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Post Holdings, Inc.

POST

Post Holdings, Inc. • NYSE
$104.03 ▲ 1.18% (+1.21)
Market Cap $5.84 B
52w High $125.84
52w Low $96.34
Dividend Yield 0%
P/E 18.88
Volume 445.63K
Outstanding Shares 56.10M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $2.247B ▲ $349.7M ▲ $51M ▼ 2.27% ▼ $0.94 ▼ $320.9M ▼
Q3-2025 $1.984B ▲ $310.1M ▲ $108.8M ▲ 5.483% ▲ $1.95 ▲ $364M ▲
Q2-2025 $1.952B ▼ $306.6M ▼ $62.6M ▼ 3.207% ▼ $1.11 ▼ $295M ▼
Q1-2025 $1.975B ▼ $333.1M ▼ $113.3M ▲ 5.738% ▲ $1.94 ▲ $349.8M ▲
Q4-2024 $2.01B $340.1M $81.6M 4.059% $1.39 $301.7M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $176.7M ▼ $13.528B ▲ $9.765B ▲ $3.753B ▼
Q3-2025 $1.056B ▲ $13.37B ▲ $9.363B ▲ $3.996B ▲
Q2-2025 $617.6M ▼ $12.799B ▼ $8.958B ▲ $3.831B ▼
Q1-2025 $872.9M ▲ $12.82B ▼ $8.921B ▲ $3.887B ▼
Q4-2024 $787.4M $12.854B $8.753B $4.091B

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $51M ▼ $301.3M ▲ $-945.9M ▼ $-235.9M ▼ $-881.2M ▼ $151.6M ▲
Q3-2025 $108.8M ▲ $225.9M ▲ $-131.2M ▲ $340M ▲ $438.7M ▲ $94.9M ▲
Q2-2025 $62.6M ▼ $160.7M ▼ $-213.9M ▼ $-198.5M ▼ $-249.8M ▼ $70.2M ▼
Q1-2025 $113.3M ▲ $310.4M ▲ $-128.3M ▲ $-94.2M ▼ $84.2M ▼ $171.4M ▲
Q4-2024 $81.6M $235.4M $-139.2M $348.9M $447.1M $96.2M

Revenue by Products

Product Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025Q4-2025
Cereal and Granola
Cereal and Granola
 $650.00M ▲$660.00M ▲$650.00M ▼$690.00M ▲
Cheese and Dairy
Cheese and Dairy
 $40.00M ▲$40.00M ▲$40.00M ▲$40.00M ▲
Egg and Egg Products
Egg and Egg Products
 $560.00M ▲$550.00M ▼$650.00M ▲$660.00M ▲
Other
Other
 $10.00M ▲$20.00M ▲$10.00M ▼$140.00M ▲
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
 $30.00M ▲$20.00M ▼$20.00M ▲$110.00M ▲
Pet Food
Pet Food
 $410.00M ▲$430.00M ▲$360.00M ▼$360.00M ▲
Sausage
Sausage
 $50.00M ▲$40.00M ▼$40.00M ▲$40.00M ▲
Side Dishes
Side Dishes
 $210.00M ▲$170.00M ▼$180.00M ▲$180.00M ▲

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Post’s sales have climbed steadily over the past several years, showing that the company is finding ways to grow across its portfolio. Profitability at the operating level has also improved, with margins generally moving in the right direction as scale and cost control help. That said, bottom‑line net income has been bumpy, with one unusually strong year followed by more modest profit levels, suggesting one‑off items and deal activity play a role in reported earnings. Overall, the trend points to a larger, more profitable business than a few years ago, but with some volatility in final earnings figures.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet shows a sizable asset base that has inched higher over time, reflecting acquisitions and ongoing investment in the business. Debt is significant, which is common for a company that leans heavily on deals to grow, but shareholders’ equity has been building, indicating that value has been accumulating in the business. Cash levels dipped at one point and then recovered, which fits with active dealmaking and reinvestment. In short, Post carries meaningful leverage but appears to be gradually strengthening its capital base.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Cash generation from day‑to‑day operations has improved clearly over the period, which is a positive sign for the health and resilience of the core business. Free cash flow has remained consistently positive and has grown, even as the company has stepped up its spending on capital projects. This pattern suggests Post is both funding its own growth and still leaving room for debt service and capital allocation choices, such as acquisitions and buybacks. The overall cash story is one of increasing flexibility supported by stronger underlying cash earnings.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Post benefits from a broad and diversified portfolio that spans breakfast cereal, refrigerated foods, foodservice, private label, active nutrition, and now pet food. That spread across categories, channels, and brands gives the company multiple ways to reach consumers and reduces dependence on any single product line. Its established brands and wide distribution network help defend shelf space, while its presence in private label and foodservice adds more stable, contract‑driven business. On the flip side, it still faces intense competition in mature categories like cereal and must constantly manage shifting consumer tastes and retailer pressure on pricing.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation at Post is less about labs and patents and more about smart dealmaking, portfolio shaping, and ongoing product refreshes. The company has repeatedly used acquisitions to move into attractive areas such as pet food and to deepen its position in private label and foodservice. Internally, it focuses on improving efficiency, upgrading the supply chain, and making packaging and operations more sustainable. It is also tweaking recipes, formats, and offerings to better match demand for convenience and healthier options. Cost‑saving moves, including plant rationalizations, show a willingness to reshape the footprint when categories come under pressure.

Summary

Post looks like a scaled, acquisitive packaged‑foods group that has grown its revenue base and improved operating profitability over the past several years. The company uses leverage and deal activity as core tools, which supports growth but also adds complexity and balance‑sheet risk. Cash flows are a relative strength, providing room for ongoing investment and capital allocation flexibility. Competitively, Post’s moat comes from diversification across brands, categories, and channels rather than from any single blockbuster product. Future performance will likely hinge on disciplined execution of acquisitions, careful management of debt, and the ability to adapt its portfolio as consumer preferences and category dynamics continue to evolve.

NEWS

November 26, 2025 · 4:05 PM UTC

Post Holdings Announces New Share Repurchase Authorization of $500 Million

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November 20, 2025 · 5:00 PM UTC

Post Holdings Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025

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November 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM UTC

Palliser Capital Presents Value Proposition for Japan Post Holdings

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October 23, 2025 · 5:00 PM UTC

Post Holdings Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Conference Call

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