Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s GIS Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 1.51 M shares of General Mills, Inc. (GIS) worth $70 M, representing 0.11% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in GIS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2019, adding 2.58 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2017, reducing 2.6 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s General Mills (GIS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly General Mills (GIS) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -25,877 | Reduce 1.69% | 1.51 M | $46.50 |
| Q3 2025 | +1.53 M | New Buy | 1.53 M | $50.42 |
| Q2 2025 | -117,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | -315,342 | Reduce 72.84% | 117,600 | $59.79 |
| Q4 2024 | +432,942 | New Buy | 432,942 | $63.77 |
| Q2 2024 | -20,663 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | -1.08 M | Reduce 98.12% | 20,663 | $69.98 |
| Q4 2023 | -2.4 M | Reduce 68.61% | 1.1 M | $65.14 |
| Q3 2023 | -65,510 | Reduce 1.84% | 3.5 M | $63.99 |
| Q2 2023 | +959,008 | Add 36.81% | 3.56 M | $0.08 |
| Q1 2023 | -434,781 | Reduce 14.30% | 2.61 M | $0.09 |
| Q4 2022 | -639,700 | Reduce 17.38% | 3.04 M | $0.08 |
| Q3 2022 | -895,700 | Reduce 19.58% | 3.68 M | $76.61 |
| Q2 2022 | +143,900 | Add 3.25% | 4.58 M | $75.45 |
| Q1 2022 | +131,500 | Add 3.06% | 4.43 M | $67.72 |
| Q4 2021 | +29,300 | Add 0.69% | 4.3 M | $67.38 |
| Q3 2021 | +556,600 | Add 14.99% | 4.27 M | $59.82 |
| Q2 2021 | +723,100 | Add 24.17% | 3.71 M | $60.93 |
| Q1 2021 | -2.53 M | Reduce 45.85% | 2.99 M | $61.32 |
| Q4 2020 | -995,180 | Reduce 15.27% | 5.52 M | $58.80 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.09 M | Add 20.14% | 6.52 M | $61.68 |
| Q2 2020 | +648,779 | Add 13.58% | 5.43 M | $61.65 |
| Q1 2020 | +101,077 | Add 2.16% | 4.78 M | $52.77 |
| Q4 2019 | -808,772 | Reduce 14.75% | 4.68 M | $53.56 |
| Q3 2019 | +171,100 | Add 3.22% | 5.48 M | $55.12 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.64 M | Add 44.64% | 5.31 M | $52.52 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.58 M | Add 236.32% | 3.67 M | $51.75 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.09 M | New Buy | 1.09 M | $38.94 |
| Q3 2018 | -353,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +67,400 | Add 23.54% | 353,700 | $44.26 |
| Q1 2018 | +286,300 | New Buy | 286,300 | $45.06 |
| Q4 2017 | -230,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | -2.6 M | Reduce 91.87% | 230,200 | $51.76 |
| Q2 2017 | +827,200 | Add 41.27% | 2.83 M | $55.40 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.19 M | Add 146.20% | 2 M | $59.01 |
| Q4 2016 | -1.03 M | Reduce 55.80% | 814,100 | $61.77 |
| Q3 2016 | +1.84 M | New Buy | 1.84 M | $63.88 |
| Q1 2016 | -11,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | -199,400 | Reduce 94.37% | 11,900 | $57.65 |
| Q3 2015 | +211,300 | New Buy | 211,300 | $56.13 |
| Q1 2015 | -402,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | -664,272 | Reduce 62.26% | 402,700 | $53.33 |
| Q3 2014 | +1.07 M | New Buy | 1.07 M | $50.45 |
| Q2 2014 | -144,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | -1.77 M | Reduce 92.46% | 144,000 | $51.82 |
| Q4 2013 | -1.31 M | Reduce 40.70% | 1.91 M | $49.91 |
| Q3 2013 | +1.67 M | Add 107.30% | 3.22 M | $47.92 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.55 M | Add 0.00% | 1.55 M | $48.53 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s General Mills Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased General Mills, Inc. (GIS) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,554,500 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held General Mills, Inc. (GIS) for 48 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to General Mills, Inc. (GIS) was in Q1 2019, adding 3,673,984 shares worth $190.13 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 1,505,323 shares of General Mills, Inc. (GIS), valued at approximately $70 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, General Mills, Inc. (GIS) represents approximately 0.11% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in General Mills, Inc. (GIS) was 6,518,668 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2020.