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(From The Freeport Society) (Ad) Free CMP Stock Alerts $12.15 -0.24 (-1.94%) (As of 12:27 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.08▼$12.6550-Day Range$12.16▼$22.6052-Week Range$11.85▼$39.78Volume239,398 shsAverage Volume704,144 shsMarket Capitalization$501.92 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield4.94%Price Target$33.80 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Compass Minerals International alerts: Email Address Compass Minerals International MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.40 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside178.2% Upside$33.80 Price TargetShort InterestBearish8.57% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.13Based on 20 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth190.91%From $0.22 to $0.64 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.2.99 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector112th out of 172 stocksMining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels Industry12th out of 20 stocks 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCompass Minerals International has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCompass Minerals International has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Compass Minerals International's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted8.57% of the outstanding shares of Compass Minerals International have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCompass Minerals International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Compass Minerals International has recently increased by 1.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipCompass Minerals International is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.84%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthCompass Minerals International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Compass Minerals International will have a dividend payout ratio of 93.75% in the coming year. This indicates that Compass Minerals International may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about Compass Minerals International's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CMP. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCompass Minerals International has a news sentiment score of 0.13. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for Compass Minerals International this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for CMP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Compass Minerals International insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.52% of the stock of Compass Minerals International is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions99.78% of the stock of Compass Minerals International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Compass Minerals International's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Compass Minerals International are expected to grow by 190.91% in the coming year, from $0.22 to $0.64 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Compass Minerals International is -5.81, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Compass Minerals International is -5.81, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCompass Minerals International has a PEG Ratio of 1.20. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCompass Minerals International has a P/B Ratio of 0.97. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Compass Minerals International's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad InvestorPlaceHave you heard of the $11 AI Coin?A new set of AI startups are rising... Except you won't find them on the stock market.Find out more about this $11 AI Coin right now About Compass Minerals International Stock (NYSE:CMP)Compass Minerals International, Inc., provides essential minerals in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Salt and Plant Nutrition. The Salt segment produces, markets, and sells sodium chloride and magnesium chloride, including rock salt, mechanically and solar evaporated salt, and brine and flake magnesium chloride products; and purchases potassium chloride and calcium chloride to sell as finished products or to blend with sodium chloride to produce specialty products. This segment provides products for use as a deicer for roadways, consumer, and professional use; as an ingredient in chemical production; for water treatment, human, and animal nutrition; and for various other consumer and industrial uses, as well as records management services. The Plant Nutrition segment produces sulfate of potash specialty fertilizers in various grades that are used in broadcast spreaders, direct application, and liquid fertilizer solutions under the Protassium+ brand name; turf products used by the turf and ornamental markets, as well as for blends used on golf course greens; organic products; and develops and produces a portfolio of magnesium chloride-based aerial and ground fire retardant products. This segment provides its products to distributors and retailers of crop inputs, as well as growers. The company was formerly known as Salt Holdings Corporation and changed its name to Compass Minerals International, Inc. in December 2003. Compass Minerals International, Inc. was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.Read More CMP Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CMP Stock News HeadlinesMay 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Berger Montague Reminds Compass Minerals International (CMP) Investors of Class Action Lawsuit DeadlineMay 13, 2024 | prnewswire.comInvestors who lost money on Compass Minerals International, Inc.