Post Holdings, Inc.

POSTNYSEConsumer StaplesPackaged Foods

$80.44- (-)1Y −24.22%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Market cap: $4.13B
P/E (TTM): 14.08
Forward P/E: 19.64
Dividend yield: -
52-week range: $71.45$117.28
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 791.11K

Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Post Holdings, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 7 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 7 unique analysts

(10 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$98.67

+22.66% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest POST Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 22, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Oct 16, 2026	Andrew Lazar	Barclays	Reiterates	Buy	$95.00 → $88.00 −7.00 (−7.4%)
Oct 15, 2026	Matthew Smith, CFA	Stifel Nicolaus	Maintains	Buy	$125.00 → $100.00 −25.00 (−20.0%)
Oct 5, 2026	Marc Torrente	Wells Fargo	Maintains	Hold	$86.00 → $79.00 −7.00 (−8.1%)
Sep 16, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Aug 11, 2026	Matthew Smith, CFA	Stifel Nicolaus	Maintains	Buy	$125.00
Aug 10, 2026	Andrew Lazar	Barclays	Maintains	Buy	$106.00 → $95.00 −11.00 (−10.4%)
Aug 10, 2026	Thomas Palmer	JP Morgan	Maintains	Buy	$116.00 → $99.00 −17.00 (−14.7%)
Aug 7, 2026	Scott Marks CFA	Jefferies	Reiterates	Buy	$117.00 → $105.00 −12.00 (−10.3%)
Aug 7, 2026	David Palmer	Evercore ISI Group	Maintains	Buy	$128.00 → $121.00 −7.00 (−5.5%)

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Oct 22

Andrew Lazar

Barclays

BuyReiterates

$95.00 → $88.00

Oct 16

Matthew Smith, CFA

Stifel Nicolaus

BuyMaintains

$125.00 → $100.00

Oct 15

Marc Torrente

Wells Fargo

HoldMaintains

$86.00 → $79.00

Oct 5

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Sep 16

Matthew Smith, CFA

Stifel Nicolaus

BuyMaintains

$125.00

Aug 11

Andrew Lazar

Barclays

BuyMaintains

$106.00 → $95.00

Aug 10

Thomas Palmer

JP Morgan

BuyMaintains

$116.00 → $99.00

Aug 10

Scott Marks CFA

Jefferies

BuyReiterates

$117.00 → $105.00

Aug 7

David Palmer

Evercore ISI Group

BuyMaintains

$128.00 → $121.00

Aug 7

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for POST?

The analyst consensus rating for POST is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 7 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for POST?

The average 12-month price target for POST is $98.67, representing an upside of 22.7% from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $80.44.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.