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Compass Group (CPG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 29.73 +0.55 (+1.88%)
As of 10/2/2026 12:41 PM Eastern
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Compass Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 8 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
8

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Compass Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 8 have given a buy rating for CPG.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 2,937.14
According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Compass Group, the average price target is GBX 2,937.14. The highest price target for CPG is GBX 3,100, while the lowest price target for CPG is GBX 2,600. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9,779.39% from the current price of GBX 29.73.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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CPG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/4/25 to 10/4/26		1 Month Ago
9/4/25 to 9/4/26		3 Months Ago
7/6/25 to 7/6/26		1 Year Ago
10/4/24 to 10/4/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 2,937.14GBX 2,932.50GBX 2,932.50GBX 2,870
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyModerate Buy

CPG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CPG Price Targets by Month

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Compass Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCompass GroupConsumer Discretionary Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.19
Consensus RatingBuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
7/22/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/21/2026
Shore Capital Group Ltd logo
Shore Capital Group
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/1/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/15/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/11/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/5/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
12/2/2025
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 3,100+33.22%
11/27/2025
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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 UpgradeBuyGBX 2,750 ➝ GBX 3,000+26.64%

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Should I Buy Compass Group Stock? CPG Pros and Cons Explained

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Compass Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Compass Group PLC:

  • Compass Group PLC is currently trading at $29.48, a price point that sits well below its 52-week high of $34.90, suggesting potential for capital appreciation as the stock recovers from recent lows.
  • The company recently raised its earnings outlook and profit guidance following a strong first half, driven by contract wins and continued growth, which signals confidence in future financial performance.
  • Compass Group PLC reported third-quarter organic revenue growth of 7%, fueled by strength in workplace dining, indicating robust demand for its food services in the Business & Industry sector.
  • Brokerages maintain a consensus "Buy" rating for the stock, with recent reaffirmations from major firms like Royal Bank of Canada and Jefferies, reflecting institutional confidence in the company's trajectory.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 2.13%, providing a steady income stream for investors while it continues to generate underlying revenues of over $46 billion.

Compass Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Compass Group PLC for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, crossing below its 200-day moving average multiple times in 2026, including in June and April, which indicates persistent downward pressure on the share price.
  • Compass Group PLC recently added €250 million to its 2035 note issue, increasing its debt load, which could impact future cash flows and financial flexibility.
  • The company's P/E ratio is listed at 0.25, an unusually low figure that may signal underlying financial distress or accounting anomalies that warrant caution from value investors.
  • Despite recent growth, the stock remains near its 52-week low of $26.00, suggesting that the market has not yet fully priced in the company's operational improvements or that broader sector headwinds persist.
  • Insider activity shows mixed signals, with some insiders selling all their shares after transactions, which could be interpreted as a lack of long-term personal conviction in the stock's immediate upside.

CPG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Compass Group is GBX 2,937.14, with a high forecast of GBX 3,100 and a low forecast of GBX 2,600.

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Compass Group in the last year. There are currently 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" CPG shares.

According to analysts, Compass Group's stock has a predicted upside of 9,779.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Compass Group has been rated by research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada, and Shore Capital Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Compass Group more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Compass Group is Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CPG compares to other companies.

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