(CMP) should contact Levi & Korsinsky about pending Class Action - CMPMay 13, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)Elon Musk’s Next Move Will Disrupt AI ForeverA revolutionary venture that is set to get rolled out by May 16. One well-connected Silicon Valley VC has uncovered a way for anybody to claim a stake in "Elon Musk's AI 2.0" with as little as $100.May 12, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, THE FIRST FILING FIRM, Encourages Compass Minerals International, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm - CMPMay 10, 2024 | prnewswire.comThe Gross Law Firm Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of June 24, 2024 in Compass Minerals International, Inc. Lawsuit - CMPMay 9, 2024 | stockhouse.comINVESTOR ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Compass Minerals International, Inc. with Losses to Contact the FirmMay 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCompass Minerals International Inc (CMP) (Q2 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights:May 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCompass Minerals International Inc (CMP) (Q2 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: ...May 13, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)Elon Musk’s Next Move Will Disrupt AI ForeverA revolutionary venture that is set to get rolled out by May 16. One well-connected Silicon Valley VC has uncovered a way for anybody to claim a stake in "Elon Musk's AI 2.0" with as little as $100.May 8, 2024 | prnewswire.comNYSE: CMP INVESTOR ALERT: Berger Montague Advises Compass Minerals International (NYSE: CMP) Investors of a June 24, 2024 DeadlineMay 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCompass Minerals International, Inc. 2024 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 8, 2024 | prnewswire.comLevi & Korsinsky Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Compass Minerals International, Inc.(CMP) ShareholdersMay 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCompass Minerals International Inc (CMP) Reports Fiscal 2024 Q2 Results: Misses Revenue ...May 7, 2024 | businesswire.comCMP Stockholders with Significant Losses Should Contact Robbins LLP for Information About Compass Minerals International, Inc. Securities Class ActionMay 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCompass Minerals Reports Fiscal 2024 Second-Quarter ResultsMay 7, 2024 | businesswire.comDeadline Reminder: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP)May 7, 2024 | prnewswire.comClass Action Alert: Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP reminds investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas against Compass Minerals International, Inc.May 7, 2024 | prnewswire.comContact The Gross Law Firm by June 24, 2024 Deadline to Join Class Action Against Compass Minerals International, Inc.(CMP)May 6, 2024 | businesswire.comThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) InvestorsMay 6, 2024 | prnewswire.comInvestors in Compass Minerals International, Inc. Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before June 24, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - CMPMay 5, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, NATIONAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Compass Minerals International, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action Commenced by the Firm - CMPMay 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCompass Minerals International (CMP) to Release Quarterly Earnings on TuesdayMay 3, 2024 | businesswire.comGlancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) InvestorsMay 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Compass Minerals InternationalMay 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comCompass Minerals International, Inc. Class Action: The Gross Law Firm Reminds Compass Minerals Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of June 24, 2024 - CMPMay 2, 2024 | businesswire.comINVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) InvestorsMay 2, 2024 | prnewswire.comATTENTION NYSE: CMP INVESTORS: Contact Berger Montague About a Compass Minerals International Class Action LawsuitSee More Headlines Receive CMP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Compass Minerals International and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/20 Dividend3/08/2024Dividend Payable3/20/2024Last Earnings5/07/2024Today5/13/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/13/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBasic Materials Industry Mining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals, except fuels Sub-IndustryDiversified Metals & Mining Current SymbolNYSE:CMP CUSIP20451N10 CIK1227654 Webwww.compassminerals.com Phone(913) 344-9200FaxN/AEmployees1,981Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$33.80 High Stock Price Target$60.00 Low Stock Price Target$20.00 Potential Upside/Downside+172.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.40 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($2.09) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio56.32 P/E Growth3.87Net Income$15.50 million Net Margins-7.47% Pretax Margin-12.78% Return on Equity22.03% Return on Assets5.98% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.25 Current Ratio2.98 Quick Ratio1.15 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.20 billion Price / Sales0.42 Cash Flow$2.96 per share Price / Cash Flow4.19 Book Value$9.38 per share Price / Book1.32Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares41,310,000Free Float40,683,000Market Cap$511.83 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.17 20 Stocks to Sell NowMarketBeat has just released its list of 20 stocks that Wall Street analysts hate. These companies may appear to have good fundamentals, but top analysts smell something seriously rotten. Are any of these companies lurking around your portfolio? Find out by clicking the link below.