What is the current annual payout ratio of GIS?

As of today, GIS annual payout ratio is 57.99%

What is 1-year change in GIS annual payout ratio?

GIS annual payout ratio is up +7.13% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in GIS annual payout ratio?

GIS annual payout ratio is up +27.45% over the past 3 years

How far is GIS annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

GIS annual payout ratio is currently -49.33% below its historical high of 114.44% set on May 28, 1995

How does GIS annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

GIS annual payout ratio is higher than 86.67% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is GIS next annual earnings release?

As of today, the next annual earnings release for GIS has not been scheduled

What is GIS next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for GIS has not been scheduled

What is the current TTM payout ratio of GIS?

As of today, GIS TTM payout ratio is 52.48%

What is GIS TTM payout ratio most recent change?

GIS TTM payout ratio was up +0.42% on January 9, 2026

What is 1-year change in GIS TTM payout ratio?

GIS TTM payout ratio is up +34.74% year-over-year

How far is GIS TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

GIS TTM payout ratio is currently -67.94% below its historical high of 163.68% set on April 4, 1986

How does GIS TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

GIS TTM payout ratio is higher than 83.01% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is GIS next earnings release?

The next earnings release for GIS is on March 18, 2026

What is GIS next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for GIS has not been scheduled

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of GIS?

As of today, GIS quarterly payout ratio is 79.15%

What is GIS quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

GIS quarterly payout ratio was up +188.03% on November 23, 2025

What is 1-year change in GIS quarterly payout ratio?

GIS quarterly payout ratio is up +87.87% year-over-year

How far is GIS quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

GIS quarterly payout ratio is currently -94.25% below its historical high of 1,375.93% set on February 26, 1995

How does GIS quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

GIS quarterly payout ratio is higher than 91.09% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is GIS next earnings release?

The next earnings release for GIS is on March 18, 2026

What is GIS next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for GIS has not been scheduled

GIS Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

57.99%3.86%+7.13%

May 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, GIS annual payout ratio is 57.99%, up +7.13% on May 31, 2025
Historical Performance: GIS annual payout ratio is up +27.45% over the past 3 years, and up +7.21% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: GIS annual payout ratio is currently -49.33% below its historical high of 114.44% set on May 28, 1995
3-Year Low Comparison: GIS annual payout ratio is +27.45% above its 3-year low of 45.50% reached on an earlier date
Sector Comparison: GIS annual payout ratio is higher than 86.67% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

GIS Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Payout Ratio	May 31, 25	57.99%	+7.1%	+27.4%	+7.2%	+38.3%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Nov 23, 25	79.15%	+87.9%	+49.1%	+74.9%	+167.3%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jan 9, 26	52.48%	+34.7%	+17.9%	+2.3%	+16.6%
Price	Jan 9, 26	$44.60	-26.9%	-47.3%	-20.9%	+25.2%
Annual Dividend Yield	Jan 9, 26	5.38%	+39.0%	+123.2%	+54.6%	+99.3%
Annual Dividends Paid	May 31, 25	$1.34B	-1.8%	+7.6%	+11.9%	+108.0%
Annual Dividend Per Share	May 31, 25	$2.40	+1.7%	+17.6%	+22.4%	+150.0%
Annual Free Cash Flow	May 31, 25	$2.29B	-9.3%	-16.5%	-28.7%	+49.7%
Annual Revenue	May 31, 25	$19.49B	-1.9%	+2.6%	+10.6%	+31.7%
Annual EPS	May 31, 25	$4.10	-4.9%	-7.3%	+15.2%	+83.0%

Payout Ratio Highs

GIS Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	57.99%	May 31, 25	at high
5Y	57.99%	May 31, 25	at high
All	114.44%	May 28, 95	-49.3%

