We still like them despite mixed results

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In October 2019, foodmaker Post sold shares of its BellRing Brands business to the public through an IPO. Since then, Post shares are roughly flat while BellRing has soared over 440%. We still like the long-term outlook for both. POST HOLDINGS INC. $106 is a buy. The company (New York symbol POST; Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 58.2 million; Market cap: $6.2 billion; No dividend paid; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.postholdings.com) is a leading maker of cereals and packaged foods. The company has four operating segments: Post Consumer Brands (52% of sales), Foodservice (29%), Weetabix (7%), and Refrigerated Retail (12%). It also holds a 50% equity interest in the Alpen Food Company South Africa Limited, a maker of RTE (ready-to-eat) cereal and muesli. In October 2019, Post sold shares of its BellRing Brands business (see below) to the public at $14.00 a share through an IPO. On March 10, 2022, Post distributed its remaining 80.1% stake in BellRing to its shareholders. The company is now paying an undisclosed…