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General Mills vs Post Holdings: GIS and POST compared
General Mills is the larger company: $4.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $1.9B for Post Holdings (Q3 FY26). Post Holdings is growing faster (-2% against -3% a year earlier). General Mills is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.4% against 9.7%.
Where the money goes: GIS and POST
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.
Post Holdings (POST) · Q3 FY26
Post Holdings, Q3 FY26: revenue $1.9B (-2% year over year), operating margin 9.7%, net earnings $63.6M, operating cash flow $213M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| General Mills (GIS) | Post Holdings (POST) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $4.4B | $1.9B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -3% | -2% |
| Gross margin | — | 29.1% |
| Operating margin | 14.4% | 9.7% |
| Net earnings | $398M | $63.6M |
| Net margin | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $298M | $213M |
| Free cash flow | $207M | $131M |
| Market value | $19.6B | $4.3B |
| P/E | — | 14.5× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $36.88 | $97.67 |
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 Post Holdings?
General Mills is the larger company: $4.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $1.9B for Post Holdings (Q3 FY26).
Is General Mills or Post Holdings growing faster?
Post Holdings is growing faster (-2% against -3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, General Mills or Post Holdings?
General Mills is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.4% against 9.7%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 23, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.