LON:CPG Compass Group (CPG) Share Price, News & Analysis → Bigger Than NVIDIA? (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free CPG Stock Alerts GBX 2,205 +9.00 (+0.41%) (As of 12:39 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 2,196▼ 2,22750-Day Range 2,140▼ 2,32152-Week Range 1,940.50▼ 2,332Volume3.45 million shsAverage Volume3.88 million shsMarket Capitalization£37.49 billionP/E Ratio2,826.92Dividend Yield2.04%Price TargetGBX 2,374 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get Compass Group alerts: Email Address Compass Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.88 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.7% UpsideGBX 2,374 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-1.41Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£6.09 M Bought Last QuarterProj. 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.0.96 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.Amount of Analyst CoverageCompass Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Compass Group's stock forecast and price target. 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 1.98%, 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 5,769.23%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Compass Group's dividend. 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 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCompass 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 0.46 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Compass Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 8 people have searched for CPG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -82% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Compass Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £60,928 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.15% of the stock of Compass Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions77.34% of the stock of Compass Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Compass Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Compass Group is 2,826.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.77.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Compass Group is 2,826.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 371.40.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCompass Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.80. 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 5.80. 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 Oasis GoldThe Scary Fed Idea To Turn Your Dollars Into a Digital Power GrabCash is becoming a relic of the past… Soon, Biden and the Federal Reserve plan to replace the dollar with their own controllable, traceable, programmable digital currency.Act now and claim your free information kit before it's too late! 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 HeadlinesMay 31, 2024 | insidertrades.comCompass Group PLC (LON:CPG) Insider Buys £60,928 in StockJune 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCompass Group (LON:CPG) Stock Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average of $2,181.07June 18, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)The ONE AI Stock to own now. (It’s not Nvidia.)Don’t panic — you haven’t missed the boat on AI. In fact, it has barely launched. Sure, the early stages of this boom were big … But I believe the real wealth in AI has yet to be made …June 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCompass Group PLC (LON:CPG) Receives GBX 2,374 Consensus Target Price from BrokeragesMay 19, 2024 | msn.com1 top FTSE 100 growth stock to consider buying before the end of MayMay 17, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comATTENTION Compass Minerals International (CMP) Shareholders: Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed Against Compass Minerals International (CMP)May 15, 2024 | reuters.comFTSE 100 hits record high on Experian boost; US CPI on tapMay 7, 2024 | nytimes.comCompass Direct LLC’s 2024 Registration in North CarolinaJune 18, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)The ONE AI Stock to own now. (It’s not Nvidia.)Don’t panic — you haven’t missed the boat on AI. In fact, it has barely launched. Sure, the early stages of this boom were big … But I believe the real wealth in AI has yet to be made …April 1, 2024 | msn.comNew to investing? I’d invest my first £1,000 in these FTSE sharesMarch 25, 2024 | msn.comEntry-level Jeep Compass SUV sets high bar on comfort, priceMarch 20, 2024 | lse.co.ukCompass Group Regulatory NewsMarch 8, 2024 | proactiveinvestors.comCompass can hand out more after UAE deal, suggests brokerFebruary 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 agentsSee 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 7/25 Dividend6/13/2024Today6/18/2024Dividend Payable7/25/2024Get 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 2,374 High Stock Price TargetGBX 2,600 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 2,120 Potential Upside/Downside+7.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.88 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.78 Trailing P/E Ratio2,826.92 Forward P/E Ratio23.10 P/E Growth1.8Net Income£1.76 billion Net Margins4.26% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity26.61% Return on Assets7.52% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio89.31 Current Ratio0.78 Quick Ratio0.86 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£41.28 billion Price / Sales0.91 Cash FlowGBX 130.96 per share Price / Cash Flow16.84 Book ValueGBX 380 per share Price / Book5.80Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,700,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£37.49 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.77 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.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 CompetitorsGreggsLON:GRGGreene KingLON:GNKMitchells & ButlersLON:MABSSP GroupLON:SSPGDomino's Pizza GroupLON:DOMView All CompetitorsInsidersArlene Isaacs-LoweBought 2,800 shares on 5/28/2024Total: £6.09 M ($2,176.00/share)Palmer 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's Overweight Rating Reiterated by JPMorgan Chase & Co., indicating positive sentiment from analysts. Strong presence in various sectors such as business and industry, healthcare, education, and defense, providing diversified revenue streams. Continual growth and expansion in North America, Europe, and internationally, showcasing global market penetration. Consistent track record of offering essential support services like cleaning, reception, and facilities management, ensuring stable demand. Current stock price at GBX 2,600 ($32.84), which may present a potential buying opportunity based on market analysis. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Compass Group PLC for these reasons: Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the demand for support services, affecting revenue streams. Intense competition in the food and support services industry may lead to pricing pressures and margin challenges. Dependency on various sectors like healthcare and education, which are subject to regulatory changes and funding fluctuations. Potential operational risks related to managing remote camps, offshore sectors, and defense services, leading to unforeseen costs. External factors such as geopolitical events or natural disasters could disrupt operations and supply chains, impacting financial performance. 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 Tuesday, June 11, 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 equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Compass Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,374 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.7% 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 stock has increased by 2.7% and is now trading at GBX 2,205. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Compass Group's earnings last quarter? Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 19th. The company reported $37.60 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $36.20 by $1.40. Compass Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 26.61% and a net margin of 4.26%. How often does Compass Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Compass Group? Compass Group announced a dividend on Wednesday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 13th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.21 per share on Thursday, July 25th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.71%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 13th. 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 45 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.98%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,769.23%. 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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