Payout Ratio Lows

GIS Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	45.50%	N/A	+27.4%
5Y	45.50%	May 29, 22	+27.4%
All	36.04%	May 29, 05	+60.9%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2025	57.99%	+7.1%
2024	54.13%	+9.7%
2023	49.35%	+8.5%
2022	45.50%	-14.4%
2021	53.13%	-1.8%
2020	54.09%	-18.2%
2019	66.16%	+25.6%
2018	52.69%	-21.0%
2017	66.73%	+8.1%
2016	61.71%	-23.6%
2015	80.81%	+53.0%
2014	52.83%	+15.2%
2013	45.84%	-9.0%
2012	50.35%	+24.5%
2011	40.44%	-3.6%
2010	41.93%	-5.1%
2009	44.18%	+9.8%
2008	40.23%	-4.0%
2007	41.89%	-0.7%
2006	42.17%	+17.0%
2005	36.04%	-7.9%
2004	39.15%	-11.6%
2003	44.27%	-43.0%

Year	Value	Change
2002	77.66%	+65.3%
2001	46.97%	-12.3%
2000	53.58%	-13.6%
1999	62.00%	-22.2%
1998	79.73%	+10.7%
1997	72.00%	+13.0%
1996	63.73%	-44.3%
1995	114.44%	+79.5%
1994	63.74%	+17.4%
1993	54.30%	+12.0%
1992	48.50%	+6.9%
1991	45.37%	-6.2%
1990	48.38%	-1.2%
1989	48.97%	-6.7%
1988	52.49%	+5.2%
1987	49.91%	-9.2%
1986	54.99%	-36.8%
1985	87.00%	+111.5%
1984	41.13%	+8.8%
1983	37.82%	+3.6%
1982	36.50%	-0.8%
1981	36.78%	-2.9%
1980	37.88%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of GIS?
As of today, GIS annual payout ratio is 57.99%
What is 1-year change in GIS annual payout ratio?
GIS annual payout ratio is up +7.13% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in GIS annual payout ratio?
GIS annual payout ratio is up +27.45% over the past 3 years
How far is GIS annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
GIS annual payout ratio is currently -49.33% below its historical high of 114.44% set on May 28, 1995
How does GIS annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
GIS annual payout ratio is higher than 86.67% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is GIS next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for GIS has not been scheduled
What is GIS next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for GIS has not been scheduled

TTM Payout Ratio

52.48%0.22%+0.42%

January 9, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, GIS TTM payout ratio is 52.48%, up +0.42% on January 9, 2026
Historical Performance: GIS TTM payout ratio is up +34.74% year-over-year, and up +17.91% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: GIS TTM payout ratio is currently -67.94% below its historical high of 163.68% set on April 4, 1986
3-Year Low Comparison: GIS TTM payout ratio is +34.74% above its 3-year low of 38.95% reached on January 9, 2025
Sector Comparison: GIS TTM payout ratio is higher than 83.01% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Performance

GIS Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Payout Ratio	Jan 9, 26	52.48%	+15.0%	+34.7%	+17.9%	+2.3%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Nov 23, 25	79.15%	+188.0%	+87.9%	+49.1%	+74.9%
Annual Payout Ratio	May 31, 25	57.99%	–	+7.1%	+27.4%	+7.2%
Price	Jan 9, 26	$44.60	-9.4%	-26.9%	-47.3%	-20.9%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jan 9, 26	5.45%	+11.2%	+85.4%	+116.3%	+53.5%
TTM Dividends Paid	Nov 23, 25	$1.32B	-0.8%	-2.0%	+4.1%	+8.6%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Jan 9, 26	$2.43	+0.8%	+35.8%	+14.1%	+21.5%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Nov 23, 25	$1.78B	-15.0%	-36.3%	-27.2%	-42.8%
TTM Revenue	Nov 23, 25	$18.78B	-2.0%	-5.7%	-3.0%	+2.7%
TTM EPS	Nov 23, 25	$4.63	-12.3%	+0.8%	-3.2%	+18.8%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

GIS TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	58.91%	Jul 10, 25	-10.9%
3Y	58.91%	Jul 10, 25	-10.9%
5Y	68.05%	Apr 7, 22	-22.9%
All	163.68%	Apr 4, 86	-67.9%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

GIS TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	38.95%	Jan 9, 25	+34.7%
3Y	38.95%	Jan 9, 25	+34.7%
5Y	33.23%	Jan 7, 23	+57.9%
All	-27.67%	Jan 6, 86	+289.7%

