Post (POST) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Post (NYSE:POST) is anticipated to issue its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, May 7th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.75 per share and revenue of $2.0705 billion for the quarter. Parties may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Post (NYSE:POST) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $2.13 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.66 by $0.47. Post had a return on equity of 12.37% and a net margin of 3.82%.The firm had revenue of $2.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.18 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.73 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Post to post $7 EPS for the current fiscal year and $8 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Post Stock Up 0.1%

Post stock traded up $0.16 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $103.87. The stock had a trading volume of 39,221 shares, compared to its average volume of 789,720. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.15, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a current ratio of 1.90. Post has a fifty-two week low of $94.13 and a fifty-two week high of $117.28. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $101.49 and its 200-day simple moving average is $102.28. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.97 billion, a PE ratio of 19.24 and a beta of 0.43.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages recently issued reports on POST. Barclays cut their target price on Post from $127.00 to $119.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Zacks Research raised Post from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Post from $120.00 to $110.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. BTIG Research began coverage on Post in a research report on Monday, April 13th. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Post from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Post presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $124.50.

Post News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Post this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent company fundamentals — Post reported a quarterly EPS beat and year?over?year revenue growth earlier this year, giving investors a fundamental reason to hold or buy into the name. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market strength — US indexes setting fresh highs can lift risk appetite for stocks across sectors, supporting POST alongside the rally. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Rising commodity costs — Corn and other ag commodity moves matter for cereal, pet food and other Post product costs; recent intraday corn gains increase the risk of margin pressure if trends continue. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical/energy risk — Middle East tensions and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz can lift fuel and freight costs, a headwind for packaged-food companies with significant distribution/logistics exposure. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Balance sheet leverage — Post’s higher debt-to-equity ratio amplifies sensitivity to margin squeezes from commodity or freight cost increases, which could pressure the stock if input inflation persists. Read More.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Gregory L. Curl sold 6,983 shares of Post stock in a transaction on Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $114.31, for a total transaction of $798,226.73. Following the sale, the director directly owned 21,293 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,434,002.83. This trade represents a 24.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 14.05% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Post

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in Post during the third quarter worth $26,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its holdings in Post by 119.5% during the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 248 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 135 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new stake in Post during the second quarter worth $64,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Post in the fourth quarter valued at $59,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in shares of Post in the third quarter valued at $64,000. 94.85% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Post Company Profile

Post Holdings, Inc is a consumer packaged goods company that operates as a holding company for a diverse portfolio of food and beverage brands. The company’s principal activities include the production, marketing and distribution of ready-to-eat cereal, refrigerated and frozen foods, and nutritional beverages. Through its operating segments—Post Consumer Brands, Foodservice, Refrigerated Side Dishes & Bakery, and Active Nutrition—Post Holdings delivers a broad array of products to retail grocers, convenience stores, foodservice operators and e-commerce channels.

The Post Consumer Brands segment features a variety of hot and cold cereals under names such as Honey Bunches of Oats, Shredded Wheat and Pebbles.