LON:CPG

Compass Group - CPG Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 1,926

+40.50 (+2.15%)

(As of 02/3/2023 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: 1,887.50
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1,926
50-Day Range: 1,830.50
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1,950
52-Week Range: 1,494
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1,970.50

Volume: 1.77 million shs
Average Volume: 3.75 million shs
Market Capitalization: £33.78 billion

P/E Ratio: 3,057.14
Dividend Yield: 2.38%
Price Target: GBX 1,985.83

Compass Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 3.1% Upside
GBX 1,985.83 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.41
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.59
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£17.45 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.88 out of 5 stars

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Compass Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,985.83, Compass Group has a forecasted upside of 3.1% from its current price of GBX 1,926.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Compass Group has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for CPG.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Compass Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.38%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Compass Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Compass Group is 37.14%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

4.6

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Compass 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 Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Compass Group is -1.41.

3.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Compass Group has a news sentiment score of 0.59. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.42 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Compass Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
38 people have searched for CPG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 27% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Compass Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Compass Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £174,504.80 in company stock.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Compass Group is 3,057.14, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.64.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Compass Group is 3,057.14, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 238.39.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Compass Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.16. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Compass Group has a P/B Ratio of 5.77. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Compass Group (LON:CPG) Stock

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. The company was founded in 1941 and is based in Chertsey, the United Kingdom.

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CPG Stock News Headlines

January 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

McDonald's (MCD) Q4 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates

January 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

With 87% ownership of the shares, Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) is heavily dominated by institutional owners

February 4, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)

A gold storm is coming…

“We are in the early stages of a mania – the calm before the storm.”...

January 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Compass Group (LON:CPG) Rating Reiterated by Peel Hunt

January 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) Receives GBX 1,993 Average Price Target from Brokerages

January 24, 2023 | msn.com

Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) Crossed Above the 200-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors

January 24, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Compass Group rises Tuesday, outperforms market

January 23, 2023 | msn.com

Holding company Compass widens reach into healthcare as a bright spot in moribund M&A market

February 4, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)

A gold storm is coming…

“We are in the early stages of a mania – the calm before the storm.”...

January 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

At UK£19.50, Is Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) Worth Looking At Closely?

December 20, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Compass Group (LON:CPG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.221

December 15, 2022 | marketwatch.com

Compass Group falls Thursday, underperforms market

December 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Compass Group's (LON:CPG) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

November 23, 2022 | msn.com

Caterer Elior posts third annual loss as costs, French contract talks weigh

November 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Compass Group Full Year 2022 Earnings: Beats Expectations

November 21, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com

Compass Group FY22 Profit Surges, Lifts Dividend; Sees Underlying Growth In FY23

November 21, 2022 | msn.com

Compass Group raises dividend, announces new buyback as pandemic fades

November 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Compass Group raises dividend, announces new buyback as pandemic fades

November 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

UPDATE 2-Caterer Compass' margin forecast disappoints after tasty results

November 21, 2022 | msn.com

Contract caterer Compass expects 2023 profit growth to top 20%

November 9, 2022 | msn.com

Jeep Compass prices revised by up to Rs 1.20 lakh

November 4, 2022 | msn.com

COMPASS Pathways Shares Q3 2022 Financial Results, Business News & Term's Highlights

September 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 21, 2022 | msn.com

Real estate giant Compass lays off 84 workers in Washington state as it targets tech team for cuts

September 8, 2022 | it.tmcnet.com

Coastal Construction selects COMPASS for trade partner prequalification

September 8, 2022 | benzinga.com

Compass Point Announces the Addition of Kenneth Slosser To its Investment Banking Team

August 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 88%

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CPG Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 5/19/2020
Ex-Dividend for 3/2 Dividend: 1/19/2023
Today: 2/04/2023
Dividend Payable: 3/02/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Restaurants
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Business Services
Current Symbol: LON:CPG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.compass-group.com
Phone: +44-1932-573000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 480,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 1,985.83
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 2,150
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 1,625
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +3.1%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio: 3,057.14
Forward P/E Ratio: 19.77
P/E Growth: 1.16
Net Income: N/A
Net Margins: N/A
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 82.59
Current Ratio: 0.95
Quick Ratio: 0.86

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £25.51 billion
Price / Sales: 1.32
Cash Flow: GBX 114.39 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 16.84
Book Value: GBX 333.70 per share
Price / Book: 5.77

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,753,862,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £33.78 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: N/A

Key Executives

Mr. Dominic Blakemore (Age 54)
Group CEO & Director
Comp: $3.3M

Mr. Charles Palmer Brown (Age 52)
Group CFO & Director
Comp: $2.26M

Mr. Gary R. Green (Age 66)
Group COO of North America & Exec. Director
Comp: $3.34M

Mr. Dev Amritesh (Age 48)
Managing Director

Ms. Alison R. Yapp (Age 57)
Group Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.

Mr. Michael Young OBE
Director of Corp. Policy and Communications

Ms. Deborah Lee (Age 49)
Group Chief People Officer

Mr. Andrew Barry
Managing Director of Bus. & Industry

Mr. Robin Mills (Age 56)
Regional Managing Director of UK & Ireland

Mr. James Meaney (Age 59)
Regional Managing Director of Latin America

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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CPG Stock - 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 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" CPG shares.
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What is Compass Group's stock price forecast for 2023?: 8 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Compass Group's stock. Their CPG share price forecasts range from GBX 1,625 to GBX 2,150. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 1,985.83 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 3.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have CPG shares performed in 2023?: Compass Group's stock was trading at GBX 1,917.50 at the start of the year. Since then, CPG stock has increased by 0.4% and is now trading at GBX 1,926.
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How were Compass Group's earnings last quarter?: Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 19th. The company reported $37.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $36.20 by $1.40.
How often does Compass Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Compass Group?: Compass Group declared a dividend on Tuesday, November 21st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 19th will be given a dividend of GBX 22.10 per share on Thursday, March 2nd. This represents a dividend yield of 1.23%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 19th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 9.40. The official announcement can be accessed 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 0.23 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.38%. The dividend payout ratio is 37.14%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
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).
What is Compass Group's stock symbol?: Compass Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "CPG."
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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What is Compass Group's stock price today?: One share of CPG stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,926.
How much money does Compass Group make?: Compass Group (LON:CPG) has a market capitalization of £33.78 billion and generates £25.51 billion in revenue each year.
How many employees does Compass Group have?: The company employs 480,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Compass Group?: Compass Group's mailing address is Compass House, Guildford Street, CHERTSEY, KT16 9BQ, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.compass-group.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1932-573000.

This page (LON:CPG) was last updated on 2/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Compass Group - CPG Share Forecast, Price & News

Compass Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Compass Group (LON:CPG) Stock

CPG Stock News Headlines

CPG Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

CPG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™