.91 |
| Apr 8, 1997 | $0.13 | 0.90% | $14.66 |
| Jan 8, 1997 | $0.12 | 0.77% | $16.25 |
| Oct 8, 1996 | $0.12 | 0.86% | $14.59 |
| Jul 8, 1996 | $0.12 | 0.94% | $13.28 |
| Apr 8, 1996 | $0.12 | 0.90% | $13.91 |
| Jan 8, 1996 | $0.12 | 0.87% | $13.47 |
| Oct 5, 1995 | $0.12 | 0.84% | $13.94 |
| Jul 6, 1995 | $0.12 | 0.92% | $12.84 |
General Mills Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Mills
GIS | $2.40 | 4.38% | 0.84% | $2.31 | Apr 10, 2025 |
Hormel Foods
HRL | $1.14 | 3.78% | 0.79% | $1.11 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| $1.71 | 2.17% | 1.40% | $3.01 | Mar 3, 2025 | |
Kraft Heinz
KHC | $2.00 | 7.30% | 1.20% | $1.73 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| $1.74 | 2.38% | 0.54% | $1.63 | Apr 7, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has General Mills been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- General Mills has been paying dividends for 30 years, from 1995 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $36.34 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was General Mills's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- General Mills's most recent dividend payment was $0.60 per share, with an ex-dividend date of April 10, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was General Mills's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- General Mills's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $2.38 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do General Mills's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing General Mills's dividend payments, the company paid $2.26 per share in 2023 versus $2.38 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.12. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in General Mills have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, General Mills has paid a total of $20.12 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $4,037.73 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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