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POST vs. CELH, KHC, VITL, LW, and UTZ

Should you buy Post stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Post with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Post include Celsius (CELH), Kraft Heinz (KHC), Vital Farms (VITL), Lamb Weston (LW), and Utz Brands (UTZ). These companies are all part of the "food - misc/diversified" industry.

How does Post compare to Celsius?

Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) and Post (NYSE:POST) are both mid-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, risk, media sentiment and earnings.

Celsius currently has a consensus price target of $63.15, suggesting a potential upside of 124.25%. Post has a consensus price target of $119.40, suggesting a potential upside of 34.40%. Given Celsius' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Celsius is more favorable than Post.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Celsius
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84
Post
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Post has higher revenue and earnings than Celsius. Post is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Celsius, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Celsius$2.52B2.86$108M$0.4365.49
Post$8.16B0.49$335.70M$5.9414.96

In the previous week, Post had 69 more articles in the media than Celsius. MarketBeat recorded 82 mentions for Post and 13 mentions for Celsius. Celsius' average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Post's score of 0.30 indicating that Celsius is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Celsius
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Post
28 Very Positive mention(s)
22 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
13 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

61.0% of Celsius shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.9% of Post shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of Celsius shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.1% of Post shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Celsius has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Post has a beta of 0.38, meaning that its share price is 62% less volatile than the broader market.

Celsius has a net margin of 5.85% compared to Post's net margin of 4.01%. Celsius' return on equity of 37.95% beat Post's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Celsius5.85% 37.95% 9.62%
Post 4.01%13.36%3.65%

Summary

Celsius beats Post on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Post compare to Kraft Heinz?

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) and Post (NYSE:POST) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

78.2% of Kraft Heinz shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.9% of Post shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Kraft Heinz shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.1% of Post shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Kraft Heinz presently has a consensus target price of $22.69, suggesting a potential upside of 0.97%. Post has a consensus target price of $119.40, suggesting a potential upside of 34.40%. Given Post's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Post is more favorable than Kraft Heinz.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kraft Heinz
5 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.85
Post
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Post had 58 more articles in the media than Kraft Heinz. MarketBeat recorded 82 mentions for Post and 24 mentions for Kraft Heinz. Kraft Heinz's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Post's score of 0.30 indicating that Kraft Heinz is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kraft Heinz
13 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Post
28 Very Positive mention(s)
22 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
13 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Kraft Heinz has a beta of 0.08, indicating that its share price is 92% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Post has a beta of 0.38, indicating that its share price is 62% less volatile than the broader market.

Post has a net margin of 4.01% compared to Kraft Heinz's net margin of -23.05%. Post's return on equity of 13.36% beat Kraft Heinz's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kraft Heinz-23.05% 7.26% 3.70%
Post 4.01%13.36%3.65%

Post has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Kraft Heinz. Kraft Heinz is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Post, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kraft Heinz$24.94B1.07-$5.85B-$4.86N/A
Post$8.16B0.49$335.70M$5.9414.96

Summary

Post beats Kraft Heinz on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Post compare to Vital Farms?

Post (NYSE:POST) and Vital Farms (NASDAQ:VITL) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

94.9% of Post shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of Vital Farms shares are held by institutional investors. 14.1% of Post shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of Vital Farms shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Post presently has a consensus target price of $119.40, indicating a potential upside of 34.40%. Vital Farms has a consensus target price of $27.33, indicating a potential upside of 155.93%. Given Vital Farms' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Vital Farms is more favorable than Post.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Post
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Vital Farms
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

In the previous week, Post had 78 more articles in the media than Vital Farms. MarketBeat recorded 82 mentions for Post and 4 mentions for Vital Farms. Vital Farms' average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Post's score of 0.30 indicating that Vital Farms is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Post
28 Very Positive mention(s)
22 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
13 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Vital Farms
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Post has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vital Farms has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

Vital Farms has a net margin of 6.10% compared to Post's net margin of 4.01%. Vital Farms' return on equity of 14.47% beat Post's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Post4.01% 13.36% 3.65%
Vital Farms 6.10%14.47%9.95%

Post has higher revenue and earnings than Vital Farms. Vital Farms is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Post, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Post$8.16B0.49$335.70M$5.9414.96
Vital Farms$759.44M0.60$66.28M$1.0410.27

Summary

Vital Farms beats Post on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Post compare to Lamb Weston?

