EarningsQ3 2026 Earnings Report
MX:POST Q3 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$30.51
Consensus EPS$29.17
Beat/MissBeat by +$1.34
One Year Ago EPS$34.79
MX:POST Q3 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$33.39B
Expected Revenue$34.69B
Beat/MissMissed by -$1.30B
YoY Revenue Growth-1.83%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ3 2026
Date08/06/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallThursday, August 6, 2026
MX:POST Upcoming Earnings
Post Holdings's next earnings date is estimated for November 12, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q3 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MX:POST Q3 2026 Earnings Call
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Q3 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
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Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced mix of constructive operational progress (Foodservice normalization, asset optimization, material share repurchases YTD, early pet stabilization and improved marketing efficiency) and material near-term headwinds (ongoing volume pressures in cereal and pet value segments, higher-than-expected inflation, promotional dynamics, and higher interest rates prompting more debt focus). Management maintained guidance midpoint and narrowed the range, signaling confidence in near-term plans, but emphasized cautious assumptions for FY2027. Overall, the positives and negatives were roughly balanced.Company Guidance
Quarter Slightly Ahead of Expectations
Third quarter results were slightly ahead of expectations, driven by stronger-than-anticipated Foodservice performance and a narrowed fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance range while maintaining the midpoint.
Adjusted EBITDA Comparable Base for FY2027
After adjusting fiscal 2026 outlook for ~ $80 million of items affecting comparability, Post enters fiscal 2027 with a comparable adjusted EBITDA base of approximately $1.48 billion and preliminary outlook for FY2027 adjusted EBITDA generally flat to that level.
Foodservice Normalization and Run Rate
Foodservice inventories and supply/demand dynamics largely restored; company references an underlying Foodservice run rate of roughly $500 million and expects to grow off that normalized base.
Significant Share Repurchases and Capital Allocation
Repurchased 4% of outstanding shares in the quarter and approximately 17% fiscal year-to-date, while maintaining leverage within target ranges and preserving opportunistic buyback ability.
Asset Optimization Actions
Continued capacity and footprint optimization: previously closed 3 cereal plants; recently decided to shut down 2 peanut butter plants; company is pursuing similar optimization and cost-savings in pet when stable.
Progress and Market Share Gains in Pet
Pet business showing early signs of stabilization with ~3% market share (targeting ~3.0–3.2%) and encouraging results on relaunched premium SKUs (e.g., Nutrish) where fully transitioned assortments are gaining market share.
Digital and Efficient Marketing Shift
Marketing/media mix improved with near-term shift to digital (almost 100% digital vs. linear TV for cereal), improving return on ad spend; trade and in-store activation being deployed selectively for pet.
Maintaining Financial Flexibility
Management articulates comfort with mid-4s leverage and the ability to balance debt reduction and opportunistic buybacks based on interest rate environment; monitoring refinancing risks as rates move.
MX:POST Earnings History
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