GIS Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
-4.51%
Last Quarter
$0.64
Past Year
$4.63
Growth Past 5yrs
2.88%
Next Quarter
$0.73
Estimate Next Year
$5.03
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$63.00
86.56% Upside
Mean Price Target
$47.76
41.41% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$30.00
-11.16% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 18, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
GIS Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, GIS (NYSE: GIS) reported an actual EPS of $0.64 for the quarter ending on Mar 18, 2026, compared to an estimated $0.728, resulting in a -12.09% surprise. In the prior quarter (Dec 17, 2025), GIS recorded an actual EPS of $1.1 with a 6.80% surprise. See GIS's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
GIS has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Mar 18, 2026 showing a -12.09% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Dec 17, 2025 recorded a 6.80% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 0.64 | 0.728 | -12.09% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 1.1 | 1.03 | +6.80% |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 0.86 | 0.818 | +5.13% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.74 | 0.709 | +4.37% |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1 | 0.958 | +4.38% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 1.4 | 1.22 | +14.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GIS stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given GIS stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 49 analysts have given their ratings
to GIS out of which
5 analysts have given strong buy call,
7 analysts have given buy call,
24 analysts rate it hold,
10 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
3 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$47.76 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 41.41% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for GIS highest price target?
Analysts suggest GIS's stock price would rise to a high of $63.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for GIS over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the GIS stock price could move to $30.00.
What is the average target price for GIS?
GIS stock has an average analyst estimate of $47.76.
At its current price, how far is GIS from its average target price?
GIS shares are currently trading 41.41% above this price target.
What were GIS’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.64 versus consensus estimates of $0.73, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.00.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
GIS's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.73 and $5.03 for the whole year.
What has GIS's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected -4.51% EPS growth for GIS in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 2.88% in the past five years.