General Mills Inc (GIS)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

		May 31, 2025	May 31, 2024	May 26, 2024	May 31, 2023	May 28, 2023
Inventory turnover		6.68	6.81	-2.58	6.24	-2.11
DOH	days	54.66	53.60	—	58.51	—

May 31, 2025 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 6.68
= 54.66

The analysis of General Mills Inc.'s days of inventory on hand (DOH) indicates fluctuations over the specified periods. As of May 31, 2023, the DOH was reported at 58.51 days, reflecting the average number of days it took to sell the inventory during that period. By May 31, 2024, the DOH had decreased to 53.60 days, signifying an improvement in inventory turnover and indicating that the company was able to sell its inventory more quickly compared to the previous year. Looking ahead to May 31, 2025, the DOH slightly increased to 54.66 days, suggesting a marginal slowdown in inventory turnover relative to the previous year but still remaining below the May 2023 level.

Overall, these figures demonstrate a trend toward more efficient inventory management over the period from 2023 to 2024, with a minor increase in the subsequent year. The improvements in inventory turnover may be attributable to operational efficiencies, adjustments in supply chain strategies, or changes in product demand, but the slight uptick in 2025 indicates the need for ongoing monitoring to sustain optimal inventory levels.