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LON:CPG

Compass Group (CPG) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 2,310
+6.00 (+0.26%)
(As of 04:54 AM ET)
Today's Range
2,292
2,316
50-Day Range
2,109
2,286
52-Week Range
1,940.50
2,316
Volume
117,688 shs
Average Volume
3.36 million shs
Market Capitalization
£39.27 billion
P/E Ratio
3,080.00
Dividend Yield
1.86%
Price Target
GBX 2,371

Compass Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.88 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
2.9% Upside
GBX 2,371 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.41
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.37mentions of Compass Group in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.80 out of 5 stars

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About Compass Group Stock (LON:CPG)

Compass Group PLC operates as a food and support services company in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers support services, such as cleaning in hospitals; reception services at corporate headquarters; managing remote camps; grounds and facilities services at schools and universities; and others. It serves business and industry; healthcare and senior living market; education; sports and leisure; and defense, offshore, and remote sectors. Compass Group PLC was founded in 1941 and is based in Chertsey, the United Kingdom.

CPG Stock Price History

CPG Stock News Headlines

Compass Group (LON:CPG) Hits New 12-Month High at $2,268.00
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/19/2020
Ex-Dividend for 2/29 Dividend
1/18/2024
Dividend Payable
2/29/2024
Today
3/28/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Restaurants
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
550,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 2,371
High Stock Price Target
GBX 2,600
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 2,120
Potential Upside/Downside
+2.6%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.88
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£1.31 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£31.03 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 137.20 per share
Book Value
GBX 299 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,700,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£39.27 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.75
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Dominic Blakemore (Age 55)
    Group CEO & Director
    Comp: $3.38M
  • Mr. Charles Palmer Brown (Age 53)
    Group COO of North America & Director
    Comp: $2.27M
  • Mr. Dev Amritesh (Age 49)
    Managing Director
  • Mr. Petros Parras (Age 44)
    Group CFO & Director
  • Ms. Alison R. Yapp (Age 59)
    Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
  • Mr. Michael Young OBE
    Director of Corporate Policy and Communications
  • Ms. Deborah Lee (Age 50)
    Group Chief People Officer
  • Mr. Robin Mills (Age 56)
    Chief Executive Officer of Compass Group UK & Ireland
  • Mr. James Meaney (Age 60)
    Regional Managing Director of Latin America
  • Mr. Gareth Sharpe
    Chief Financial Officer of UK & Ireland

Should I Buy Compass Group Stock? CPG Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Compass Group was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:31 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Compass Group PLC:

  • Compass Group PLC has received a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from multiple brokerages, indicating positive sentiment from analysts.
  • The stock price of Compass Group PLC hit a new 52-week high, showing strong performance and potential for growth.
  • Compass Group PLC has a market capitalization of £38.75 billion, reflecting the company's significant size and stability in the market.
  • The company recently increased its dividend, providing an attractive yield of 1.34% for shareholders.
  • Compass Group PLC operates as a food and support services company internationally, offering diversified revenue streams and global presence.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Compass Group PLC for these reasons:

  • Compass Group PLC has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 86.40, which may indicate financial risk and potential limitations on future growth.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 5,733.33%, which could be a concern for sustainability and future dividend growth.
  • Compass Group PLC's P/E ratio of 3,021.33 and P/E/G ratio of 1.81 may suggest overvaluation compared to industry peers.
  • The stock's beta of 0.75 indicates lower volatility compared to the market, potentially limiting opportunities for higher returns.
  • While the company has shown positive performance, investors should consider market conditions and economic uncertainties that could impact future growth.

CPG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Compass Group stock right now?

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Compass Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CPG shares.
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What is Compass Group's stock price target for 2024?

8 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Compass Group's stock. Their CPG share price targets range from GBX 2,120 to GBX 2,600. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,371 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have CPG shares performed in 2024?

Compass Group's stock was trading at GBX 2,146 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CPG stock has increased by 7.4% and is now trading at GBX 2,304.
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How were Compass Group's earnings last quarter?

Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 19th. The company reported $37.60 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $36.20 by $1.40. Compass Group had a net margin of 4.24% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.82%.

How often does Compass Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Compass Group?

Compass Group announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 20th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 18th will be paid a dividend of GBX 28.10 per share on Thursday, February 29th. This represents a yield of 1.34%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 18th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 15. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
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.

Is Compass Group a good dividend stock?

Compass Group (LON:CPG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 43 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.89%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,733.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for CPG.

What other stocks do shareholders of Compass Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Compass Group investors own include easyJet (EZJ), Barclays (BARC), Compass Group (CMPGY), Diageo (DGE), Experian (EXPN), GSK (GSK), Prudential (PRU), Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB), Unilever (ULVR) and Whitbread (WTB).

How do I buy shares of Compass Group?

Shares of CPG stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:CPG) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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