10-Q Filing

GENERAL MILLS INC CIK: 40704 Q2 2026

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001628280-25-057598`
Period End Date	20251130
Filing Date	20251217
Fiscal Year	2026
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	gis-20251123_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 142 Income Statement 128 Cash Flow Statement 176 Stockholders Equity 106 Comprehensive Income 80

Balance Sheet 142 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$363.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$363.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$683.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$683.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$1.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`ReceivablesNetCurrent`	$1.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	212.20M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	212.20M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	221.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	221.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$464.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$464.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$443.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$443.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$740.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$740.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings, and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings, and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings, and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Land, buildings, and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$15.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$15.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$15.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$15.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$33.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$33.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$32.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$32.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$4.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$4.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$3.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent`	$1.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$677.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$677.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$16.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Notes payable	`ShortTermBorrowings`	$16.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$18.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$18.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities held for sale	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$7.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$12.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$12.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$12.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$12.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$23.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$23.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$23.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$23.22B	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
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`	$1.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$21.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$21.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$22.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$22.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 221.0 and 212.2	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$11.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 221.0 and 212.2	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$11.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 221.0 and 212.2	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$11.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 221.0 and 212.2	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$11.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$12.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$12.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$12.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$12.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$33.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$33.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$32.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$32.55B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 128 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$10.09B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$10.09B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.86B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.86B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$9.38B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$9.38B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$6.47B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$6.47B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$6.15B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of sales	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$6.15B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$852.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$852.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.71B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.71B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$842.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$842.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.69B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.69B	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$1.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$1.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$1.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$1.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$3.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$3.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$122.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$122.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$138.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$138.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.91B	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.91B	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$728.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$728.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.45B	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating profit	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.45B	USD	2 Qtrs
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-13.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-13.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-27.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-27.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-15.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-15.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-30.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Benefit plan non-service income	`NetPeriodicDefinedBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseExcludingServiceCostComponent`	$-30.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$124.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$124.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$248.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$248.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$125.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$125.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$258.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest, net	`InterestExpense`	$258.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$967.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$967.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$1.69B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$1.69B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$617.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$617.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.23B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes and after-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$2.23B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$194.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$194.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$352.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$352.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$143.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$143.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$554.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$554.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
After-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$30.00M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$30.00M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$49.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
After-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$49.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
After-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-59.60M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-59.60M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-52.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
After-tax (loss) earnings from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-52.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$802.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$802.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.39B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.39B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$414.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$414.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$795.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$795.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.38B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.38B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$413.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$413.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings per share basic (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.43	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share basic (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.43	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share basic (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.46	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings per share basic (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.46	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings per share basic (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.78	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share basic (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.78	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share basic (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.00	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings per share basic (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.00	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings per share diluted (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.42	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share diluted (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.42	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share diluted (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.45	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings per share diluted (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.45	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings per share diluted (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.78	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share diluted (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.78	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings per share diluted (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.00	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings per share diluted (usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.00	USD	2 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 176 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$802.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$802.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.39B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.39B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$414.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$414.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$269.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$269.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$276.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$276.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
After-tax loss (earnings) from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$30.00M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax loss (earnings) from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$30.00M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax loss (earnings) from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$49.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
After-tax loss (earnings) from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$49.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
After-tax loss (earnings) from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-59.60M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax loss (earnings) from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-59.60M	USD	1 Quarter
After-tax loss (earnings) from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-52.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
After-tax loss (earnings) from joint ventures	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-52.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$23.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$23.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$26.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$26.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$46.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$46.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$39.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$39.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-11.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-11.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$51.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$51.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$15.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$15.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$13.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$13.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-6.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-6.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-13.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$-13.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$1.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestitures gain	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$1.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$-900.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$-900.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$96.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Restructuring, transformation, impairment, and other exit costs (recoveries)	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$96.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of the acquisition and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-172.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of the acquisition and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-172.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of the acquisition and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-55.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of the acquisition and divestitures	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-55.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-39.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-39.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$79.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$79.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.77B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.77B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.22B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.22B	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$301.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$301.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$253.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$253.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$7.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	$7.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$1.80B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$1.80B	USD	2 Qtrs
