Post Holdings Inc (POST)

Net profit margin

Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 366,700 350,800 340,600 297,500 301,300 319,500 400,100 869,300 756,600 702,600 478,100 64,700 166,700 193,800 284,100 -17,200 800 -117,300 -137,100 98,300
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 7,922,700 7,858,000 7,769,700 7,390,600 6,991,000 6,624,700 6,290,200 6,080,000 5,851,200 5,628,000 5,350,600 5,142,400 5,262,900 5,318,300 5,407,200 5,699,900 5,698,700 5,730,200 5,833,000 5,726,600
Net profit margin 4.63% 4.46% 4.38% 4.03% 4.31% 4.82% 6.36% 14.30% 12.93% 12.48% 8.94% 1.26% 3.17% 3.64% 5.25% -0.30% 0.01% -2.05% -2.35% 1.72%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $366,700K ÷ $7,922,700K
= 4.63%

The net profit margin of Post Holdings Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past several quarters. The trend indicates that the company has been able to maintain positive net profit margins, ranging from -2.35% in March 2020 to a high of 14.30% in December 2022.

During the most recent quarter ending September 30, 2024, the net profit margin was at 4.63%, which is slightly improved compared to the previous quarter. This suggests that the company's profitability has remained relatively stable in recent periods.

It is important to note that while the net profit margin has shown volatility, the company has generally been able to generate profits from its operations, with the margins ranging between 4% to 14% over the analyzed period. It's crucial for investors and stakeholders to continue monitoring the company's financial performance and sustainability of its profitability.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Post Holdings Inc
POST
4.63%
General Mills Inc
GIS
12.72%
Ingredion Incorporated
INGR
7.88%
Kellanova
K
7.25%