Post Holdings Inc (POST)

Currency in USD
88.79
-0.17(-0.19%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
88.0189.63
52 wk Range
86.85117.28
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
88.96
Open
88.71
Day's Range
88.01-89.63
52 wk Range
86.85-117.28
Volume
191.46K
Average Volume (3m)
811.03K
1-Year Change
-21.0456%
Book Value / Share
66.79
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
122.33
Upside
+37.78%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

Post Holdings Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 122.33
(+37.78% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Stifel
Buy130.00+46.28%130.00MaintainMay 11, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy119.00+33.90%133.00MaintainApr 20, 2026
Barclays
Buy119.00+33.90%127.00MaintainApr 15, 2026
BTIG
Hold---New CoverageApr 13, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold110.00+23.78%120.00MaintainApr 08, 2026

Post Holdings Inc SWOT Analysis


Resilient Performance
Post Holdings demonstrates financial strength with a "GOOD" health score, exceeding analyst expectations in recent quarters despite industry challenges
Strategic Acquisitions
Explore Post's value-creating move to acquire 8th Avenue, balancing potential synergies against short-term financial implications
Segment Dynamics
Delve into the contrasting performances of Post's Foodservice and Consumer Brands segments, revealing adaptability in a changing market landscape
Future Outlook
Analysts maintain an "Overweight" rating with price targets around $120-$125, reflecting confidence in Post's cash flow focus and growth potential
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Post Holdings Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Post Holdings Q2 FY2026 EPS of $1.94 beat estimates by 10.86%, though revenue of $2B missed forecasts by 3.85%; stock fell 5.52% after-hours.
  • Company maintained adjusted EBITDA guidance despite geopolitical headwinds; Food Service segment expected to sustain $125M quarterly EBITDA run rate.
  • Strong cash generation enabled 15% share repurchases year-to-date while maintaining leverage ratios and liquidity position with 1.9 current ratio.
  • Challenges persist in Pet Food segment with price elasticity issues for 9Lives brand and competitive pressures in Ready-to-Drink protein shake market.
  • CEO Vitale emphasized operational resilience amid Middle East geopolitical tensions impacting fuel costs and ongoing integration of recent acquisitions.
Last Updated: 2026-05-08, 09:46 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 07, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.94 / 1.75
Revenue / Forecast
2B / 2.08B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

POST Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
11.9x21.0x11.4x
PEG Ratio
2.45−1.860.03
Price/Book
1.3x2.3x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x1.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
37.1%18.8%27.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Post Holdings, Inc. operates as a consumer packaged goods holding company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Foodservice, and Refrigerated Retail segments. The Post Consumer Brands segment manufactures, markets, and sells branded and private label ready-to-eat (RTE) cereals under Honey Bunches of Oats, Pebbles, and Malt-O-Meal brands; hot cereal; peanut butter under the Peter Pan brand; and branded and private label pet food under Rachael Ray Nutrish, Nature’s Recipe, 9Lives, Kibbles ’n Bits and Gravy Train brands. The Weetabix segment manufactures, markets, and distributes branded and private label RTE cereal under Weetabix and Alpen brands; hot cereals and other cereal-based food products; private label cereals; and protein-based shakes under the UFIT brand, and nutritional snacks. The Foodservice segment produces and distributes egg products primarily under Papetti’s and Abbotsford Farms brands, as well as potato products in the foodservice and food ingredient channels. The segment also manufactures certain meat products. The Refrigerated Retail segment produces and distributes side dish, potato, sausage products under Bob Evans, Bob Evans Farms, and Simply Potatoes brands; eggs and egg products under Bob Evans Egg Whites and Egg Beaters brands; and cheese and other dairy products under Crystal Farms brand. It serves grocery stores, mass merchandise customers, supercenters, club stores, natural/specialty stores, dollar stores, discounters, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, foodservice distributors, and national restaurant chains, as well as sells its products in the military, ecommerce, and foodservice channels. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Employees
13180

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
24.15M53.29%2.15B
Other Institutional Investors
25.56M46.71%2.27B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
49.71M100.00%4.42B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.78%3,979,802354,043
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP6.78%3,071,875273,274

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FAQ

What Is the Post (POST) Stock Price Today?

The Post stock price today is 88.79 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Post Trade On?

Post is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Post?

The stock symbol for Post is "POST."

What Is the Post Market Cap?

As of today, Post market cap is 4.03B USD.

What Is Post's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Post EPS (TTM) is 5.93.

When Is the Next Post Earnings Date?

Post will release its next earnings report on Jul 30, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is POST a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Post Stock Split?

Post has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Post Have?

Post has 13180 employees.

What is the current trading status of Post (POST)?

As of Jun 18, 2026, Post (POST) is trading at a price of 88.79 USD, with a previous close of 88.96 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 88.01 USD to 89.63 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 86.85 USD to 117.28 USD.

What Is Post (POST) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Post is 122.33 USD, with a high estimate of 131 USD and a low estimate of 110 USD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +37.78% Upside potential.

What Is the POST Premarket Price?

POST's last pre-market stock price is 88.08 USD. The pre-market share volume is 150.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.88, or -0.99%.

What Is the POST After Hours Price?

POST's last after hours stock price is 88.15 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.81, or -0.91%.
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