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Market Cap$3.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2012)+342%
5 Year+6%
1 Year-28%
1 Month-9%
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$82.56
+2.56%
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After hours$82.36-$0.20 (-0.24%)
Post last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 82.382026-08-24
Post stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+3.82%USD 79.352026-08-17
1 month-9.38%USD 90.912026-07-24
3 month-14.07%USD 95.872026-05-26
Year to date-16.83%USD 99.052025-12-31
1 year-27.76%USD 114.042025-08-22
3 year-8.82%USD 90.352023-08-25
5 year+5.75%USD 77.902021-08-25
Since inception+342.07%USD 18.212012-01-27

Post Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$3.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$8.41B

Net Income (TTM)

$293.00M

EPS (TTM)

$5.45

P/E Ratio

14.78

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.34 (Low)

Price

$82.56

Volume

776,999.604

Open

$81.00

Previous Close

$82.38

Daily Range

$80.70 - $83.46

52-Week Range

$75.40 - $117.28

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 19, 2026

POST News

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Post Holdings Insider Sells $160,000 Worth of Stock in Line With Past Transactions

Sara AppinoDec 31, 2025
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Post (POST) Q3 EPS Jumps 32%

Motley Fool Markets TeamAug 8, 2025
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Post Makes Some of My Favorite Breakfast Cereals Including Fruity Pebbles, Honeycomb, and Oreo O's. But 33% of the Business Revolves Around 1 Segment That Has Nothing to Do With Cereal.

Jon QuastJan 29, 2024
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Is This the New SPAC Trend of the Future?

Rich DupreyFeb 18, 2021
Eggs on a Table

Why Post Holdings Inc's Shares Popped 11.9% in June

Travis HoiumJul 9, 2018
Food in a Grocery Bag

Post Holdings Inc. Posts Jump in Profit in Fiscal Second Quarter

Travis HoiumMay 4, 2018
Cereal In a Bowl

Post Holdings' Earnings Jump on Tax Benefit

Travis HoiumFeb 2, 2018
Cereal with Milk on a Table

Acquisitions Drive Growth at Post Holdings Inc

Travis HoiumNov 17, 2017
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About Post

Post Holdings, Inc. makes breakfast cereals and other food. It helps grocery stores and restaurants keep their kitchens full. The company also produces protein shakes and pet food.

What Post Puts on Plates

  • Post Consumer Brands: Ready-to-eat cereal, granola, pet food, and nut butters; generated $3,122.9 million in net sales during the nine months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Foodservice: Egg and potato products for restaurants and food manufacturers; generated $1,949.4 million in net sales during the nine months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Refrigerated Retail: Side dishes, eggs, and sausage products sold in grocery stores; generated $686.4 million in net sales during the nine months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Weetabix: United Kingdom-based cereal and protein-based shakes; generated $411.1 million in net sales during the nine months ended June 30, 2026.

Buying and Selling for Growth

  • Completed the acquisition of 8th Avenue on July 1, 2025, to expand nut butter and granola offerings.
  • Acquired Potato Products of Idaho on March 3, 2025, to grow its potato-based food portfolio.
  • Sold the Crystal Farms Dairy Company on May 1, 2026, which focused on cheese and dairy items.
  • Divested the 8th Avenue pasta business on Dec. 1, 2025, to sharpen the company focus.

A Versatile Holding Company Structure

Post uses a holding company model to manage brands across retail and foodservice channels. This structure allows the company to buy or sell businesses to focus on high-demand categories.

The Recent Financial Record

  • Net sales were $6.2 billion during the nine months ended June 30, 2026, up 4% year over year.
  • Operating profit reached $639.6 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2026, up 1% year over year.
  • Net earnings were $242.1 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2026, down 15% year over year.
  • Cash provided by operating activities was $691.3 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2026.

Bottom Line

Post has shifted from a cereal business to a broad food holding company through acquisitions. Its diverse portfolio serves both grocery stores and professional restaurant kitchens.

AI Generated • Aug 7, 2026

Industry

Food Products

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

13,180

CEO

Robert V. Vitale, MBA

Website

www.postholdings.com

Headquarters

Saint Louis, MO 63144, US

POST Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

26.89%

Operating Margin

10.15%

Net Income Margin

3.48%

Return on Equity

8.69%

Return on Capital

7.44%

Return on Assets

2.28%

Earnings Yield

6.77%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$3.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

43.96M

Volume

777.00K

Avg. Volume

931.94K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$2.26B

Operating Income

$853.50M

EBITDA

$1.67B

Operating Cash Flow

$992.60M

Capital Expenditure

-$439.50M

Free Cash Flow

$553.10M

Cash & ST Invst.

$265.60M

Total Debt

$7.63B

Post Performance Analysis

Post annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-09-30USD 5,851,200,00017.5%
20232023-09-30USD 6,991,000,00019.5%
20242024-09-30USD 7,922,700,00013.3%
20252025-09-30USD 8,158,100,0003.0%
Post sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-09-3013.2%
Q12025-12-31-3.2%
Q22026-03-31-6.1%
Q32026-06-30-4.6%
Post annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-09-30USD 12.09373.6%
20232023-09-30USD 4.82-60.1%
20242024-09-30USD 5.6417.0%
20252025-09-30USD 5.51-2.4%
Post sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-09-30-50.8%
Q12025-12-3194.3%
Q22026-03-31-8.8%
Q32026-06-30-17.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.95B

-1.8%

Gross Profit

$566.30M

+3.3%

Gross Margin

29.07%

N/A

Market Cap

$3.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$268.48K

N/A

Employees

13,180

N/A

Net Income

$63.40M

-41.7%

EBITDA

$619.00M

+70.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$265.60M

-74.9%

Total Debt

$7.63B

+3.9%

Accounts Receivable

$699.30M

+0.7%

Inventory

$929.70M

+20.4%

Long Term Debt

$7.63B

+3.9%

Short Term Debt

$1.30M

+8.3%

Return on Assets

2.28%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

7.25%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$131.20M

+38.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$213.30M

-5.6%

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Questions About POST

What is the current price of Post?

Post is trading at $82.38 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Post?

Over the past 52 weeks, Post has traded between $75.40 and $117.28.

How much debt does Post have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Post reported total debt of $7.63B.

How much cash does Post have on hand?

Post reported $272.50M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Post’s dividend yield?

Post does not currently have a dividend yield.

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