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Jan 2026	52.48%	+0.4%
Nov 2025	52.26%	+14.5%
Aug 2025	45.63%	-22.2%
May 2025	58.67%	+11.8%
Feb 2025	52.49%	+1.4%
Nov 2024	51.79%	-8.3%
Aug 2024	56.47%	+3.0%
May 2024	54.80%	+1.2%
May 2024	54.15%	+2.2%
Feb 2024	53.00%	-3.6%
Nov 2023	54.97%	+1.9%
Aug 2023	53.94%	+7.7%
May 2023	50.10%	+8.9%
Feb 2023	46.00%	+4.8%
Nov 2022	43.88%	+0.8%
Aug 2022	43.55%	-5.7%
May 2022	46.16%	-15.2%
Feb 2022	54.44%	-3.1%
Nov 2021	56.19%	+3.8%
Aug 2021	54.15%	+1.3%
May 2021	53.46%	+10.1%
Feb 2021	48.55%	-4.4%
Nov 2020	50.79%	-3.2%
Aug 2020	52.46%	-4.8%
May 2020	55.11%	-2.2%
Feb 2020	56.37%	-0.0%
Nov 2019	56.39%	-10.9%
Aug 2019	63.28%	-6.5%
May 2019	67.68%	-11.7%
Feb 2019	76.65%	+34.4%
Nov 2018	57.02%	+4.9%
Aug 2018	54.34%	+1.1%
May 2018	53.74%	+3.1%
Feb 2018	52.14%	-26.6%
Nov 2017	71.06%	+2.7%
Aug 2017	69.18%	-0.2%
May 2017	69.31%	-1.5%
Feb 2017	70.37%	+1.4%
Nov 2016	69.40%	+4.7%
Aug 2016	66.31%	+3.0%
May 2016	64.39%	-10.6%
Feb 2016	72.00%	+0.5%
Nov 2015	71.65%	-11.1%
Aug 2015	80.57%	-5.0%
May 2015	84.77%	+19.4%
Feb 2015	71.00%	+5.4%
Nov 2014	67.36%	+14.1%
Aug 2014	59.04%	+7.6%
May 2014	54.85%	+2.1%
Feb 2014	53.73%	+2.0%
Nov 2013	52.67%	+2.7%
Aug 2013	51.31%	+8.5%
May 2013	47.31%	-0.3%
Feb 2013	47.44%	+1.5%
Nov 2012	46.75%	-3.6%
Aug 2012	48.51%	-6.3%
May 2012	51.77%	+1.7%
Feb 2012	50.92%	+2.3%
Nov 2011	49.79%	+13.1%
Aug 2011	44.04%	+5.8%
May 2011	41.64%	-3.3%
Feb 2011	43.06%	-1.2%
Nov 2010	43.57%	+0.6%
Aug 2010	43.32%	+1.3%
May 2010	42.76%	+13.6%
Feb 2010	37.65%	+1.0%
Nov 2009	37.27%	-9.8%
Aug 2009	41.31%	-8.7%
May 2009	45.26%	-12.7%
Feb 2009	51.84%	+14.4%
Nov 2008	45.33%	+3.9%
Aug 2008	43.63%	+3.1%
May 2008	42.32%	+4.4%
Feb 2008	40.53%	-11.7%
Nov 2007	45.92%	+0.8%
Aug 2007	45.54%	+0.6%
May 2007	45.28%	+1.8%
Feb 2007	44.48%	+0.2%
Nov 2006	44.37%	-2.1%

