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Post Holdings POST · USD

Consumer Staples · US listing · 🇺🇸 United States

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About Post Holdings

From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC filings

Post Holdings is based in St. Louis, Missouri and is incorporated in Missouri. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker POST. The SEC classifies its business as grain mill products. In the fiscal year to 30 September 2025, it reported revenue of $8.16bn and net income of $335.7m. At that date it held total assets of $13.53bn and shareholders' equity of $3.75bn.

In its own words

We are a consumer packaged goods holding company with businesses operating in the center-of-the-store, refrigerated, foodservice and food ingredient categories. Unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise indicates, all references in this Form 10-K to “Post,” “the Company,” “us,” “our” or “we” mean Post Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Post is a Missouri corporation incorporated on September 22, 2011. On February 3, 2012, Post completed its legal separation via a tax free spin-off from its former parent company. On February 6, 2012, Post common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “POST”.

We operate a decentralized, adaptive business model, which provides us with flexibility to pursue acquisitions and other strategic transactions. Since our formation, we have expanded and established new platforms through numerous acquisitions. Our acquisition strategy has focused on businesses with product offerings that can strengthen our current portfolio, enable us to expand into complementary categories, geographic regions or distribution channels or provide diversification of cash flows in similar channels. In addition to acquisitions, we also have pursued and completed other types of strategic transactions.

Quoted from its 10-K, filed 21 Nov 2025. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Company facts

Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Food Products
Listed since
27 Jan 2012
Employees
13,180
Head office
2503 S. HANLEY ROAD, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63144
Incorporated in
MO
Classification
Grain Mill Products
Filer status
Large accelerated filer

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. William StiritzNon-Executive Chairman of the Board, since 2012$475,546
  • Mr. Robert VitalePresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 2011$22.0m
  • Mr. Matthew MainerSenior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer$3.5m
  • Mr. Nicolas CatoggioPresident, Chief Executive Officer of Post Consumer Brands$6.5m
  • Mr. Mark WestphalPresident of Foodservice$6.4m
  • Mr. Jeff ZadoksChief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, since 2024$7.0m
  • Ms. Diedre GrayExecutive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary$6.9m
  • Ms. Dorothy BurwellIndependent Director$294,218
  • Mr. Gregory CurlIndependent Director$294,218
  • Mr. Thomas ErbIndependent Director$294,218
  • Ms. Jennifer JohnsonIndependent Director$294,218
  • Mr. David KemperIndependent Director$320,884

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
49
Environment
60
Social
50
Governance
36
Direct emissions (scope 1)
325,093 t
Energy emissions (scope 2)
274,252 t
Value chain emissions (scope 3)
5,613,139 t
Women in the workforce
34%
Carbon reduction policy
No
Human rights policy
Yes

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Strong brand portfolio: Post Holdings Inc owns a diverse range of popular consumer brands within the food industry, contributing to a loyal customer base and market recognition.
  • Robust distribution network: The company has an extensive distribution network, enabling efficient product delivery and broad market reach.
  • Financial stability: Post Holdings Inc boasts a solid financial position, with steady revenue growth and healthy profit margins, providing a competitive advantage in the market.

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on suppliers: Post Holdings Inc relies on various suppliers for raw materials, and any disruption in the supply chain could impact production and increase costs.
  • Limited international presence: The company's operations are primarily concentrated within the United States, posing limitations in terms of global market expansion and diversification.
  • Vulnerability to changing consumer preferences: Post Holdings Inc operates in a highly competitive industry where consumer preferences constantly evolve. Failure to adapt to these changes could lead to decreased market share.

Opportunities

  • Emerging health-conscious trends: as consumers place increasing importance on health and wellness, Post Holdings Inc can capitalize on this trend by developing and marketing healthier food options.
  • Expansion into new markets: The company has the opportunity to explore untapped markets beyond the United States, broadening its customer base and potential revenue streams.
  • Acquisitions and partnerships: Post Holdings Inc can strategically acquire or partner with complementary businesses to enhance its product offering and market presence.

Threats

  • Intense competition: The food industry is highly competitive, with numerous established players and new entrants. Post Holdings Inc faces the risk of losing market share to competitors.
  • Regulatory challenges: Government regulations regarding food safety, labeling, and ingredients could increase compliance costs and pose obstacles to product development and sales.
  • Economic uncertainties: Fluctuations in the economy, including changes in consumer spending patterns and inflation, could impact consumer purchasing power and affect demand for the company's products.

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