Post Holdings, Inc.
POSTConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) is listed under Packaged Foods. The company carries a $3.94B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. It operates through Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Foodservice, and Refrigerated Retail segments.
Market Cap
$3.94B
Beta
0.33
P/E (TTM)
14.75
P/E (Fwd)
10.00
EPS (TTM)
$5.89
EPS (Fwd)
$8.69
ROE
9.6%
ROA
4.5%
Cash
$269.5M
Total Debt
$7.63B
Free CF
$316.5M
52W Change
-18.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Post Holdings, Inc. carries $7.63B in total debt against $269.5M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 28.3x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $316.5M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 9.6% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $5.85B (2022) to $8.16B (2025), reflecting a 39% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of 0.33 suggests POST is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Post Holdings, Inc.'s trajectory.