Post Holdings Inc. (POST)
NYSE: POSTConsumer StaplesPackaged FoodsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
POST stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $3.19B
- P/E (TTM)
- 13.19
- Forward P/E
- 10.08
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.50
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- 71.45 – 117.28
- Day range
- 71.57 – 73.43
- Volume / Avg
- 777.76K / 948.42K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 43.96M
52-week range
POST stock today
Shares of Post (POST) finished lower on Oct 7 at $72.54, a drop of 1.06% or $0.78 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, POST sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $71.45 to $117.28: 38.1% below the high, set on Feb 6, 2026 and 1.5% above the low. POST is down 26.8% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 32.6%.
At 13.2x trailing earnings, Post trades above the peer-group median of 10.7x. Its forward P/E of 10.1x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Post
Company profilePost 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Mr. Robert V. Vitale
- Headquarters
- Saint Louis, MO
- Employees
- 13,180
- IPO year
- 2012
- Website
- postholdings.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2024, Post generated $8.16 billion in revenue, up 3.0% from fiscal 2024, its 5th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $335.7 million (-8.5% year over year), for a net margin of 4.1% versus a median of 4.3% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 28.7% (down from 29.1%) and operating margin 9.8%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2024 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.16B | $7.92B | $6.99B | $5.85B | $4.98B |
| Growth | +2.97% | +13.33% | +19.48% | +17.48% | +5.72% |
| Net income | $335.70M | $366.70M | $301.30M | $756.60M | $166.70M |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.51 | $5.64 | $4.82 | $12.09 | $2.38 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (7 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$104.00+43.37%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 3
- Hold 2
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Last reported (Q3 2026)
- Aug 6, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.29 vs —
Post peers
Consumer Staples sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRPTFreshpet Inc. | 63.25 | +0.76% | $3.04B | vs POST |
| MZTIThe Marzetti Company | 100.43 | +0.23% | $2.74B | vs POST |
| UTZUtz Brands Inc Class A | 14.29 | +0.14% | $2.06B | vs POST |
| NOMDNomad Foods Limited | 11.00 | +0.27% | $1.54B | vs POST |
| FLOFlowers Foods Inc. | 5.84 | +1.74% | $1.24B | vs POST |
| SENEBSeneca Foods Corp. Class B | 175.58 | -2.58% | $1.19B | vs POST |
| SENEASeneca Foods Corp. Class A | 171.61 | +0.11% | $1.16B | vs POST |
| BRBRBellRing Brands Inc. | 7.77 | +1.04% | $903.48M | vs POST |
Indexes, lists and sector
Largest Consumer Staples stocks
Post stock FAQ
What is Post's stock price today?
POST last traded at $72.54 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.06% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Post pay a dividend?
No. Post does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
What is POST's P/E ratio?
POST trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 13.19 and a forward P/E of 10.08, compared with a median of 10.7 for its closest peers.
Who is Post's CEO?
Mr. Robert V. Vitale is the chief executive officer of Post Holdings Inc., which has about 13,180 employees.
Has POST ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent POST stock split was a 1528-for-1000 split on Mar 11, 2022.
What is the POST 52-week high?
The 52-week high for POST is $117.28 and the 52-week low is $71.45. The stock is currently 38.1% below its high.