Countdown to Post Holdings (POST) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS

In its upcoming report, Post Holdings (POST) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $1.18 per share, reflecting a decline of 21.9% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $1.98 billion, representing a year-over-year decrease of 1.1%.The current level reflects no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Post Holdings metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.Analysts predict that the 'Net Sales- Weetabix' will reach $133.10 million. The estimate indicates a change of -3.6% from the prior-year quarter.Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Net Sales- Refrigerated Retail' should arrive at $237.73 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -1.1%.The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Net Sales- Post Consumer Brands' will likely reach $1.02 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -4.4%.The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Net Sales- Foodservice' of $584.58 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +5.4%.It is projected by analysts that the 'Adjusted EBITDA- Post Consumer Brands' will reach $204.92 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $199 million in the same quarter last year.The consensus estimate for 'Adjusted EBITDA- Weetabix' stands at $27.17 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $27.80 million.The average prediction of analysts places 'Adjusted EBITDA- Foodservice' at $75.40 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $101.70 million in the same quarter last year.According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Adjusted EBITDA- Refrigerated Retail' should come in at $39.89 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $40.50 million in the same quarter of the previous year.View all Key Company Metrics for Post Holdings here>>>Shares of Post Holdings have demonstrated returns of +0.7% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% change. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), POST is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in 2024. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +143.0%, +175.9%, +498.3% and +673.0%.Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Post Holdings, Inc. (POST): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks