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StocksUpdated•Originally published 1 July 2026•Updated 1 July 2026•
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General Mills Posts $2B Q4 Loss on Non-Cash Charges

Key Facts

1General Mills reported fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter adjusted results in line with expectations, with net sales up 1% to $4.6 billion.
2The company targets $3 billion in cumulative cost savings by fiscal 2030 through its Holistic Margin Management program and global transformation initiative.
3General Mills declared a quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share.

In a surprising development, General Mills reported a net loss of $2 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, driven by non-cash charges, according to published results. Despite the large loss, net sales rose 1% year-over-year to $4.6 billion, in line with expectations. The company maintained its quarterly dividend at $0.61 per share.

The company is focusing on its Holistic Margin Management program and global transformation initiative to achieve $3 billion in cumulative cost savings by fiscal 2030. These efforts come amid an inflationary environment impacting raw materials and logistics, pressuring food companies to restructure. General Mills previously noted that non-cash charges do not affect operating cash flow.

General Mills (GIS) shares closed at $34.80 on June 30, 2026, after trading between $34.80 and $36.15. Investors will watch the company's ability to execute cost-cutting programs and sustain sales growth, as well as management's clarity on the nature of the non-cash charges during the upcoming earnings call.