Post Holdings Inc (POST)

Currency in USD
76.23
-2.46(-3.13%)
Closed·
76.54+0.31(+0.41%)
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Trading near 52-week Low
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Fair Value
Day's Range
75.6978.75
52 wk Range
75.69117.28
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
76.23
Open
77.89
Day's Range
75.69-78.75
52 wk Range
75.69-117.28
Volume
1.72M
Average Volume (3m)
929.51K
1-Year Change
-28.657%
Book Value / Share
67.91
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
105.17
Upside
+37.96%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
5 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

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 105.17
(+37.96% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Buy95.00+24.62%106.00MaintainAug 11, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy99.00+29.87%116.00MaintainAug 10, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold86.00+12.82%98.00MaintainAug 10, 2026
Stifel
Buy125.00+63.98%130.00MaintainAug 07, 2026
Jefferies
Buy117.00+53.48%125.00MaintainJul 27, 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 Q3/2026

  • Post Holdings Q3 2026 EPS of $1.78 beat estimates by 3.5%, but revenue of $1.94B missed forecasts by 4.4%; shares fell 10% to near 52-week lows.
  • Fiscal 2027 adjusted EBITDA guidance calls for flat growth at ~$1.48B, disappointing investors amid food service normalization and retail pressures.
  • Food service segment normalizing to $500M annual run rate after supply disruption; refrigerated retail weakened due to Easter timing and freight costs.
  • Company repurchased 4% of shares in Q3 but shifting capital allocation toward debt reduction due to higher refinancing costs from rising interest rates.
  • Pet food business stabilized at 30% market share; management sees cost optimization opportunities ahead while cereal volumes remain under category pressure.
Last Updated: 08/07/2026, 09:52 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.78 / 1.72
Revenue / Forecast
1.94B / 2.03B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

POST Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
11.4x18.0x11.7x
PEG Ratio
−1.460.460.03
Price/Book
1.1x2.5x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.4x1.6x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
33.8%12.5%22.9%
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
22.11M48.79%1.69B
Other Institutional Investors
27.67M51.21%2.11B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
49.78M100.00%3.79B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.78%3,979,802303,380
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP6.78%3,071,875234,169

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FAQ

What Is the Post (POST) Stock Price Today?

The Post stock price today is 76.23 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 3.35B USD.

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

The Post EPS (TTM) is 5.42.

When Is the Next Post Earnings Date?

Post will release its next earnings report on Nov 12, 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 Aug 11, 2026, Post (POST) is trading at a price of 76.23 USD, with a previous close of 76.23 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 75.69 USD to 78.75 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 75.69 USD to 117.28 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Post is 105.17 USD, with a high estimate of 125 USD and a low estimate of 86 USD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +37.96% Upside potential.

What Is the POST Premarket Price?

POST's last pre-market stock price is 76.54 USD. The pre-market share volume is 75.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.31, or 0.41%.

What Is the POST After Hours Price?

POST's last after hours stock price is 76.68 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.45, or 0.59%.
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