Countdown to Post Holdings (POST) Q1 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key Metrics

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Post Holdings (POST) will report quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share, reflecting an 11.8% decline year over year, with revenues expected to reach $1.98 billion, a 0.5% increase from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.3% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Key Metrics Forecast - Analysts expect 'Net Sales- Weetabix' to be $129.84 million, a 0.6% increase from the previous year [5]. - The consensus estimate for 'Net Sales- Refrigerated Retail' is $273.42 million, indicating a 2.7% decline year over year [5]. - Estimated 'Net Sales- Post Consumer Brands' is projected at $993.26 million, reflecting a 0.5% increase [5]. - 'Net Sales- Foodservice' is expected to reach $581.07 million, a 2.5% increase from the previous year [6]. Adjusted EBITDA Estimates - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Post Consumer Brands' is forecasted to be $193.67 million, compared to $189.80 million in the same quarter last year [6]. - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Weetabix' is expected to be $29.75 million, down from $30.60 million year over year [7]. - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Foodservice' is projected at $108.30 million, compared to $105.80 million in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Refrigerated Retail' is estimated to be $46.80 million, down from $53.60 million year over year [8]. Stock Performance - Post Holdings shares have decreased by 3.4% in the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 1.7% [9]. - The company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating it is expected to closely follow overall market performance in the near term [9].