POST.N Hits 52-Week Low Amid Earnings Decline
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 21 Nov 25
Source: Coinmarketcap
Shares of Post Holdings, Inc. (POST.N) hit a 52-week low today, reflecting ongoing investor concerns following the company's recent financial performance. The stock's decline comes after a reported fourth quarter profit of $51 million, down significantly from the previous year, alongside a decrease in net earnings for the fiscal year. Despite an 11.8% increase in revenue to $2.25 billion, the overall earnings fell short of expectations, leading to bearish sentiment in the market. Analysts are closely monitoring the company's strategic moves, including anticipated capital expenditures and a focus on the Foodservice segment, as they assess the stock's potential recovery.
Analyst Views on POST
Wall Street analysts forecast POST stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for POST is 121.71 USD with a low forecast of 108.00 USD and a high forecast of 130.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 97.790
Low
108.00
Averages
121.71
High
130.00
Current: 97.790
Low
108.00
Averages
121.71
High
130.00
About POST
Post Holdings, Inc. is a consumer-packaged goods holding company with businesses operating in the center-of-the-store, refrigerated, foodservice and food ingredient categories. Its businesses include Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Michael Foods, and Bob Evans Farms. Its segments include Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Foodservice, and Refrigerated Retail. Post Consumer Brands segment manufactures, markets and sells human and pet food products, primarily in the ready-to-eat (RTE) cereal, granola, hot cereal, nut butter and dog and cat food categories in North America. Weetabix segment markets and distributes branded and private label RTE cereal products. Weetabix is a manufacturer's breakfast cereals category, with its brands being Weetabix and Alpen. Foodservice segment produces and distributes egg and potato products through the foodservice and food ingredient channels. Refrigerated Retail segment produces and distributes side dishes, eggs and egg products, sausage, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
