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POST Stock Analyst Ratings, Estimated Earnings and Price Targets

NYSE : POST

Post

$112.66
0.14+0.12%
At Close 4:00 PM
76.14
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POST Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast

According to evaluations from 8 analysts over the past year, the consensus analyst rating for POST stock is "Strong Buy". The average price target based on the past year stands at $128.13, with estimates ranging from $116.00 to $150.00.

Eps Overview

Growth Next 5yrs
10.41%
Last Quarter
$1.53
Past Year
$5.54
Growth Past 5yrs
27.73%
Next Quarter
$1.66
Estimate Next Year
$15.72

Consensus Rating

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Consensus Price Target

Highest Price Target

$150.00

(

33.31% Upside

)

Mean Price Target

$128.13

(

13.87% Upside

)

Lowest Price Target

$116.00

(

3.09% Upside

)

Recent Analyst Ratings

Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage

Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS

POST Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

According to financial reports, POST (NYSE: POST) reported an actual EPS of $1.53 for the quarter ending on Nov 14, 2024, compared to an estimated $1.23, resulting in a 24.39% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 01, 2024), POST recorded an actual EPS of $1.54 with a 23.20% surprise. See POST's full earnings history.

Earnings History

EPS Surprise Factor Analysis

POST has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 14, 2024 showing a 24.39% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 01, 2024 recorded a 23.20% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.

Report DateActualForecastSurprise Factor
Nov 14, 20241.531.23+24.39%
Aug 01, 20241.541.25+23.20%
May 02, 20241.511.28+17.97%
Feb 01, 20241.691.1+53.64%
Nov 16, 20231.631.38+18.12%
Aug 03, 20231.520.93+63.44%

After EPS Prices

POST stock frequently reacts to earnings reports. Following the Nov 14, 2024 earnings, the share price saw a 1.57% rise before closing. On the 7th day after the report, POST shares recorded a 9.32% gain. Analyze historical POST stock performance post-earnings.

Earning DateBefore EPS ChangeNext Day Closing Price7th Day Closing Price
Nov 14, 2024$109.47+1.57%$106.14-1.52%$117.82+9.32%
Aug 01, 2024$109.36-0.96%$113.71+2.98%$112.16+1.58%
May 02, 2024$104.82-0.08%$102.66-2.14%$106.78+1.79%
Feb 01, 2024$92.87-1.01%$101.01+7.66%$104.53+11.42%
Nov 16, 2023$85.50+0.13%$84.21-1.38%$87.17+2.08%
Aug 03, 2023$84.83-0.33%$87.40+2.69%$89.59+5.26%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is POST stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given POST stock an average recommendation of Strong Buy. 8 analysts have given their ratings to POST out of which 5 analysts have given strong buy call, 0 analysts have given buy call, 3 analysts rate it hold, 0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and 0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of $128.13 gives the stock implied upside of roughly 13.87% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for POST highest price target?
Analysts suggest POST's stock price would rise to a high of $150.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for POST over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the POST stock price could move to $116.00.
What is the average target price for POST?
POST stock has an average analyst estimate of $128.13.
At its current price, how far is POST from its average target price?
POST shares are currently trading 13.87% above this price target.
What were POST’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.53 versus consensus estimates of $1.23, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.63.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
POST's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.66 and $15.72 for the whole year.
What has POST's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 10.41% EPS growth for POST in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 27.73% in the past five years.
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