Month	Value	Change
Aug 2006	45.33%	-1.9%
May 2006	46.21%	+21.0%
Feb 2006	38.19%	-0.7%
Nov 2005	38.44%	+1.6%
Aug 2005	37.84%	-3.6%
May 2005	39.24%	-10.8%
Feb 2005	43.98%	+4.9%
Nov 2004	41.94%	-2.8%
Aug 2004	43.16%	+7.9%
May 2004	40.00%	-4.7%
Feb 2004	41.98%	0.0%
Nov 2003	41.98%	-3.1%
Aug 2003	43.31%	-4.7%
May 2003	45.45%	-18.2%
Feb 2003	55.56%	-20.7%
Nov 2002	70.06%	-20.4%
Aug 2002	88.00%	+14.4%
May 2002	76.92%	+24.5%
Feb 2002	61.80%	+18.0%
Nov 2001	52.38%	+13.8%
Aug 2001	46.03%	-4.2%
May 2001	48.03%	-5.7%
Feb 2001	50.93%	-1.9%
Nov 2000	51.89%	-3.8%
Aug 2000	53.92%	-14.7%
May 2000	63.22%	-2.0%
Feb 2000	64.52%	-3.2%
Nov 1999	66.67%	-8.3%
Aug 1999	72.69%	+15.1%
May 1999	63.17%	-2.0%
Feb 1999	64.47%	-1.5%
Nov 1998	65.45%	-16.3%
Aug 1998	78.23%	-3.0%
May 1998	80.61%	-6.5%
Feb 1998	86.18%	-0.6%
Nov 1997	86.72%	+25.4%
Aug 1997	69.13%	-6.0%
May 1997	73.55%	+2.2%
Feb 1997	71.94%	+0.8%
Nov 1996	71.38%	-0.7%
Aug 1996	71.85%	+10.6%
May 1996	64.97%	+0.9%
Feb 1996	64.38%	-24.0%
Nov 1995	84.68%	+1.8%
Aug 1995	83.19%	+4.4%
May 1995	79.66%	-11.9%
Feb 1995	90.38%	+42.3%
Nov 1994	63.51%	-2.7%
Aug 1994	65.28%	+2.8%
May 1994	63.51%	+13.1%
Feb 1994	56.13%	+0.9%
Nov 1993	55.63%	+2.3%
Aug 1993	54.40%	+1.0%
May 1993	53.85%	+7.7%
Feb 1993	50.00%	+1.3%
Nov 1992	49.38%	+0.7%
Aug 1992	49.04%	-0.6%
May 1992	49.33%	+2.8%
Feb 1992	47.99%	+4.3%
Nov 1991	46.00%	+1.7%
Aug 1991	45.24%	+1.8%
May 1991	44.44%	+0.7%
Feb 1991	44.11%	-3.6%
Nov 1990	45.78%	-2.5%
Aug 1990	46.95%	+0.7%
May 1990	46.64%	-24.5%
Feb 1990	61.81%	-3.3%
Nov 1989	63.93%	+0.2%
Aug 1989	63.79%	+76.3%
May 1989	36.18%	>+9,900.0%
May 1988	0.00%	0.0%
May 1987	0.00%	0.0%
May 1986	0.00%	0.0%
May 1985	0.00%	0.0%
May 1984	0.00%	0.0%
May 1983	0.00%	0.0%
May 1982	0.00%	0.0%
May 1981	0.00%	0.0%
May 1980	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of GIS?
As of today, GIS TTM payout ratio is 52.48%
What is GIS TTM payout ratio most recent change?
GIS TTM payout ratio was up +0.42% on January 9, 2026
What is 1-year change in GIS TTM payout ratio?
GIS TTM payout ratio is up +34.74% year-over-year
How far is GIS TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
GIS TTM payout ratio is currently -67.94% below its historical high of 163.68% set on April 4, 1986
How does GIS TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
GIS TTM payout ratio is higher than 83.01% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is GIS next earnings release?
The next earnings release for GIS is on March 18, 2026
What is GIS next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for GIS has not been scheduled

Quarterly Payout Ratio

79.15%51.67%+188.03%

November 23, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, GIS quarterly payout ratio is 79.15%, up +188.03% on November 23, 2025
Historical Performance: GIS quarterly payout ratio is up +87.87% year-over-year, and up +49.11% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: GIS quarterly payout ratio is currently -94.25% below its historical high of 1,375.93% set on February 26, 1995
3-Year Low Comparison: GIS quarterly payout ratio is +188.03% above its 3-year low of 27.48% reached on August 24, 2025
Sector Comparison: GIS quarterly payout ratio is higher than 91.09% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Performance

