LSV Asset Management Makes New Investment in Post Holdings, Inc. $POST

LSV Asset Management bought a new stake in Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 18,150 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,951,000.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of POST. Rhumbline Advisers grew its holdings in shares of Post by 2.7% in the third quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 130,275 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,002,000 after purchasing an additional 3,402 shares during the period. Krilogy Financial LLC acquired a new position in Post in the 3rd quarter valued at about $836,000. Bryce Point Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Post in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $532,000. State of Michigan Retirement System increased its holdings in shares of Post by 4.6% during the 3rd quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System now owns 11,347 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,220,000 after buying an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Optimize Financial Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Post during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $593,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.85% of the company’s stock.

Post Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of NYSE:POST opened at $111.84 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.36 billion, a PE ratio of 20.67 and a beta of 0.44. Post Holdings, Inc. has a 1 year low of $95.07 and a 1 year high of $119.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.15, a current ratio of 1.90 and a quick ratio of 1.02. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $101.22 and its two-hundred day moving average is $104.32.

Post (NYSE:POST) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $2.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.66 by $0.47. The firm had revenue of $2.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.18 billion. Post had a net margin of 3.82% and a return on equity of 12.37%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.73 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Post Holdings, Inc. will post 6.41 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Post

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 value of $798,226.73. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director David W. Kemper purchased 1,800 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 24th. The shares were bought at an average price of $97.93 per share, for a total transaction of $176,274.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 31,522 shares in the company, valued at $3,086,949.46. This trade represents a 6.06% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 14.05% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages recently weighed in on POST. Evercore lowered their price objective on Post from $131.00 to $129.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Zacks Research raised Post from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Mizuho decreased their target price on shares of Post from $122.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $127.00 target price on shares of Post in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Post from $131.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 27th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $129.67.

More Post News

Here are the key news stories impacting Post this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Post’s most recent quarterly report showed an EPS beat and double-digit revenue growth year-over-year, driving investor confidence in near-term earnings and cash generation. Management’s mix shift toward higher-margin categories and cost control helped the surprise. (This is a key reason the stock is up.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Large hedge‑fund buying in Asian stocks is signaling a broader risk‑on move and portfolio reallocation into equities globally, which can lift U.S. consumer names indirectly as sentiment improves — but it’s not a direct driver for Post’s fundamentals. Hedge Funds Post Largest Purchases of Asian Stocks in 10 Years
• Negative Sentiment: Fiscal watchdog warnings about a long‑term U.S. debt buildup raise the risk of higher future taxes, higher interest rates or policy shifts that could damp consumer spending — a potential headwind for packaged‑food demand over time. US Could Soon Enter A ‘Debt Spiral’
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical moves to pressure Iranian oil exports could tighten energy markets and lift crude prices; higher energy and transportation costs would pressure Post’s input and logistics costs, offsetting margin gains. Trump and Netanyahu agree to increase pressure on Iranian oil
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed headlines on U.S. economic politics and inflation (claims of progress on affordability vs. ongoing anxieties) mean market reaction could swing; easing inflation would be supportive for staples margins, but weaker consumer confidence would be a counterweight. One of this century’s most important Republicans takes a beating in home state – The Washington Post

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.