General Mills Inc. reported robust quarterly earnings of $1.12 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01, which led to a nearly 6.4% surge in its stock. However, the company also issued a weaker-than-expected growth forecast for the full year, citing rising input costs and shifts in consumer spending. In a show of confidence, General Mills raised its quarterly dividend by 6%, highlighting its operational strength in the face of inflationary pressures.