GIS Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Nov 23, 25	79.15%	+188.0%	+87.9%	+49.1%	+74.9%
Annual Payout Ratio	May 31, 25	57.99%	–	+7.1%	+27.4%	+7.2%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jan 9, 26	52.48%	+15.0%	+34.7%	+17.9%	+2.3%
Price	Jan 9, 26	$44.60	-9.4%	-26.9%	-47.3%	-20.9%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jan 9, 26	5.45%	+11.2%	+85.4%	+116.3%	+53.5%
Quarterly Dividends Paid	Nov 23, 25	$327.90M	-0.9%	-3.0%	+1.6%	+4.1%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Jan 9, 26	$2.43	+0.8%	+35.8%	+14.1%	+21.5%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Nov 23, 25	$675.70M	+135.0%	-31.7%	-0.1%	-7.9%
Quarterly Revenue	Nov 23, 25	$4.86B	+7.6%	-7.2%	-6.9%	+3.0%
Quarterly EPS	Nov 23, 25	$0.77	-65.4%	-45.9%	-23.6%	-30.8%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

GIS Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	113.31%	May 31, 25	-30.1%
3Y	113.31%	May 31, 25	-30.1%
5Y	113.31%	May 31, 25	-30.1%
All	1,375.93%	Feb 26, 95	-94.3%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

GIS Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	27.48%	Aug 24, 25	+188.0%
3Y	27.48%	Aug 24, 25	+188.0%
5Y	27.48%	Aug 24, 25	+188.0%
All	24.26%	May 29, 05	+226.3%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Nov 2025	79.15%	+188.0%
Aug 2025	27.48%	-75.7%
May 2025	113.31%	+115.0%
Feb 2025	52.71%	+25.1%
Nov 2024	42.13%	-27.2%
Aug 2024	57.88%	-3.4%
May 2024	59.92%	+20.2%
Feb 2024	49.83%	-12.4%
Nov 2023	56.87%	+11.0%
Aug 2023	51.23%	-0.9%
May 2023	51.69%	-9.7%
Feb 2023	57.27%	+7.9%
Nov 2022	53.08%	+34.4%
Aug 2022	39.48%	+5.0%
May 2022	37.59%	-19.9%
Feb 2022	46.92%	-8.2%
Nov 2021	51.10%	+4.4%
Aug 2021	48.93%	-37.7%
May 2021	78.52%	+50.7%
Feb 2021	52.12%	+15.2%
Nov 2020	45.25%	-3.4%
Aug 2020	46.84%	-2.2%
May 2020	47.91%	-25.7%
Feb 2020	64.48%	+28.0%
Nov 2019	50.36%	-10.8%
Aug 2019	56.48%	+10.2%
May 2019	51.27%	-20.3%
Feb 2019	64.32%	-23.4%
Nov 2018	84.00%	+13.0%
Aug 2018	74.31%	-9.2%
May 2018	81.88%	+177.3%
Feb 2018	29.53%	-53.3%
Nov 2017	63.29%	-9.0%
Aug 2017	69.58%	+3.7%
May 2017	67.08%	-11.6%
Feb 2017	75.85%	+32.1%
Nov 2016	57.40%	-17.2%
Aug 2016	69.34%	-2.3%
May 2016	70.98%	-1.0%
Feb 2016	71.72%	+47.5%
Nov 2015	48.64%	-20.6%
Aug 2015	61.25%	-54.5%
May 2015	134.68%	+92.1%
Feb 2015	70.12%	+0.2%
Nov 2014	70.01%	-3.0%
Aug 2014	72.19%	+18.1%
May 2014	61.12%	+6.4%
Feb 2014	57.46%	+33.0%
Nov 2013	43.21%	-18.3%
Aug 2013	52.87%	-7.8%
May 2013	57.32%	+8.9%
Feb 2013	52.62%	+31.4%
Nov 2012	40.06%	+3.4%
Aug 2012	38.75%	-35.3%
May 2012	59.92%	+20.1%
Feb 2012	49.90%	+12.5%
Nov 2011	44.35%	-10.5%
Aug 2011	49.54%	-12.6%
May 2011	56.65%	+23.0%
Feb 2011	46.05%	+55.5%
Nov 2010	29.61%	-23.8%
Aug 2010	38.87%	-50.0%
May 2010	77.76%	+56.8%
Feb 2010	49.60%	+79.4%
Nov 2009	27.65%	-25.3%
Aug 2009	37.01%	-6.0%
May 2009	39.36%	-20.5%
Feb 2009	49.50%	+28.6%
Nov 2008	38.49%	-26.8%
Aug 2008	52.57%	-26.8%
May 2008	71.84%	+129.7%
Feb 2008	31.27%	-3.3%
Nov 2007	32.35%	-26.0%

