Is General Mills, Inc. (GIS) Destined for Greatness?

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General Mills has a long history of providing shareholders with steady profits and strong dividends. The company has paid uninterrupted dividends for 114 years in a row and provides a solid 3% yield to the new investors at recent prices. Over the past five years, General Mills dividends grew at 11% compound rate, while total return to shareholders from stock price appreciation and dividends has compounded at 14% per year. It might not have a perfect score, but General Mills certainly has a long-term appeal for patient investors.

Putting the pieces together

Today, General Mills has some of the qualities that make up a great stock, but no stock is truly perfect. Digging deeper can help you uncover the answers you need to make a great buy — or to stay away from a stock that’s going nowhere.

The article Is General Mills Destined for Greatness? originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Alex Planes.

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