UBS Initiates Sell Rating on General Mills (GIS) Citing Weak Growth Prospects

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Key Insights:

  • UBS assigns a Sell rating to General Mills (GIS, Financial), citing anticipated challenges in maintaining growth.
  • Analysts project the stock's one-year price target at $62.64, offering a potential upside of 9.89%.
  • GuruFocus estimates a 25.72% upside based on its GF Value, highlighting a disparity in valuation perspectives.

UBS Initiates Coverage: Sell Rating

UBS has initiated coverage on General Mills (GIS) with a This major valuation sets the price target at $54, reflecting potential hurdles in achieving strategic growth objectives. The investment bank anticipates a potential 0.2% decline in organic growth for FY26, attributing this to market share erosion and challenges arising from reinvestment and divestiture strategies.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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Analyzing the one-year price targets from 19 analysts, General Mills Inc (GIS, Financial) has an average target price of $62.64. Within this spectrum, the high estimate reaches $72.11, while the low stands at $53.00. This range suggests a potential upside of 9.89% from the current trading price of $57.00. For a more comprehensive analysis, visit the General Mills Inc (GIS) Forecast page.

Consensus Recommendation and GF Value

The collective insight of 22 brokerage firms positions General Mills Inc's (GIS, Financial) average recommendation at 2.8, translating to a "Hold" status on a scale where 1 means Strong Buy, and 5 indicates Sell.

Leveraging GuruFocus' GF Value metrics, the estimated fair value for General Mills Inc (GIS, Financial) within a year is projected at $71.66. This projection suggests a significant upside of 25.72% from the current price of $57.0001. The GF Value is derived from the historical trading multiples, past growth, and future business performance estimates. For further detailed data, explore the General Mills Inc (GIS) Summary page.

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