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Post HoldingsPOST +1.13%71 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.94 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates POST with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $134.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,520 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Post Holdings ranks better than 88.88% on this metric.
Post Holdings's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.71.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.47.
During the past 12 months, Post Holdings's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 31.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 62.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 37.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Post Holdings's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 121.50% per year. The lowest was -45.20% per year. And the median was 16.40% per year.
Post Holdings (NYSE:POST) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Post Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Post Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Post Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
POST vs MZTI, FRPT, CENT: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Post Holdings's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Post Holdings PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Post Holdings's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Post Holdings's PE Ratio falls into.
Post Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Post Holdings's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.94
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.94 mean?
Post Holdings (POST) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.94 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Post Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #169 out of 1520 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Post Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Post Holdings' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Post Holdings' value of $5.94 is 18.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #169 out of 1520 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MZTI and FRPT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #169 out of 1520 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Post Holdings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Post Holdings' value of $5.94 is 18.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.30, based on 1,520 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Post Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.94 is 18.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Post Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Post Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (POST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $134.47, compared to a current price of $90.23 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.94 and 18.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.30. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Post Holdings (POST), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.94 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Post Holdings (POST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $90.23 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $134.47.
GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for POST:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $5.94
GF Value™: $134.47 vs. price of $90.23 (32.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#169 of 1520)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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