General Mills (GIS) Tops Q3 EPS by 3c

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) reported Q3 EPS of $0.70, $0.03 better than the analyst estimate of $0.67. Revenue for the quarter came in at $4.35 billion versus the consensus estimate of $4.35 billion.

General Mills Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ken Powell said, "Our third-quarter results reflect strengthened operating performance. Our U.S. Retail segment posted net sales and profit growth including contributions from the Annie's business acquired in October 2014. Constant-currency net sales and profit growth accelerated for our International segment. And the Convenience Stores and Foodservice segment led our operating results, with sales up 6 percent and profit up 11 percent."

General Mills reaffirmed FY2015 guidance.

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