POSTConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Post Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $102 — +25.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 60 of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Post Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (90): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Momentum (21): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on POST, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $106 → $95 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $128 → $121 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $116 → $99 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $98 → $86 |
| 23 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $131 → $128 |
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $119 → $106 |
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $119 → $116 |
| 20 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $110 → $98 |
| 8 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 20 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | BTIG | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 1 Dec 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. POST appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 9 Sept 2026, Post Holdings, Inc. returned −23.4% against +18.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Cheaper than 84% of US stocks
Cheaper than 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 12% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Post Holdings, Inc. has a market value of $3.7B and an enterprise value of $10.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $8.4B. The latest quarter shrank 1.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $293.7M, a 3.5% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.44.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $553.1M.
Post Holdings, Inc. spent $1.2B on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 15.0×; forward P/E: 11.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Post Holdings, Inc. employs 13,180 people — $638K of revenue per employee.
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Post Holdings' cereal business continues to face pressure, though its premium brands and assortment changes are helping the company close the gap with the broader category.
Why it matters — POST watchers would care because the company's premium brand strategy is helping mitigate ongoing cereal category headwinds.
Post Holdings beat Q3 earnings estimates as its Foodservice segment strengthened. However, fiscal 2027 EBITDA is expected to remain generally flat.
Why it matters — A POST watcher would care because the earnings beat signals near-term strength in Foodservice, while the flat fiscal 2027 EBITDA outlook points to limited growth expectations ahead.
Post Holdings' stock fell 11.8% over the past month, attributed to weak retail volumes and rising costs. Foodservice growth and valuation levels offer some support, according to the Zacks Investment Research report.
Why it matters — The decline highlights headwinds in Post's retail segment and cost pressures, while its foodservice business and valuation may provide a counterbalance for investors monitoring the company.
A Zacks Investment Research analysis examines whether to buy, hold, or wait on Post Holdings (POST) stock, noting its low valuation and Foodservice segment growth offer support while weak retail volumes, inflation, and financing costs temper the investment case.
Why it matters — POST watchers would care because the piece highlights both the supportive factors (valuation and Foodservice growth) and the headwinds (retail volumes, inflation, financing costs) shaping the stock's outlook.
Post's third-quarter fiscal 2026 results came in slightly ahead of its expectations, aided by stronger-than-anticipated food service performance. Management maintained the midpoint of its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook and narrowed its guidance range.
Why it matters — A POST watcher would note that the company beat expectations and tightened its full-year guidance, signalling steadier performance and outlook discipline.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Post Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $102, with estimates ranging from $86 to $125. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Post Holdings, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Post Holdings, Inc. 60 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Sept 2026, Post Holdings, Inc. ranks 60 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +25.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Post Holdings, Inc. 60 out of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Post Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for POST are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $86 to $125 over the next 12 months.
Post Holdings, Inc. returned -23.4% over the 12 months to 9 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Post Holdings, Inc. Common Stock represents ownership in Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer packaged goods holding company based in St.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 8 Sept 2026): "Post Holdings' Premium Cereal Gains Share Amid Category Pressure". Post Holdings' cereal business continues to face pressure, though its premium brands and assortment changes are helping the company close the gap with the broader category.
Post Holdings, Inc. Common Stock represents ownership in Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer packaged goods holding company based in St. Louis, Missouri. Post Holdings focuses on branded food and beverage products sold through grocery, club, drug, mass merchandise, foodservice, and e-commerce channels. Its current business is organized across four segments: Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Foodservice, and Refrigerated Retail. The company’s portfolio includes ready-to-eat cereals, granola, pet food, nut butters, egg products, potato products, cheese, sausage, and other refrigerated and shelf-stable foods. Post Holdings serves household and commercial customers in the United States and internationally, making it a significant participant in the packaged foods market and a diversified supplier across everyday food categories.
CEO Mr. Robert V. Vitale · 13,180 employees · United States · https://www.postholdings.com