Post (NYSE:POST) and Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) are both mid-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Lamb Weston has a net margin of 4.61% compared to Post's net margin of 4.01%. Lamb Weston's return on equity of 23.77% beat Post's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Post4.01% 13.36% 3.65%
Lamb Weston 4.61%23.77%5.76%

94.9% of Post shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.6% of Lamb Weston shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.1% of Post shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Lamb Weston shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Post has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its share price is 62% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lamb Weston has a beta of 0.47, suggesting that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

Lamb Weston has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Post. Post is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lamb Weston, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Post$8.16B0.49$335.70M$5.9414.96
Lamb Weston$6.45B0.96$357.20M$2.1420.97

In the previous week, Post had 76 more articles in the media than Lamb Weston. MarketBeat recorded 82 mentions for Post and 6 mentions for Lamb Weston. Lamb Weston's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Post's score of 0.30 indicating that Lamb Weston is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Post
28 Very Positive mention(s)
22 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
13 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lamb Weston
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Post currently has a consensus target price of $119.40, suggesting a potential upside of 34.40%. Lamb Weston has a consensus target price of $47.82, suggesting a potential upside of 6.55%. Given Post's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Post is more favorable than Lamb Weston.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Post
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Lamb Weston
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

Summary

Post and Lamb Weston tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Post compare to Utz Brands?

Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) and Post (NYSE:POST) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

Post has a net margin of 4.01% compared to Utz Brands' net margin of -0.58%. Post's return on equity of 13.36% beat Utz Brands' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Utz Brands-0.58% 8.61% 4.17%
Post 4.01%13.36%3.65%

Post has higher revenue and earnings than Utz Brands. Utz Brands is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Post, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Utz Brands$1.44B0.71$800K-$0.10N/A
Post$8.16B0.49$335.70M$5.9414.96

Utz Brands has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Post has a beta of 0.38, indicating that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the broader market.

Utz Brands currently has a consensus price target of $12.06, indicating a potential upside of 71.00%. Post has a consensus price target of $119.40, indicating a potential upside of 34.40%. Given Utz Brands' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Utz Brands is more favorable than Post.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Utz Brands
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Post
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

96.0% of Utz Brands shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.9% of Post shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.7% of Utz Brands shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.1% of Post shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Post had 80 more articles in the media than Utz Brands. MarketBeat recorded 82 mentions for Post and 2 mentions for Utz Brands. Utz Brands' average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Post's score of 0.30 indicating that Utz Brands is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Utz Brands
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Post
28 Very Positive mention(s)
22 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
13 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Post beats Utz Brands on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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POST vs. The Competition

MetricPostFOOD IndustryStaples SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$3.93B$7.46B$16.02B$23.27B
Dividend YieldN/A4.25%3.56%4.07%
P/E Ratio14.9616.0925.5831.08
Price / Sales0.491.2547.1521.85
Price / Cash4.679.6916.2924.45
Price / Book1.282.795.804.64
Net Income$335.70M$241.67M$678.29M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-3.73%-0.70%-0.88%-1.04%
1 Month Performance-8.76%-1.39%0.93%0.18%
1 Year Performance-21.11%-13.49%-12.32%24.25%

Post Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
POST
Post
4.3233 of 5 stars
$88.84
+2.5%
$119.40
+34.4%
-22.9%$3.93B$8.16B14.9613,180
CELH
Celsius
4.6798 of 5 stars
$28.74
-1.5%
$63.50
+120.9%
-32.9%$7.46B$2.52B66.841,497
KHC
Kraft Heinz
2.1973 of 5 stars
$23.99
-1.6%
$22.69
-5.4%
-14.6%$28.92B$24.94BN/A35,000
VITL
Vital Farms
4.7537 of 5 stars
$10.61
+0.1%
$27.33
+157.6%
-72.2%$454.19M$759.44M10.20290
LW
Lamb Weston
4.2328 of 5 stars
$45.41
+0.1%
$47.82
+5.3%
-18.3%$6.27B$6.45B21.2210,100

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