Post Holdings Foodservice Volumes Rise 4.5%: Sign of More Upside Ahead

Post Holdings, Inc.’s (POST) Foodservice division has quietly become one of its most durable engines. In the third quarter of 2025, segment net sales rose 18.6% to $698.5 million, with volumes climbing 4.5% even excluding the Potato Products of Idaho (“PPI”) acquisition, which contributed $7 million to sales. The gains reflected not only temporary avian influenza related pricing but also solid distribution growth in eggs and potatoes alongside steady contributions from protein shakes. Segment’s adjusted EBITDA surged 32% to $159 million, highlighting the strong momentum and its role as a key driver of overall company performance.Looking ahead, management expects temporary avian Influenza pricing to wind down by the end of the fourth quarter, with egg supply fully recovered as the company enters fiscal 2026. Beyond these pricing effects, Foodservice gained from stronger breakfast traffic and better egg availability, which supported sustained momentum in both egg and potato products.At that point, Foodservice is expected to operate at a normalized adjusted EBITDA run rate of roughly $115 million per quarter. This baseline indicates a resilient, cash-generating platform with room to expand. In conclusion, Post Holdings' Foodservice segment has notable operating resilience, evidenced by significant volume and distribution gains in key product areas like eggs and potatoes. The successful integration of strategic acquisitions, such as PPI, has further solidified its market position and diversified offerings. This, combined with sustained momentum from stronger breakfast traffic, positions the segment as a durable, cash-generating platform built for continued growth and resilience in a dynamic market environment.Post Holdings’ Zacks Rank & Share Price PerformanceShares of this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company have gained 1.3% in the past month against the broader Consumer Staples sector’s 0.8% decline. POST has underperformed the industry and the S&P 500 index’s growth of 2% and 2.3%, respectively, during the same period.POST Stock's Past Month PerformanceImage Source: Zacks Investment ResearchIs POST a Value Play Stock?Post Holdings currently trades at a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 13.31, which is down from the industry average of 15.92 and notably below the sector average of 17.04. 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