GIS monthly performance report
Explore GIS's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
GIS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- General Mills (GIS) closed September 2026 at $36.81, down 10.66% for the month and −25.73% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GIS is −20.84%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −7.37% versus its 200-day moving average ($39.74), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GIS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −114.17%, with a relative strength index reading of 32.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 35.9% — 14 positive months versus 25 negative months.
General Mills ended September 2026 at $36.81, posting a monthly return of −10.66%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.96%.
The current quarter stands at +5.78% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −7.37% versus the 200-day moving average ($39.74).
Year-to-date, GIS is −20.84% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −31.42%. The stock is currently −28.29% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −57.19%.
| Period | GIS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.63% | −0.44% | +1.07% |
| 1 Week | −0.75% | −1.10% | +0.34% |
| 1 Month | −10.66% | −1.69% | −8.96% |
| 3 Months | +6.66% | −0.10% | +6.77% |
| 6 Months | −9.47% | +13.21% | −22.68% |
| YTD | −20.84% | +10.58% | −31.42% |
| 12 Months | −25.73% | +14.25% | −39.98% |
| 3 Years | −44.10% | +70.07% | −114.17% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2026 | +15.24% |
| #2 | Mar 2024 | +9.02% |
| #3 | Aug 2024 | +7.67% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +6.13% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | +2.93% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −17.71% |
| #2 | Sep 2026 | −10.66% |
| #3 | Aug 2023 | −9.47% |
| #4 | Jun 2024 | −7.99% |
| #5 | Oct 2024 | −7.89% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −13.35% |
| Q3 2025 | −2.68% |
| Q4 2025 | −7.77% |
| Q1 2026 | −19.96% |
| Q2 2026 | −6.50% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +5.78% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −22.31% |
| 2024 | −2.10% |
| 2025 | −27.08% |
| 2026 | −20.84% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $51.33 (2025-09-24) |
| 52-Week Low | $31.75 (2026-06-04) |
| Current Price | $36.81 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $39.74 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −7.37% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −57.19% (2026-06-03) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −28.29% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 32.8 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −114.17% |
| RS Peak | 107 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 28.5 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GIS's return for this report period?
GIS returned −10.66% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has GIS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GIS: −20.84% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is GIS's 12-month return?
−25.73% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GIS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −7.37% versus 200DMA ($39.74).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−57.19% on 2026-06-03.