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Post Holdings (POST)
$90.91+0.75 (+0.83%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Post Holdings, Inc.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Post Holdings, Inc. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $90.91 with a market capitalization of $4.2B. Wall Street consensus targets $117.17 (6 analysts), implying a +28.9% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 22% below its 52-week high of $117.28, remaining 8.9% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +28.9% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.04B↓ | $2.17B↓ | $2.25B↑ | $1.98B↑ | $1.95B |
| Gross Profit | $617.60M↓ | $638.50M↑ | $602.10M↑ | $596.20M↑ | $545.80M |
| Operating Income | $211.90M↓ | $238.40M↑ | $198.20M↓ | $234.60M↑ | $182.20M |
| Net Income | $81.90M↓ | $96.80M↑ | $51.00M↓ | $108.80M↑ | $62.60M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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 ma...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$4.20B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
10.60%
Volume
Today's trading volume
708,139
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