10-Q Filing

GENERAL MILLS INC CIK: 40704 Q3 2020

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001193125-20-077160`
Period End Date	20200229
Filing Date	20200318
Fiscal Year	2020
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	d802885d10q_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 73 Income Statement 64 Cash Flow Statement 88 Stockholders Equity 87 Comprehensive Income 40

Balance Sheet 73 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$547.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$450.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$399.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$606.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, shares	`TreasuryStockShares`	152.70M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, shares	`TreasuryStockShares`	148.80M	shares	Point-in-time
Receivables	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$497.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$428.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings, and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings, and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$13.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$14.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$974.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$30.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$30.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$2.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$2.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$863.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$1.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$6.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$11.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$11.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$22.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$21.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityOtherFairValue`	$538.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityOtherFairValue`	$551.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, 754.6 shares issued, $0.10 par value	`CommonStockValue`	$75.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, 754.6 shares issued, $0.10 par value	`CommonStockValue`	$75.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$15.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$15.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 148.8 and 152.7	`TreasuryStockValue`	$6.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 148.8 and 152.7	`TreasuryStockValue`	$6.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$7.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$7.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$285.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$313.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$30.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$30.11B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 64 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.20B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$12.70B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.18B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$12.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$8.41B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.78B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$8.24B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.76B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$746.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$696.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.19B	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture loss	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture loss	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-35.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture loss	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture loss	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-35.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$12.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$59.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$5.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$267.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$651.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.80B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.12B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$650.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-30.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-63.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-21.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-90.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$130.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$347.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$397.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$109.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$541.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$571.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$1.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$1.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$118.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$340.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$313.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$95.80M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$11.80M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$10.80M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$57.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$52.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.21B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$457.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$463.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$28.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$446.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$454.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.56B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.75	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.97	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.56	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings per share - basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.74	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.54	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.96	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.74	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share - diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.74	USD	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 88 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.21B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$457.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$463.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$456.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$464.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$11.80M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$10.80M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$57.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
After-tax earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$52.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$46.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$37.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$66.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$65.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$52.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$21.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$21.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-23.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$4.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture loss	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture loss	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-35.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture loss	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture loss	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-35.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$227.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$20.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-36.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-91.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$4.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$367.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$269.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Investments In affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$-1.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Investments In affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$-40.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$900.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$10.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestiture	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestiture	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$200.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$49.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-4.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-304.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-407.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$429.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-282.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$867.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$1.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$109.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$140.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$2.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$700.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$895.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$883.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Investment in redeemable interest	`ProceedsFromRedeemableInterestInvestment`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Investment in redeemable interest	`ProceedsFromRedeemableInterestInvestment`	$55.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$70.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders	`DistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$33.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-20.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.69B	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents`	$-13.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents`	$-6.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$156.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$148.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$547.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$450.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$399.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$606.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$547.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$450.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$399.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$606.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$50.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$60.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-80.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-2.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-16.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-54.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$119.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$77.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$-25.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$-87.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-36.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-91.30M	USD	3 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 87 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Par Value Common Stock	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Par Value Common Stock	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Par Value Common Stock	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.49	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.49	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.49	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.49	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.49	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared per share	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.98	USD	1 Quarter
Beginning balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, equity attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityOtherFairValue`	$538.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, equity attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityOtherFairValue`	$551.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, common stock shares	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, common stock shares	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, treasury stock shares	`TreasuryStockShares`	152.70M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, treasury stock shares	`TreasuryStockShares`	148.80M	shares	Point-in-time
Total comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$547.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$323.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$508.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$593.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$420.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$457.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$294.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$298.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$595.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$295.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$297.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$294.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$200.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$2.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, value	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation plans, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueTreasuryStockReissued`	$13.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation plans, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueTreasuryStockReissued`	$42.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation plans, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueTreasuryStockReissued`	$17.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation plans, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueTreasuryStockReissued`	$115.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation plans, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueTreasuryStockReissued`	$15.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation plans, value	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueTreasuryStockReissued`	$129.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned compensation related to restricted stock unit awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures`	$-3.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned compensation related to restricted stock unit awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures`	$-65.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned compensation related to restricted stock unit awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures`	$-1.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned compensation related to restricted stock unit awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures`	$-1.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned compensation related to restricted stock unit awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures`	$-66.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned compensation related to restricted stock unit awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures`	$-4.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Earned compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$28.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Earned compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$15.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Earned compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$28.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Earned compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$18.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Earned compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$17.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Earned compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$20.90M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in redemption value of redeemable interest	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$9.10M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in redemption value of redeemable interest	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$270.90M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in redemption value of redeemable interest	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$5.10M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in redemption value of redeemable interest	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-32.30M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in redemption value of redeemable interest	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in redemption value of redeemable interest	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$2.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$21.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$11.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$19.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$2.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterestHolders`	$6.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Adoption of revenue recognition accounting requirements	`CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption`	$-33.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance, equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance, equity attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityOtherFairValue`	$538.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance, equity attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityOtherFairValue`	$551.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance, common stock shares	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance, common stock shares	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance, treasury stock shares	`TreasuryStockShares`	152.70M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance, treasury stock shares	`TreasuryStockShares`	148.80M	shares	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 40 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.21B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$457.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$463.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$48.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-20.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-28.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-7.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-6.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-15.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Securities	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Securities	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Securities	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Securities	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax`	$500.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax`	$-3.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIOnDerivativesNetOfTax`	$1.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$19.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$63.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$58.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$60.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$42.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$18.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterests`	$-4.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$1.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$518.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$459.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$-300.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$-3.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxPortionsAttributableToNoncontrollingAndRedeemableInterest`	$5.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$459.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$505.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.