CompoSecure (NASDAQ:CMPO) Stock Price Down 1.8% - Here's Why

Key Points

• CompoSecure shares fell 1.8% to $16.06 on Monday with volume up ~155% to about 2.63M shares, trading below its 50‑day ($18.90) and 200‑day ($20.35) moving averages; market cap is roughly $2.03B and the company shows a negative P/E (-9.56).
• Analysts remain upbeat — JPMorgan reissued a Buy and the stock has six Buy ratings with an average target price of $25.50.
• CompoSecure paid a very small quarterly dividend ($0.0025 per share, $0.01 annualized, ~0.1% yield) and institutional ownership stands at 37.56%, with several funds (e.g., Locust Wood, SG Americas, JPMorgan) notably increasing their stakes.

CompoSecure, Inc. (NASDAQ:CMPO - Get Free Report) dropped 1.8% on Monday . The company traded as low as $15.56 and last traded at $16.06. Approximately 2,629,825 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 155% from the average daily volume of 1,030,516 shares. The stock had previously closed at $16.36.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a "buy" rating on shares of CompoSecure in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $25.50.

CompoSecure Stock Down 1.8%

The company has a market cap of $2.03 billion, a P/E ratio of -9.56 and a beta of 0.98. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $18.90 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $20.35.

CompoSecure Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th were issued a dividend of $0.0025 per share. This represents a $0.01 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of CMPO. SG Americas Securities LLC lifted its holdings in CompoSecure by 277.5% in the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 132,455 shares of the company's stock valued at $2,554,000 after buying an additional 97,366 shares during the period. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. bought a new position in shares of CompoSecure in the 3rd quarter worth $3,647,000. Locust Wood Capital Advisers LLC grew its stake in shares of CompoSecure by 14.5% during the third quarter. Locust Wood Capital Advisers LLC now owns 9,341,954 shares of the company's stock worth $194,499,000 after purchasing an additional 1,183,627 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its stake in shares of CompoSecure by 96.2% during the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 574,171 shares of the company's stock worth $11,954,000 after purchasing an additional 281,488 shares during the period. Finally, AlTi Global Inc. increased its holdings in CompoSecure by 117.0% in the third quarter. AlTi Global Inc. now owns 807,557 shares of the company's stock valued at $16,813,000 after purchasing an additional 435,347 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 37.56% of the company's stock.

About CompoSecure

CompoSecure is a global provider of secure card and credential solutions, specializing in the design, manufacturing and personalization of payment cards, identification credentials and related services. The company develops a range of card products that include metal cards, composite cards and hybrid designs integrating advanced security features such as EMV chip technology, contactless interfaces and specialized surface treatments. CompoSecure's offerings are tailored to the needs of banks, credit unions, fintech firms and government agencies seeking to differentiate their cards and enhance consumer engagement.

The company's product portfolio extends beyond physical cards to encompass digital issuance and lifecycle management solutions.

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