General Mills
Trading under the ticker GIS, General Mills is a food and beverage and consumer goods publicly traded company based in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Minnesota. It operates in the food and beverage and consumer goods sector. Its most recent annual filing reported revenue of about 18 billion dollars for fiscal 2026, per SEC 10-K filed 2026-07-01. These figures are factual reference only and are not investment advice. Key people associated with the company include Cadwallader C. Washburn (Founder). Reported headcount was 35000 as of 2011-01-01, per Wikidata. Facts on this page are drawn from public sources including SEC EDGAR, Wikidata, and the company's own disclosures, each linked below.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Golden Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1856 |
| Type | public |
| Ticker | GIS |
| Employees | 35000 (as of 2011-01-01, Wikidata P1128 (as of 2011-01-01))stale, 2yr+ old |
| Website | www.generalmills.com |
Financials
$18B revenue for fiscal 2026 ($18,424,600,000).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-07-01 |
| 2026 | $4.4B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-07-01 |
| 2025 | $4.9B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-07-01 |
| 2025 | $4.5B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-07-01 |
| 2025 | $19B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-07-01 |
Key people
- Cadwallader C. Washburn — Founder
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Frequently asked questions
Where is General Mills located?
General Mills is based in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
When was General Mills founded?
General Mills was founded in 1856.
Is General Mills publicly traded?
Yes. General Mills is a public company trading under the ticker GIS.
What industry is General Mills in?
General Mills operates in food and beverage and consumer goods.
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Sources
- Wikipedia (facts only; descriptions on this page are original)
- Wikidata Q629998 (CC0)
- SEC EDGAR filings (public domain), CIK 0000040704