Post Holdings, Inc. (POST)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Post Holdings, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) has returned -0.19% so far this year and -15.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, POST has returned 7.92% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 27, 2012, POST's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.26%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jun 2015 with a return of +24.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, POST closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 26, 2015 with a return of +17.8%, while the worst single day was Aug 8, 2014 at -15.9%.

Post Holdings, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.89%, beta of 0.66, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 30, 2012.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (72.16%) than losses (54.28%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.66 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.16 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

POST ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Post Holdings, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Post Holdings, Inc. was 47.37%, occurring on Oct 15, 2014. Recovery took 205 trading sessions.

The current Post Holdings, Inc. drawdown is 18.11%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Post Holdings, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Post Holdings, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.