Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, General Mills, Inc. (GIS) manufactures and markets branded consumer foods. Valued at a market cap of $40.8 billion, the company’s principal product categories include ready-to-eat cereals, convenient meals, snacks, yogurt, super-premium ice creams, baking mixes and ingredients, and pet food products as well.
Companies worth more than $10 billion are generally labeled as “large-cap” stocks and General Mills fits this criterion perfectly. The company is renowned for its quality, innovation, and more than 100 beloved brands including Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, and Annie's.
