3d agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsBEARISH 38Analyst
Stifel cuts Post Holdings stock price target on flat FY27 outlook
Stifel cuts Post Holdings stock price target on flat FY27 outlook
Archived explainer. For the current picture see today's POST page.
Why Is POST HLDGS INC (POST) Stock Down Today?
By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · August 7, 2026 at 9:57 AM ET · reviewed against 4 wire stories
POST HLDGS INC (POST) is down -10.14% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 4 stories on POST across 4 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 43/100).
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Why POST stock is down today
Post Holdings stock fell by 10.14% to $81.01 in early trading on Tuesday, driven by a disappointing earnings report and a revised outlook for fiscal year 2027. The company reported GAAP earnings per share of $1.29, missing estimates by $0.36, and revenue of $1.9 billion, which fell short of expectations by $130 million. Stifel also cut its price target for the stock following the company’s outlook for flat performance in FY27.
What Happened
Post Holdings released its third-quarter results for fiscal year 2026, with GAAP earnings per share of $1.29 and revenue of $1.9 billion. Both figures missed estimates. The company also narrowed its full-year 2026 outlook and provided details in a Form 8-K filing. Stifel analysts responded by lowering the stock’s price target, citing the flat FY27 outlook. The stock opened with a -4.4% gap down from the previous close and continued to fall through the morning session, reaching a low of $78.95 before closing the session at $81.01.
What The Data Shows
The stock’s intraday performance was marked by a sharp decline, with volume reaching 0.4 million shares traded, or 0.5 times the 3-month daily average. The stock is currently trading within its 52-week range of $83.89 to $117.28. Fundamentals show a market cap of $4.0 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.2, and a net margin of 4.0%. Revenue has grown by 7.2% in the trailing twelve months. Recent insider transactions include one sale totaling $650,000 in the last 90 days.
What To Watch
Post Holdings does not have an upcoming earnings date scheduled. Traders and investors should monitor the breadth of coverage and any further analyst updates in the coming days.
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POST by the numbers
Last: $81.01Session: -10.14%Coverage: 4 stories / 4 sourcesAI sentiment: 43/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $4.0BP/E: 15.252w: $83.89 to $117.28
The headlines behind the move
4d agoSeeking AlphaBEARISH 34Earnings
Post Holdings GAAP EPS of $1.29 misses by $0.36, revenue of $1.9B misses by $130M
Post Holdings (POST) Q3 earnings: GAAP EPS $1.29 missed estimates, revenue $1.9B fell 5% YoY; see tax-rate details and what it means—read now.
4d agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General
Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) files 8-K
Filed: 2026-08-06 AccNo: 0001530950-26-000076 Size: 2 MB Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits
4d agoPR NewswireNEUTRAL 48Earnings
Post Holdings Reports Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026; Narrows Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POST), a consumer packaged goods holding company, today reported results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026. Highlights: Third quarter net sales of $1.9 billion Operating profit of $189.3 million; net...
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Earlier POST move explainers: 2026-08-10 · 2026-08-07