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$6.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$6.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$6.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Investments in affiliates, net	`NetRepaymentsFromAdvancesToJointVentures`	$6.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$900.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$900.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment	`ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$4.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$4.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$20.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$20.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-305.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-305.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$1.54B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$1.54B	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$254.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$254.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-659.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-659.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$1.50B	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$1.50B	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$581.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$581.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$33.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$33.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$300.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$600.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$600.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$500.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of common stock for treasury	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$500.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$675.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$675.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$658.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$658.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$12.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$12.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$700.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$700.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-77.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-77.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-34.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-34.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$422.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$422.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.43B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-2.43B	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-16.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-16.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$1.87B	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$1.87B	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$319.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$319.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$418.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$418.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$363.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$363.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$683.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$683.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$418.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$418.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$363.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$363.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$683.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$683.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$109.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$109.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$93.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$93.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$169.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$169.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$143.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$143.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-83.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-83.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-22.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-22.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$266.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$266.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$-18.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableTrade`	$-18.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$101.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$101.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$287.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherCurrentLiabilities`	$287.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-172.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-172.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-55.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in current assets and liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$-55.10M	USD	2 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 106 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in usd per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.20	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in usd per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.20	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in usd per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.80	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in usd per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.80	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in usd per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.22	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in usd per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.22	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in usd per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.83	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in usd per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.83	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$2.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$2.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$4.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$4.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$4.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased, excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueExciseTax`	$4.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	754.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	212.20M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	212.20M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	221.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	221.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares purchased (in shares)	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	4.20M	shares	1 Quarter
Shares purchased (in shares)	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	4.20M	shares	1 Quarter
Shares purchased (in shares)	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	8.70M	shares	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased (in shares)	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	8.70M	shares	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased (in shares)	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	7.50M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares purchased (in shares)	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	7.50M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares purchased (in shares)	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	1.20M	shares	1 Quarter
Shares purchased (in shares)	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	1.20M	shares	1 Quarter
Shares purchased (in shares)	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	1.30M	shares	1 Quarter
Shares purchased (in shares)	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	1.30M	shares	1 Quarter
Shares purchased (in shares)	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	10.00M	shares	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased (in shares)	`TreasuryStockSharesAcquired`	10.00M	shares	2 Qtrs
Ending balance, treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	212.20M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance, treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	212.20M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance, treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	221.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance, treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	221.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Total equity, beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Shares purchased	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$303.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$303.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$605.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$605.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$50.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$50.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$504.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$504.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$795.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$795.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.38B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.38B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$413.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$413.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to General Mills	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased, including excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$303.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, including excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$303.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, including excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$605.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased, including excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$605.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased, including excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$50.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, including excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$50.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares purchased, including excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$504.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares purchased, including excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$504.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive (loss) income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$853.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (loss) income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$853.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (loss) income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.38B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive (loss) income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.38B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive (loss) income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$442.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (loss) income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$442.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (loss) income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive (loss) income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total equity, ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity, ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.33B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 80 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$802.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$802.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.39B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.39B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$414.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$414.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ProfitLoss`	$1.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$28.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$28.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-33.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-33.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$12.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$12.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-52.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-52.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net actuarial loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net actuarial loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net actuarial loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-7.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net actuarial loss	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-7.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$9.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$9.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$3.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$3.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$3.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$3.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$8.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$8.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$-1.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$-1.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$-1.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$-1.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$4.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$4.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$3.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Hedge derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$3.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$11.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$11.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$23.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$23.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$28.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of losses and prior service costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAmortizationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForNetPriorServiceCostCreditNetOfTax`	$28.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$51.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$51.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-4.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-4.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$27.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$27.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-27.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-27.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$853.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$853.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.38B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.38B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$442.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$442.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$800.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$800.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$848.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$848.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.37B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.37B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$441.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$441.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs

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