Post Holdings, Inc.
POSTNYSEConsumer StaplesPackaged Foods
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $4.13B
- P/E (TTM)
- 14.10
- Forward P/E
- 19.64
- Dividend yield
- -
- 52-week range
- $71.45$117.28
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 812.71K
Post Holdings (POST) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $79.92 - $82.77 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $117.28 |
| 52-Week Low | $71.45 |
| Open | $81.80 |
| Volume (last close) | 661.17K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 812.71K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 8.41B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 293.00M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 553.10M |
| EPS (TTM) | $5.22 |
| Profit Margin | 3.48% |
| Operating Margin | 9.70% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.52% |
| Debt to Equity | 2.48 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Payout Ratio | 0.00% |
| Market Cap | 4.13B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 51.30M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.10 |
| Forward P/E | 19.64 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.49 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.34 |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.16 |
| 50-Day MA | $78.30 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $92.75 |
| 1-Year Change | −24.22% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Post Holdings at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Post Holdings (POST) has a market capitalization of $4.13B. The stock trades at 14.1× trailing earnings, 19.6× forward earnings and 0.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $293.00M on revenue of $8.41B (a 3.5% profit margin) and generated $553.10M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 6.2% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $265.60M in cash and securities against $7.63B of debt, a net debt position of $7.37B.
Post Holdings does not currently pay a dividend.
The share price is down 24.2% over the past year. At $80.56 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $71.45 to $117.28, below its 200-day moving average of $92.75.
Based on 7 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $98.67, 22.5% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Post Holdings
What is the current stock price for POST?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, POST stock trades at $80.56. The 52-week range is $71.45–$117.28, with a day range of $79.92–$82.77.
What is the P/E ratio for POST?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Post Holdings's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 14.1, meaning investors pay $14.1 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 19.6, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Post Holdings operates in the Consumer Staples sector.
Does POST pay dividends?
Post Holdings does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company retains its earnings to reinvest in the business. Check the Dividends tab for historical dividend information.
What do analysts recommend for POST?
Based on ratings from 7 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for POST is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $98.67, a 22.5% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $80.56.
What is the market cap of POST?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Post Holdings's market capitalization is $4.13B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Post Holdings operates in the Consumer Staples sector within the Packaged Foods industry.