GIS Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income General Mills, Inc. (GIS) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with GIS's current 6.49% yield and 3.5% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 6.49%
Annual Dividend: $2.44 per share
Share Price: $37.57
Payout Ratio: -1501.5%
GIS DRIP Calculator
Model GIS dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 3.5% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in GIS 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in GIS on 2016-06-30 would be worth $771.87 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of -22.8%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $832.87 (-16.7% return). Reinvesting dividends added $-61 in extra value.
Starting share price: $71.32 — Current share price: $37.57
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GIS's current dividend yield?
- GIS (General Mills, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 6.49%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $649 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much GIS do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from GIS at its current yield of 6.49%, you would need approximately $184,900 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does GIS pay monthly dividends?
- No, GIS pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is GIS's dividend safe?
- GIS's payout ratio is -1501.5%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is GIS's dividend growth rate?
- GIS's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 3.5% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in GIS 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in GIS on 2016-06-30 would be worth approximately $771.87 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a -22.8% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $832.87 — meaning DRIP added $-61 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the GIS dividend page.