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Compass Group (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Here's Why

Written by MarketBeat
Updated September 8, 2025
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Key Points

  • Compass Group PLC experienced a significant surge in trading volume, with approximately 540,603 shares traded, marking a 108% increase from the prior session.
  • The company recently announced a dividend cut, with a payment of $0.206 issued, reflecting a yield of 166.0%.
  • Compass Group operates as a food and support services provider across North America, Europe, and internationally, offering a range of services including cleaning and facility management.
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Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY - Get Free Report) saw unusually-strong trading volume on Wednesday . Approximately 540,603 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 108% from the previous session's volume of 259,474 shares.The stock last traded at $33.80 and had previously closed at $33.98.

Compass Group Price Performance

The business's fifty day moving average price is $34.74 and its 200 day moving average price is $34.33. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67.

Compass Group Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 11th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 23rd were issued a $0.206 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 166.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, June 20th.

About Compass Group

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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.

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