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 November 2026 at $34.32, up 0.09% for the month and −27.49% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GIS is −26.19%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −7.42% versus its 200-day moving average ($37.07), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GIS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −118.70%, with a relative strength index reading of 30.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 41% — 16 positive months versus 23 negative months.
General Mills ended November 2026 at $34.32, posting a monthly return of +0.09%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.27%.
The current quarter stands at +6.72% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −7.42% versus the 200-day moving average ($37.07).
Year-to-date, GIS is −26.19% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −36.82%. The stock is currently −30.79% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −57.86%.
| Period | GIS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +2.39% | −0.36% | +2.75% |
| 1 Week | −3.35% | +2.59% | −5.95% |
| 1 Month | +0.09% | −0.18% | +0.27% |
| 3 Months | −9.64% | −2.37% | −7.27% |
| 6 Months | +3.59% | +0.83% | +2.76% |
| YTD | −26.19% | +10.62% | −36.82% |
| 12 Months | −27.49% | +12.25% | −39.74% |
| 3 Years | −47.33% | +71.37% | −118.70% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2026 | +15.24% |
| #2 | Mar 2024 | +9.02% |
| #3 | Aug 2024 | +7.67% |
| #4 | Oct 2026 | +6.62% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | +6.13% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2026 | −21.94% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −17.71% |
| #3 | Jun 2024 | −7.99% |
| #4 | Oct 2024 | −7.89% |
| #5 | Oct 2025 | −7.56% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −2.68% |
| Q4 2025 | −7.77% |
| Q1 2026 | −19.96% |
| Q2 2026 | −6.50% |
| Q3 2026 | −7.59% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +6.72% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −22.31% |
| 2024 | −2.10% |
| 2025 | −27.08% |
| 2026 | −26.19% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $49.59 (2026-02-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $31.17 (2026-10-01) |
| Current Price | $34.32 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $37.07 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −7.42% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −57.86% (2026-10-01) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −30.79% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 30.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −118.70% |
| RS Peak | 100 (Nov 2023) |
| RS Trough | 27.6 (Oct 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GIS's return for this report period?
GIS returned +0.09% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has GIS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GIS: −26.19% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is GIS's 12-month return?
−27.49% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GIS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −7.42% versus 200DMA ($37.07).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−57.86% on 2026-10-01.