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Edward C. Dowling Jr. (Age 69)B.Sc., M.Sc., President, CEO & Director Comp: $13.12kMr. Lorin James Crenshaw (Age 48)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $1.13MMs. Mary L. Frontczak (Age 57)Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary Comp: $992.8kMr. Kevin S. Crutchfield (Age 63)Executive Officer Comp: $3.18MMr. Gordon DunnChief Operating OfficerMr. Jeffrey CatheyChief Accounting OfficerMr. Brent CollinsVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Rick AxthelmChief Public Affairs & Sustainability OfficerMr. Ben NicholsChief Sales OfficerMr. Jonathan RoseChief Strategy OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsU.S. SilicaNYSE:SLCACentrus EnergyNYSE:LEUIntrepid PotashNYSE:IPIPiedmont LithiumNASDAQ:PLLAtlas LithiumNASDAQ:ATLXView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Bought 160,632 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 11.085%Jade Capital Advisors LLCSold 20,000 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 0.027%First Eagle Investment Management LLCBought 121,203 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.293%Camelot Portfolios LLCSold 11,007 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.029%Inspire Investing LLCBought 8,007 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.060%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CMP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Compass Minerals International stock right now? 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Compass Minerals International in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" CMP shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CMP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CMP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Compass Minerals International's stock price target for 2024? 5 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Compass Minerals International's shares. Their CMP share price targets range from $20.00 to $60.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $33.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 178.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CMP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CMP shares performed in 2024? Compass Minerals International's stock was trading at $25.32 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CMP shares have decreased by 52.0% and is now trading at $12.15. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Compass Minerals International? Compass Minerals International saw a increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,480,000 shares, an increase of 10.1% from the March 31st total of 3,160,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 688,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 5.1 days. View Compass Minerals International's Short Interest. When is Compass Minerals International's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 13th 2024. View our CMP earnings forecast. How were Compass Minerals International's earnings last quarter? Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 7th. The basic materials company reported $1.49 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.23 by $1.26. The basic materials company had revenue of $364 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $386.97 million. Compass Minerals International had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.03% and a negative net margin of 7.47%. Compass Minerals International's quarterly revenue was down 11.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned ($0.46) earnings per share. How often does Compass Minerals International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Compass Minerals International? Compass Minerals International declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share on Wednesday, March 20th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.94%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 8th. Read our dividend analysis for CMP. Is Compass Minerals International a good dividend stock? Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.84%. CMP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for CMP. What ETFs hold Compass Minerals International's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) stock in their portfolio include Direxion Daily Metals & Mining Bull 2X Shares (MNM), SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) and Ballast Small/Mid Cap ETF (MGMT).Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF (PSCM). What guidance has Compass Minerals International issued on next quarter's earnings? Compass Minerals International updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.1 billion-$1.1 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.2 billion. What is Fran Malecha's approval rating as Compass Minerals International's CEO? 46 employees have rated Compass Minerals International Chief Executive Officer Fran Malecha on Glassdoor.com. Fran Malecha has an approval rating of 2% among the company's employees. This puts Fran Malecha in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Compass Minerals International own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Compass Minerals International investors own include AT&T (T), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Hawkins (HWKN), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Procter & Gamble (PG), Chevron (CVX), Coca-Cola (KO) and Wells Fargo & Company (WFC). Who are Compass Minerals International's major shareholders? Compass Minerals International's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.09%), Cove Street Capital LLC (0.75%), Bard Financial Services Inc. (0.47%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.43%), Nordea Investment Management AB (0.31%) and First Eagle Investment Management LLC (0.29%). Insiders that own company stock include Amy Yoder, George John Schuller Jr, James D Standen, Joseph E Reece, Kevin S Crutchfield and Mary L Frontczak. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Compass Minerals International? Shares of CMP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:CMP) was last updated on 5/13/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersExposed: 10 CENT Crypto to Explode May 20th?True Market InsidersDave Ramsey Shocks Millions With US Dollar LunacyAmerican Hartford Gold GroupDoes this make you sick?Allegiance GoldThe Department of Defense Has a New Drone ContractorThe Tomorrow InvestorThis 1 Biotech Stock has been shocking the marketsHuge AlertsNext President (Not Trump. Not Biden.)The Freeport SocietyHave you heard of the $11 AI Coin?InvestorPlaceThe 2024 Gold Rush: Unleashing Market PotentialPriority Gold Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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