Post Holdings (POST) Stock Overview
Operates as a consumer packaged goods holding company in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$80.95 |
| 52 Week High | US$117.28 |
| 52 Week Low | US$75.40 |
| Beta | 0.32 |
| 1 Month Change | -6.80% |
| 3 Month Change | -17.14% |
| 1 Year Change | -24.95% |
| 3 Year Change | -7.44% |
| 5 Year Change | -28.45% |
| Change since IPO | 203.18% |
Recent News & Updates
New Narrative • Aug 10
Foodservice And Pet Portfolio Shifts Will Shape Earnings Resilience Over The Next Decade
Catalysts About Post Holdings Post Holdings is a consumer packaged goods company with businesses across ready to eat cereal, pet food, refrigerated retail and Foodservice. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Narrative Update • Aug 10
POST: Cost Actions And Buybacks Will Drive Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target on Post Holdings by about $9 to reflect updated assumptions for slightly lower fair value, a higher discount rate, softer revenue growth and a modestly lower profit margin, while keeping future P/E expectations broadly similar. What’s in the News for Post Holdings Post Holdings reported Q3 fiscal 2026 net sales of $1.9b and operating profit of $189.3m, with adjusted EPS of $1.78, which was above Wall Street estimates.Narrative Update • Jul 23
POST: Cost Controls And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Post Holdings to $117.17 from $122.33, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, a modestly weaker revenue outlook, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Post Holdings Post Holdings is responding to inflation and cost pressures by using selective pricing actions, pursuing cost savings initiatives, and leaning on its private label portfolio to support profitability, according to recent coverage on how the company is handling input cost headwinds.Recent updates
New Narrative • Aug 10
Foodservice And Pet Portfolio Shifts Will Shape Earnings Resilience Over The Next Decade
Catalysts About Post Holdings Post Holdings is a consumer packaged goods company with businesses across ready to eat cereal, pet food, refrigerated retail and Foodservice. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Aug 10
POST: Cost Actions And Buybacks Will Drive Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target on Post Holdings by about $9 to reflect updated assumptions for slightly lower fair value, a higher discount rate, softer revenue growth and a modestly lower profit margin, while keeping future P/E expectations broadly similar. What’s in the News for Post Holdings Post Holdings reported Q3 fiscal 2026 net sales of $1.9b and operating profit of $189.3m, with adjusted EPS of $1.78, which was above Wall Street estimates.Narrative Update • Jul 23
POST: Cost Controls And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Post Holdings to $117.17 from $122.33, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, a modestly weaker revenue outlook, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Post Holdings Post Holdings is responding to inflation and cost pressures by using selective pricing actions, pursuing cost savings initiatives, and leaning on its private label portfolio to support profitability, according to recent coverage on how the company is handling input cost headwinds.Seeking Alpha • Jul 15
Post Holdings: A Re-Rating Story With Double-Digit Buybacks On Top
Summary Post Holdings remains a Strong Buy, driven by robust free cash flow, aggressive buybacks, and a resilient portfolio despite macro headwinds. POST’s H1 ’26 free cash flow rose to $270.3 million, with a projected FY26 FCF that could reach ~$698 million, for a P/FCF ratio near 5.6x. Management is prioritizing high-yield buybacks over debt repayment, recently authorizing an additional $600 million program after retiring ~15% of shares in H1. Valuation analysis implies a steep market discount, with intrinsic value estimated at $134.54 per share, well above current levels even when using conservative estimates. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 18
POST: Buybacks And Leadership Transition Will Support Share Price Upside
The analyst price target for Post Holdings has been revised slightly, with the unchanged fair value of $122.33 now supported by a marginally lower discount rate and a stable outlook for revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E that analysts view as broadly consistent with prior expectations. What’s in the News for Post Holdings Post Holdings, Inc.Narrative Update • Jun 03
POST: Buybacks And Leadership Transition Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have inched their average price target for Post Holdings slightly lower to about $122.33 from roughly $122.43, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue expectations, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Post Holdings has an authorized share repurchase program of up to US$600 million, with repurchased shares to be held as treasury shares, effective for a 2 year period.Narrative Update • May 02
POST: Share Repurchases And Updated Framework Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Post Holdings to $122.43 from $124.43, citing updates to discount rate assumptions, expectations for revenue growth, forecasts for profit margins, and the future P/E multiple used in their models. What's in the News Post Holdings, Inc.Narrative Update • Apr 17
