General Mills Trading Volume Surges to $681 Million, Ranks 125th Despite Stock Decline

On June 25, 2025, General Mills (GIS) experienced a significant trading volume of $681 million, marking an 85.1% increase from the previous day. This surge placed the company at the 125th position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, the stock price of General Mills declined by 5.11%, marking the second consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 5.22% over the past two days.

General Mills reported net sales of $4.6 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, reflecting a 3% year-over-year decrease. This decline in sales, coupled with the company's projection of a greater-than-anticipated drop in profits for the new fiscal year, contributed to the stock's decline.

The company's fourth-quarter sales of $4.56 billion fell slightly short of the consensus estimate of $4.58 billion. Despite this, the adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.74 exceeded analysts' expectations of $0.71. The company saw a 12% increase in North American pet food sales and an 11% rise in international sales. However, North American retail sales fell by 10%, and the food service segment saw a 2% decline.

For fiscal year 2026, General Mills expects adjusted EPS to decrease by 10% to 15% from fiscal year 2025's $4.21, which is below the forecast of $3.90. Organic net sales are projected to range from a 1% decline to a 1% increase, while analysts had predicted a 0.1% growth. CEO Jeff Harmening emphasized that the company's primary goal for 2026 is to restore volume-driven organic sales growth.