LON:CPG Compass Group (CPG) Share Price, News & Analysis → Top Project Outperforms BTC in 2023… (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free CPG Stock Alerts GBX 2,323 +19.00 (+0.82%) (As of 03/28/2024 07:39 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 2,292▼ 2,325.5050-Day Range 2,109▼ 2,30452-Week Range 1,940.50▼ 2,325.50Volume2.47 million shsAverage Volume3.40 million shsMarket Capitalization£39.49 billionP/E Ratio3,097.33Dividend Yield1.85%Price TargetGBX 2,371 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get Compass Group alerts: Email Address Compass Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.88 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.1% UpsideGBX 2,371 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-1.41Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.37Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee 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.0.82 out of 5 stars 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCompass Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.88, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 2,371, Compass Group has a forecasted upside of 2.1% from its current price of GBX 2,323.Amount of Analyst CoverageCompass Group has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for CPG. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCompass Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.89%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCompass Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Compass Group is 5,733.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next 4.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCompass Group has received a 71.77% net impact score from Upright. Compass Group seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Distributing knowledge". The positive contribution in the "Distributing knowledge" impact category is mostly driven by its "Food service meals for formal education", "Food service meals for hospitals", and "Food service meals for residential nursing care" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Compass Group is -1.41. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCompass Group has a news sentiment score of 0.37. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Compass Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest43 people have searched for CPG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 79% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Compass Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.15% of the stock of Compass Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions76.30% of the stock of Compass Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Compass Group is 3,097.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 148.81.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Compass Group is 3,097.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 336.52.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCompass Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.88. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCompass Group has a P/B Ratio of 7.77. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Prosper Trading AcademyDid you make $29,000 two days with AI options trades?What if it was possible to find options trades on autopilot… Using A.I. to find the ones with the highest profit potential… And nearly perfect win rates… You can grab your free copy of my "Ultimate Guide to A.I. Options Trading" by clicking the link below:Click Here To Get Your Free Copy 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.Read More CPG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CPG Stock News HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCompass Group (LON:CPG) Hits New 12-Month High at $2,304.00March 25, 2024 | msn.comEntry-level Jeep Compass SUV sets high bar on comfort, priceMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. Stock for MarchIt's the one AI stock nobody is talking about. Cathy Wood just bought 11 million shares of it.March 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCompass Group (LON:CPG) Hits New 12-Month High at $2,268.00March 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCompass Group PLC (LON:CPG) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsMarch 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCompass Group (LON:CPG) Stock Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $2,104.75March 20, 2024 | lse.co.ukCompass Group Regulatory NewsMarch 8, 2024 | proactiveinvestors.comCompass can hand out more after UAE deal, suggests brokerMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. Stock for MarchIt's the one AI stock nobody is talking about. Cathy Wood just bought 11 million shares of it.February 8, 2024 | uk.investing.comFTSE 100 edge higher, BAT rises on earnings beat, buyback supports UnileverFebruary 3, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comRising 12% a year for 10 years, this FTSE 100 stock looks promising to meFebruary 2, 2024 | news.yahoo.comCompass Florida real estate agency moves into former restaurant space in Palm BeachJanuary 25, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comCompass Group price target raised by 100 GBp at JPMorganJanuary 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comA Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG)November 29, 2023 | msn.comCompass Minerals declares $0.15 dividendNovember 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCompass Group's (LON:CPG) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.281November 20, 2023 | uk.investing.comCatering group Compass forecast higher 2024 profitNovember 20, 2023 | msn.comDoes the Compass share price make it a hidden FTSE 100 gem?November 20, 2023 | msn.comCaterer Compass forecasts strong growth in 2024November 13, 2023 | msn.comOne FTSE 100 stock I’d look to snap up ahead of a bull runOctober 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWe Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Compass Group (LON:CPG) Passed With EaseOctober 14, 2023 | msn.comHow Much Does a Fully Loaded 2024 Jeep Compass Cost?October 12, 2023 | bizjournals.comCompass Inc. enter Albany region's real estate market with new team of agentsOctober 9, 2023 | msn.comLocal nonprofit ‘Compass For Hope’ provides 500th shower to those in needOctober 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Compass Group (LON:CPG) three years ago would have delivered you a 74% gainOctober 5, 2023 | benzinga.comCOMPASS Pathways Is Accelerating Patient Access To Evidence-Based Innovation In Mental Health CareSeptember 27, 2023 | msn.comCompass Diversified: Need Financials To Improve Before I InvestSee More Headlines Receive CPG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Compass Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/19/2020Ex-Dividend for 2/29 Dividend1/18/2024Dividend Payable2/29/2024Today3/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Cyclical Industry Restaurants Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:CPG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.compass-group.com Phone+44-1932-573000FaxN/AEmployees550,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 2,371 High Stock Price TargetGBX 2,600 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 2,120 Potential Upside/Downside+2.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.88 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.75 Trailing P/E Ratio3,097.33 Forward P/E Ratio24.82 P/E Growth1.88Net Income£1.31 billion Net Margins4.24% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity23.82% Return on Assets6.59% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio86.40 Current Ratio0.75 Quick Ratio0.86 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£31.03 billion Price / Sales1.27 Cash FlowGBX 137.97 per share Price / Cash Flow16.84 Book ValueGBX 299 per share Price / Book7.77Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,700,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£39.49 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.75 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for April 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Dominic Blakemore (Age 55)Group CEO & Director Comp: $3.38MMr. Charles Palmer Brown (Age 53)Group COO of North America & Director Comp: $2.27MMr. 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 OBEDirector of Corporate Policy and CommunicationsMs. 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 SharpeChief Financial Officer of UK & IrelandMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFlutter EntertainmentLON:FLTRInterContinental Hotels GroupLON:IHGNEXTLON:NXTSSP GroupLON:SSPGDomino's Pizza GroupLON:DOMView All CompetitorsInsidersPalmer BrownSold 579 sharesTotal: £1.19 M ($2,050.00/share)Petros ParrasSold 1,406 sharesTotal: £2.83 M ($2,015.00/share)Gary GreenSold 83,055 sharesTotal: £169.27 M ($2,038.00/share)Leanne WoodBought 1,477 shares on 8/2/2023Total: £2.98 M ($2,020.00/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy Compass Group Stock? CPG Pros and Cons Explained 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. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Compass Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. CPG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Compass Group stock right now? 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Compass Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CPG shares. View CPG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Compass Group's stock price target for 2024? 8 brokerages 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 anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,371 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CPG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CPG shares performed in 2024? Compass Group's stock was trading at GBX 2,146 at the start of the year. Since then, CPG shares have increased by 8.2% and is now trading at GBX 2,323. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Compass Group's earnings last quarter? Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 19th. The company reported $37.60 earnings per share 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 given 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 seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for CPG. 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). 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