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Post Stock Plummets on Revenue Miss
11 Aug
Summary
- Post's Q2 revenue fell 1.8% year-over-year to $1.95 billion.
- The company issued a weak forecast for the upcoming year.
- Post shares are down 20.6% year-to-date in 2026.
Post (POST) saw its stock price tumble by 12.9% in afternoon trading on August 11, 2026. This sharp decline followed the company's release of second-quarter financial results, which revealed revenue falling short of Wall Street's projections.
For the second quarter of 2026, Post reported $1.95 billion in sales, a 1.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. This figure was below the consensus estimate of $2.02 billion. While adjusted earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA slightly exceeded expectations, the revenue miss and a cautious forecast for the upcoming year significantly impacted investor sentiment.
The company's outlook suggests analysts anticipate a 2.8% revenue decline over the next twelve months. Full-year earnings per share are projected to remain flat. This combination of current performance and future projections has led to concerns about potential demand challenges.
Year-to-date in 2026, Post's stock has fallen 20.6%. Currently trading at $79.11 per share, it is 31% below its 52-week high of $114.61 reached in February 2026. Historically, a $1,000 investment made five years prior would now be valued at $721.02.
