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Post’s Q2 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions

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Post’s second quarter results were met with a positive market reaction, driven by improving performance in its cold chain businesses and disciplined cost management across segments. CEO Rob Vitale credited segment diversification for offsetting weakness in pet and cereal volumes, noting, “significant improvement in our cold chain businesses more than offset a pullback at PCB.” Management also highlighted progress in cost optimization, especially in maintaining cereal profitability despite ongoing volume declines and a challenging macroeconomic environment.

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Post (POST) Q2 CY2025 Highlights:

  • Revenue: $1.98 billion vs analyst estimates of $1.95 billion (1.9% year-on-year growth, 1.9% beat)
  • Adjusted EPS: $2.03 vs analyst estimates of $1.65 (22.8% beat)
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $374 million vs analyst estimates of $366.8 million (18.8% margin, 2% beat)
  • EBITDA guidance for the full year is $1.51 billion at the midpoint, above analyst estimates of $1.49 billion
  • Operating Margin: 11.8%, up from 10.4% in the same quarter last year
  • Market Capitalization: $5.90 billion

While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention.

Our Top 5 Analyst Questions From Post’s Q2 Earnings Call

  • Andrew Lazar (Barclays) asked about expectations for fiscal '26 EBITDA growth amid foodservice normalization and pet recovery. CEO Rob Vitale and CFO Matt Mainer acknowledged planning was ongoing but highlighted foodservice normalization and the full-year 8th Avenue contribution as key factors.
  • Matthew Edward Smith (Stifel) questioned the drivers behind foodservice pricing and the pace of capital spending. Mainer clarified that pricing reflected both avian influenza recovery and ongoing egg cost increases, while higher capex was due to accelerated project timing, not inflation.
  • Michael Scott Lavery (Piper Sandler) inquired about appetite for further M&A versus buybacks. Vitale cited market volatility, low valuation multiples, and a balanced approach between acquisitions and share repurchases, remaining open to both as opportunities arise.
  • David Sterling Palmer (Evercore ISI) probed category trends in pet and cereal, focusing on volume declines. Mainer described tactical spending and brand relaunch strategies but did not forecast a significant increase in promotional budgets.
  • Scott Michael Marks (Jefferies) asked about regulatory-driven cost pressures and portfolio adjustments. COO Jeff Zadoks said innovation would target high-performing product types, with a pragmatic approach to reformulation and portfolio evolution.

Catalysts in Upcoming Quarters

In upcoming quarters, the StockStory team will watch (1) the pace and success of 8th Avenue’s integration and its synergies with existing brands, (2) stabilization or improvement in pet and cereal volumes following brand relaunches and product innovation, and (3) the normalization of foodservice margins as avian influenza-related pricing subsides. Progress on cost optimization and further capital deployment, including M&A or buybacks, will also be key indicators.

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