Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST) have been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the six brokerages that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month target price among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $109.67.

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on POST shares. Barclays increased their price target on Post from $105.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 6th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on Post from $98.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 5th. Finally, Mizuho increased their price target on Post from $110.00 to $128.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 5th.

Post Stock Performance

Shares of POST stock opened at $105.89 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.72 and a beta of 0.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.60, a current ratio of 1.99 and a quick ratio of 1.00. The business has a fifty day moving average of $104.08 and a 200 day moving average of $94.20. Post has a 1 year low of $78.85 and a 1 year high of $107.67.

Post (NYSE:POST) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 1st. The company reported $1.69 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.07 by $0.62. The company had revenue of $1.97 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.92 billion. Post had a return on equity of 10.51% and a net margin of 4.03%. As a group, research analysts expect that Post will post 5.52 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Nicolas Catoggio sold 300 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $104.11, for a total value of $31,233.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 74,992 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,807,417.12. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. In other Post news, CAO Diedre J. Gray sold 7,297 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $104.51, for a total value of $762,609.47. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer now directly owns 51,073 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,337,639.23. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Nicolas Catoggio sold 300 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $104.11, for a total transaction of $31,233.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 74,992 shares in the company, valued at $7,807,417.12. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders own 10.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. GAMMA Investing LLC purchased a new position in Post in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. C M Bidwell & Associates Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Post during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Parallel Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Post by 487.0% during the 4th quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 317 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 263 shares during the period. Venturi Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Post by 56.8% during the 1st quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 359 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 130 shares during the period. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp raised its position in shares of Post by 45.9% during the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 610 shares of the company’s stock valued at $54,000 after buying an additional 192 shares during the period. 94.85% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Post Company Profile

Post Holdings, Inc operates as a consumer packaged goods holding company in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Foodservice, and Refrigerated Retail. The Post Consumer Brands segment manufactures, markets, and sells branded and private label ready-to-eat (RTE) cereals under Honey Bunches of Oats, Pebbles, and Malt-O-Meal brand names; hot cereal; peanut butter under the Peter Pan brand; and branded and private label dog and cat food products under Rachael Ray Nutrish, Nature's Recipe, 9Lives, Kibbles 'n Bits and Gravy Train brand names.