POST: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts now estimate fair value for Post Holdings at about $124.43 per share, compared with the prior estimate of $130.13. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and a lower expected future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 22
POST: Share Repurchases And Stable Margins Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Post Holdings to $130.13. This reflects slight adjustments to discount rate and forward P/E assumptions while keeping fair value essentially unchanged.Narrative Update • Mar 06
POST: Share Repurchases And Stable Margins Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Post Holdings to $130.13, reflecting updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that are now slightly different from prior estimates. What's in the News Post Holdings, Inc.Narrative Update • Feb 20
POST: Share Repurchases And Higher Margins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Post Holdings from $124.38 to $130.13, citing updated assumptions related to discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Post Holdings announced a share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to $500 million of its shares over a 2 year period, with repurchased shares to be held as treasury stock (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 05
POST: Share Repurchases And Treasury Shares Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have inched their price target on Post Holdings lower to US$124.38 from US$124.63, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that modestly trim their valuation outlook. What's in the News Post Holdings has proposed amended and restated Articles of Incorporation for shareholder consideration at its annual meeting scheduled for January 29, 2026, which could affect governance and capital structure terms if approved (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 22
POST: Share Repurchases And New Buyback Authorization Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Post Holdings slightly to about $124.63 from roughly $123.22, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News Post Holdings plans to present amended and restated Articles of Incorporation for shareholder approval at its annual meeting on January 29, 2026.Narrative Update • Dec 25
POST: Share Repurchases Will Drive Future Upside Despite Goodwill Impairment Risk
Analysts modestly raised their price target on Post Holdings to align with an updated fair value estimate of 123.22 dollars per share. This reflects slightly higher discount rate and future earnings multiple assumptions that together support a marginally stronger long term outlook for the stock.Narrative Update • Dec 11
POST: Share Repurchases Will Drive Future Returns Despite Margin And Goodwill Headwinds
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Post Holdings to approximately $123.22, reflecting slightly improved profit margin expectations despite a marginal increase in the assumed discount rate and a small downward revision to future valuation multiples. What's in the News Board of Directors authorizes a new share repurchase plan on November 25, 2025, enabling Post Holdings to buy back up to $500 million of its stock over a two year period, with repurchased shares to be held as treasury stock (company announcement).Narrative Update • Nov 27
POST: Share Buyback Program Will Drive Long-Term Value Despite Margin Risks
Analysts have revised their price target for Post Holdings downward by approximately $4.22, citing slower revenue growth forecasts and a slightly lower profit margin outlook as key factors in the reassessment. What's in the News Post Holdings announced a new share repurchase program, permitting buybacks of up to $500 million in company shares over a two-year period.Analysis Article • Mar 27
Post Holdings (NYSE:POST) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Seeking Alpha • Mar 05
Post Holdings: Stable Free Cash Flow, Opportunistic M&A Still Attractive
Summary Post Holdings has shown slow organic growth, but maintains stable earnings through effective cost control and pricing, further boosted by a surge in egg prices. Post was speculated to be in talks with Lamb Weston over a potential merger, but speculation has since died down with Post instead acquiring Potato Products of Idaho. Post's stable cash flow and strong historical M&A track record are still attractive. I estimate a fair value of $146 for POST stock, suggesting 28% upside even without further M&A. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 20
Here's Why We Think Post Holdings (NYSE:POST) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Seeking Alpha • Dec 19
Post Holdings Stock: Pullback Is An Opportunity With A Lamb Weston Deal Unlikely
Summary Post Holdings has generated solid performance due to successful M&A integration, resulting in strong free cash flow, despite recent share pullbacks from Lamb Weston deal rumors. Recent results highlight normalized margins driven by price stabilization and improved product mix, partially offset by increased marketing spending. Post's strategy focuses on buybacks, bolt-on M&A, and debt reduction, aiming for 3-4% EBITDA growth through portfolio optimization. A potential Lamb Weston acquisition is unlikely, as it would significantly alter Post's strategy and increase leverage, making current share weakness a buying opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 09
Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 19x in the United States, you could be forgiven for...Analysis Article • Nov 04
Here's Why Post Holdings (NYSE:POST) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Seeking Alpha • Oct 03
Post Holdings: An Irresistible Treat For Your Portfolio
Summary Post Holdings has aggressively grown through acquisitions and higher pricing, boosting revenue from $4.98 billion in 2021 to $6.99 billion in 2022, with continued growth in 2024. Despite high leverage, Post Holdings trades at low multiples, presenting a compelling investment opportunity with significant upside potential compared to peers. Management's focus on debt reduction and steady EBITDA growth is expected to improve the company's financial health, enhancing shareholder value over time. Given its attractive valuation and strategic debt reduction plans, I rate Post Holdings a 'strong buy' for investors willing to accept higher risk. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 29
Is Now The Time To Put Post Holdings (NYSE:POST) On Your Watchlist?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
New Narrative • Aug 28
Calculated Acquisitions And Market Innovation Fuel Growth In Cereal And Pet Segments
Management's aggressive strategy on acquisitions and share purchases highlights confidence in boosting earnings through realized synergies and intrinsic value.Analysis Article • Aug 21
Post Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:POST) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 18x in the United States, you could be forgiven for...Seeking Alpha • Jul 21
Post Holdings: Expansion Into Pet Food Continues Great M&A Track Record
Summary Post Holdings has a great track record of strategic M&A where the company expands the acquired businesses accretively, while the organic performance is overall stable. The expansion into pet food marks Post Holdings' newest continuation of the story with two reasonably priced acquisitions. Earnings turbulence should be expected due to a recent Influenza outbreak, but the turbulence shouldn't disturb the long-term strategy and earnings. The stock is valued attractively considering the low overall risk level in the consumer staples sector. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 28
Is Post Holdings (NYSE:POST) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Seeking Alpha • May 06
Post Holdings: Acquisitions Are Adding Value
Summary Post Holdings recently reported strong fundamental performance and raised guidance for 2024, indicating a strong market position and continued growth. The company operates in four segments, including Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Foodservice, and Refrigerated Retail, offering a diverse range of food products. While competition in the consumer packaged goods industry remains fierce, Post Holdings' iconic brands and history make it a strong performer, with over $7 billion in annual sales. Shares are a hold with price target of $115. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| POST | US Food | US Market | |
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| 7D | 6.2% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | -24.9% | -2.5% | 20.1% |
Return vs Industry: POST underperformed the US Food industry which returned -2.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: POST underperformed the US Market which returned 20.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| POST volatility | |
|---|---|
| POST Average Weekly Movement | 5.8% |
| Food Industry Average Movement | 5.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: POST has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: POST's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | 13,180 | Rob Vitale | www.postholdings.com |
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.
Post Holdings, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| POST fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$3.56b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$293.10m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$8.41b |
12.1x
P/E Ratio0.4x
P/S RatioIs POST overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| POST income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$8.41b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$5.99b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.42b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.13b |
| Earnings | US$293.10m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 6.67 |
| Gross Margin | 28.82% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.48% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 246.0% |
How did POST perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/17 07:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Post Holdings, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Lazar | Barclays |
| Kenneth Zaslow | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Robert Dickerson | BTIG |