Month	Value	Change
Aug 2007	43.73%	-18.6%
May 2007	53.75%	+17.4%
Feb 2007	45.77%	+51.7%
Nov 2006	30.17%	-32.2%
Aug 2006	44.52%	-13.5%
May 2006	51.48%	+10.1%
Feb 2006	46.74%	+46.6%
Nov 2005	31.89%	-31.0%
Aug 2005	46.24%	+90.6%
May 2005	24.26%	-51.5%
Feb 2005	50.00%	+62.4%
Nov 2004	30.79%	-52.2%
Aug 2004	64.48%	+72.4%
May 2004	37.41%	-13.0%
Feb 2004	42.98%	+28.5%
Nov 2003	33.44%	-25.6%
Aug 2003	44.93%	-0.9%
May 2003	45.33%	+6.7%
Feb 2003	42.50%	+16.2%
Nov 2002	36.59%	-36.2%
Aug 2002	57.39%	-67.5%
May 2002	176.84%	+45.0%
Feb 2002	121.94%	+103.4%
Nov 2001	59.94%	+46.5%
Aug 2001	40.92%	-23.7%
May 2001	53.63%	+8.0%
Feb 2001	49.65%	+29.4%
Nov 2000	38.38%	-21.9%
Aug 2000	49.15%	-32.5%
May 2000	72.82%	+35.0%
Feb 2000	53.95%	+25.1%
Nov 1999	43.11%	-18.4%
Aug 1999	52.81%	-34.0%
May 1999	80.06%	+33.8%
Feb 1999	59.82%	+5.9%
Nov 1998	56.48%	-0.1%
Aug 1998	56.55%	-37.8%
May 1998	90.96%	+42.0%
Feb 1998	64.07%	-50.8%
Nov 1997	130.19%	+106.4%
Aug 1997	63.07%	-49.4%
May 1997	124.63%	+95.7%
Feb 1997	63.68%	+27.3%
Nov 1996	50.03%	-38.2%
Aug 1996	80.96%	-21.4%
May 1996	102.97%	+60.3%
Feb 1996	64.23%	+25.3%
Nov 1995	51.27%	-5.7%
Aug 1995	54.35%	-54.3%
May 1995	118.87%	-91.4%
Feb 1995	1,375.93%	+2,651.9%
Nov 1994	50.00%	+1.1%
Aug 1994	49.47%	-87.8%
May 1994	405.43%	+686.9%
Feb 1994	51.52%	-3.1%
Nov 1993	53.16%	+17.0%
Aug 1993	45.42%	-55.1%
May 1993	101.19%	+106.6%
Feb 1993	48.97%	-1.7%
Nov 1992	49.82%	+15.7%
Aug 1992	43.05%	-34.7%
May 1992	65.95%	+42.1%
Feb 1992	46.40%	-3.1%
Nov 1991	47.86%	+11.3%
Aug 1991	43.00%	-26.0%
May 1991	58.09%	+47.8%
Feb 1991	39.30%	-11.7%
Nov 1990	44.50%	+9.8%
Aug 1990	40.54%	-31.2%
May 1990	58.96%	+29.6%
Feb 1990	45.49%	-8.2%
Nov 1989	49.56%	+24.6%
Aug 1989	39.77%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of GIS?
As of today, GIS quarterly payout ratio is 79.15%
What is GIS quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
GIS quarterly payout ratio was up +188.03% on November 23, 2025
What is 1-year change in GIS quarterly payout ratio?
GIS quarterly payout ratio is up +87.87% year-over-year
How far is GIS quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
GIS quarterly payout ratio is currently -94.25% below its historical high of 1,375.93% set on February 26, 1995
How does GIS quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
GIS quarterly payout ratio is higher than 91.09% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is GIS next earnings release?
The next earnings release for GIS is on March 18, 2026
What is GIS next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for GIS has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Data Sources & References

GIS Official Website www.generalmills.com
Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40704/000162828025057598/0001628280-25-057598-index.htm
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40704/000119312525147079/0001193125-25-147079-index.htm
GIS Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/GIS
GIS Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/gis