Post Holdings Announces New Share Repurchase Authorization of $500 Million

Post Holdings (NYSE:POST) announced a new $500 million share repurchase authorization approved by its Board of Directors on November 26, 2025.

Rhea-AI Summary

Post Holdings (NYSE:POST) announced a new $500 million share repurchase authorization approved by its Board of Directors on November 26, 2025.

Repurchases may begin on November 27, 2025. As of November 25, 2025, Post had repurchased approximately $275.2 million under its prior $500 million authorization (effective August 29, 2025), which was cancelled effective November 26, 2025.

Repurchases may occur in the open market, in private transactions, or through forward, derivative, accelerated repurchase or automatic purchase transactions; any shares repurchased would be held as treasury stock. The authorization does not obligate Post to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended or terminated at Post's discretion.

Positive

• Board approved a new $500 million repurchase authorization
• Repurchases may begin on November 27, 2025
• Previous repurchases of $275.2 million under prior authorization

Negative

• Authorization does not obligate Post to repurchase any shares
• Prior $500 million authorization was cancelled effective November 26, 2025

Argus Nov 28 session

+1.18% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – POST

In the Nov 28 session, POST gained 1.18%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement detailed a new $500 million share repurchase authorization beginning as early as N...

Analysis

This announcement detailed a new $500 million share repurchase authorization beginning as early as November 27, 2025, replacing a prior $500 million program under which $275.2 million had been used. Buybacks can interact with other capital moves, such as recent senior notes offerings and debt redemptions. Investors may watch execution pace, changes in overall leverage, and future updates on portfolio transactions to contextualize this program.

Key Figures

New buyback authorization: $500 million Prior authorization size: $500 million Repurchases to date: $275.2 million +3 more

New buyback authorization

$500 million

Board-approved share repurchase authorization announced Nov 26, 2025

Prior authorization size

$500 million

Previous share repurchase authorization effective Aug 29, 2025

Repurchases to date

$275.2 million

Amount repurchased under prior $500M authorization as of Nov 25, 2025

Start date

November 27, 2025

Earliest date repurchases under new authorization may begin

Prior plan effective

August 29, 2025

Effective date of previous $500M repurchase authorization

Prior plan cancelled

November 26, 2025

Cancellation date of previous authorization

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 02

5 events

1. Dec 02

   Debt redemption plan

   24h Move

   +1.2%

   Planned redemption of $1,235.0M 5.50% notes funded by new 6.50% notes.

2. Dec 01

   Asset sale close

   24h Move

   -1.4%

   Completion of pasta business sale with no terms disclosed here.

3. Dec 01

   Senior notes pricing

   24h Move

   -1.4%

   Pricing of $1,300.0M 6.50% senior notes due 2036.

4. Dec 01

   Notes offering launch

   24h Move

   -3.9%

   Commencement of proposed $1,300.0M senior notes offering.

5. Nov 26

   Share buyback

   24h Move

   +1.2%

   New $500M repurchase authorization replacing prior program with $275.2M used.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

derivative, accelerated repurchase, treasury stock

3 terms

derivative financial

"through forward, derivative, accelerated repurchase or automatic purchase"

A derivative is a financial contract whose value depends on the price or performance of another asset or measure — for example a stock, index, interest rate, commodity, or currency. Investors use derivatives like insurance or leveraged bets to hedge risk, speculate, or gain exposure without owning the underlying asset; they can protect portfolios but also amplify losses and introduce counterparty and market risk.

accelerated repurchase financial

"through forward, derivative, accelerated repurchase or automatic purchase"

An accelerated repurchase is a way a company quickly reduces its number of outstanding shares by paying an investment bank up front to deliver shares now while the bank buys the same shares in the open market over time to settle the deal. For investors this matters because it immediately shrinks share count and can boost earnings per share and stock price, while using company cash and shifting short-term supply dynamics like a fast, prepaid buyback.

treasury stock financial

"Any shares repurchased would be held as treasury stock."

Treasury stock is shares that a company has bought back from the public and kept in its own control rather than retiring them. Think of it like a company holding its own tickets in a drawer: those shares no longer vote or receive dividends while held, but the company can reissue or retire them later; this reduces the number of shares available to outside investors and can boost per‑share earnings and influence ownership and stock price.

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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST), a consumer packaged goods holding company, today announced its Board of Directors has approved a new $500 million share repurchase authorization. Share repurchases under the new authorization may begin on November 27, 2025. As of November 25, 2025, Post had repurchased approximately $275.2 million under its previous $500 million share repurchase authorization, which became effective on August 29, 2025 and was cancelled effective November 26, 2025.

Repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, in private purchases, through forward, derivative, accelerated repurchase or automatic purchase transactions, or otherwise. Any shares repurchased would be held as treasury stock. The authorization does not, however, obligate Post to acquire any particular number of shares, and repurchases may be suspended or terminated at any time at Post's discretion.

About Post Holdings, Inc.

Post Holdings, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a consumer packaged goods holding company with businesses operating in the center-of-the-store, refrigerated, foodservice and food ingredient categories. Its businesses include Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Michael Foods and Bob Evans Farms. Post Consumer Brands is a leader in the North American branded and private label ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, nut butter and pasta categories. Weetabix is home to the United Kingdom's number one selling ready-to-eat cereal brand, Weetabix^®. Michael Foods and Bob Evans Farms are leaders in refrigerated foods, delivering innovative, value-added egg and refrigerated potato side dish products to the foodservice and retail channels. For more information, visit www.postholdings.com.

Contact:
Investor Relations
Daniel O'Rourke
daniel.orourke@postholdings.com
(314) 806-3959

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FAQ

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What did Post (NYSE:POST) announce on November 26, 2025 regarding share repurchases?

The Board approved a new $500 million share repurchase authorization, effective to begin repurchases on November 27, 2025.

How much had Post repurchased under its previous repurchase authorization before November 26, 2025?

As of November 25, 2025, Post had repurchased approximately $275.2 million under the prior $500 million authorization.

When can Post start repurchasing shares under the new authorization (POST)?

Repurchases under the new authorization may begin on November 27, 2025.

What methods can Post use to repurchase shares under the November 26, 2025 authorization?

Repurchases may be made in the open market, private purchases, or through forward, derivative, accelerated repurchase or automatic purchase transactions.

Will shares repurchased by Post (POST) be retired or held?

Any shares repurchased would be held as treasury stock.

Does the $500 million authorization require Post to buy a specific number of shares?

No. The authorization does not obligate Post to acquire any particular number of shares and may be suspended or terminated at the company's discretion.