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General Mills vs Freshpet: GIS and FRPT compared
General Mills is the larger company: $4.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $318M for Freshpet (Q3 2026). Freshpet is growing faster (+10% against -3% a year earlier). General Mills is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.4% against 11.1%.
Where the money goes: GIS and FRPT
General Mills (GIS) · Q1 FY27
General Mills, Q1 FY27: revenue $4.4B (-3% year over year), operating margin 14.4%, net earnings $398M, operating cash flow $298M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Freshpet (FRPT) · Q3 2026
Freshpet, Q3 2026: revenue $318M (+10% year over year), operating margin 11.1%, net earnings $29.7M, operating cash flow $60.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| General Mills (GIS) | Freshpet (FRPT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $4.4B | $318M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -3% | +10% |
| Gross margin | — | 44.5% |
| Operating margin | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| Net earnings | $398M | $29.7M |
| Net margin | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $298M | $60.8M |
| Free cash flow | $207M | $37.8M |
| Market value | $19.6B | $3.6B |
| P/E | — | 25.5× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $36.88 | $84.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
General Mills
- Snacks: $1.0B (24%)
- Cereal: $756M (17%)
- Pet: $651M (15%)
- Convenient meals: $647M (15%)
Questions
Which is bigger, General Mills or Freshpet?
General Mills is the larger company: $4.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $318M for Freshpet (Q3 2026).
Is General Mills or Freshpet growing faster?
Freshpet is growing faster (+10% against -3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, General Mills or Freshpet?
General Mills is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.4% against 11.1%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 23, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.