Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jan. 07, 2021 |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Registrant Name | General Mills, Inc. |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000040704 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 7, 2021 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-01185 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 41-0274440 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | Number One General Mills Boulevard |
Entity Address, City or Town | Minneapolis |
Entity Address, State or Province | MN |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 55426 |
City Area Code | (763) |
Local Phone Number | 764-7600 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Common Stock [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $.10 par value |
Trading Symbol | GIS |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
One Point Zero Zero Zero Percent Notes Due 2023 [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 1.000% Notes due 2023 |
Trading Symbol | GIS23A |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Zero Point Four Five Zero Percent Notes Due 2026 [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 0.450% Notes due 2026 |
Trading Symbol | GIS26 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
One Point Five Zero Zero Percent Notes Due 2027 [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 1.500% Notes due 2027 |
Trading Symbol | GIS27 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |