General Mills, Inc. (GIS) Stock Split History

General Mills, Inc. has split its stock 5 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on November 10, 1975 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of GIS owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 4 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on June 09, 2010 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased GIS stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that these actions only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on General Mills, Inc.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of General Mills, Inc.'s stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. General Mills, Inc. has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when GIS stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by General Mills, Inc.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.