Compass Minerals International Company Profile (NYSE:CMP)

About Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMI) is a provider of essential minerals that solve nature's challenges, including salt for winter roadway safety and other consumer, industrial and agricultural uses; specialty plant nutrition minerals for the quality and yield of crops, and specialty chemicals for water treatment and other industrial processes. The Company has three segments: Salt, Plant Nutrition North America and Plant Nutrition South America. The Salt segment produces and markets salt and magnesium chloride for use in road deicing and dust control, food processing, water softeners, and agricultural and industrial applications. Its Plant Nutrition North America segment includes sales of sulfate of potash (SOP) specialty fertilizer and micronutrients. The Plant Nutrition South America segment operates two primary businesses in Brazil: agricultural productivity and chemical solutions.

Industry, Sector and Symbol:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Agricultural Chemicals
Sub-Industry: Diversified Metals & Mining
Symbol: NYSE:CMP
CUSIP: 20451N10
Web: www.compassminerals.com

Capitalization:

Market Cap: $2.25437 billion
Outstanding Shares: 33,824,000

Average Prices:

50 Day Moving Avg: $66.90
200 Day Moving Avg: $66.68
52 Week Range: $59.72 - $84.40

P/E:

Trailing P/E Ratio: 18.43
Foreward P/E Ratio: 16.78
P/E Growth: 6.15

Sales & Book Value:

Annual Revenue: $1.24 billion
Price / Sales: 1.80
Book Value: $20.51 per share
Price / Book: 3.22

Dividend:

Annual Dividend: $2.88
Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Profitability:

EBITDA: $248.2 million
Net Margins: 9.83%
Return on Equity: 10.01%
Return on Assets: 3.06%

Debt:

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.69%
Current Ratio: 2.12%
Quick Ratio: 0.99%

Misc:

Average Volume: 393,784 shs.
Beta: 0.44
Short Ratio: 15.96

Frequently Asked Questions for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

What is Compass Minerals International's stock symbol?

Compass Minerals International trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CMP."

How often does Compass Minerals International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Compass Minerals International?

Compass Minerals International declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, August 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.72 per share on Friday, September 15th. This represents a $2.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.37%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 30th. View Compass Minerals International's Dividend History.

How were Compass Minerals International's earnings last quarter?

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) issued its earnings results on Monday, August, 7th. The company reported ($0.19) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.07) by $0.12. The firm earned $228 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $261.13 million. Compass Minerals International had a net margin of 9.83% and a return on equity of 10.01%. The business's revenue was up 34.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.18 EPS. View Compass Minerals International's Earnings History.

When will Compass Minerals International make its next earnings announcement?

Compass Minerals International is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, October, 30th 2017. View Earnings Estimates for Compass Minerals International.

What guidance has Compass Minerals International issued on next quarter's earnings?

Compass Minerals International updated its FY17 earnings guidance on Monday, August, 7th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $3.00-3.50 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $3.10.

Where is Compass Minerals International's stock going? Where will Compass Minerals International's stock price be in 2017?

5 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Compass Minerals International's stock. Their predictions range from $63.00 to $84.00. On average, they expect Compass Minerals International's share price to reach $73.60 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Compass Minerals International.

Who are some of Compass Minerals International's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Compass Minerals International include Versum Materials (VSM), National Steel Company (SID), Methanex Corporation (MEOH), Univar (UNVR), BRP (DOO), Ashland Global Holdings (ASH), KAZ Minerals PLC (KAZ), AngloGold Ashanti Limited (AU), Polymetal International PLC (POLY), Buenaventura Mining Company (BVN), Cabot Corp (CBT), Ivanhoe Mines Ltd (IVN), Sappi (SPPJY), Cameco Corporation (CCJ), IAMGOLD Corp (IMG), Sensient Technologies Corporation (SXT), PolyOne Corporation (POL) and Gold Fields Limited (GFI).

Who are Compass Minerals International's key executives?

Compass Minerals International's management team includes the folowing people:

Francis Joseph Malecha, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
James D. Standen, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting and Financial Officer, Treasurer
Diana C. Toman, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Steve N. Berger, Senior Vice President-Corporate Services
Brad Griffith, Senior Vice President - Plant Nutrition
Anthony J. Sepich, Senior Vice President - Salt
John David Craft, Vice President, Corporate Controller
Richard S. Grant, Lead Independent Director
David J. D'Antoni, Independent Director
Valdemar L. Fischer, Independent Director

Who owns Compass Minerals International stock?

Compass Minerals International's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Beacon Financial Group (0.34%). Company insiders that own Compass Minerals International stock include David J Goadby, Jack C Leunig and James D Standen. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Compass Minerals International.

Who bought Compass Minerals International stock? Who is buying Compass Minerals International stock?

Compass Minerals International's stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Beacon Financial Group. View Insider Buying and Selling for Compass Minerals International.

How do I buy Compass Minerals International stock?

Shares of Compass Minerals International can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

What is Compass Minerals International's stock price today?

One share of Compass Minerals International stock can currently be purchased for approximately $65.95.

MarketBeat Community Rating for Compass Minerals International (NYSE CMP)

Community Ranking:		1.3 out of 5 ()
Outperform Votes:		98 (Vote Outperform)
Underperform Votes:		274 (Vote Underperform)
Total Votes:		372

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Compass Minerals International and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

Consensus Ratings for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) (How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?)

Ratings Breakdown:	2 Hold Ratings, 3 Buy Ratings
Consensus Rating:	Buy (Score: 2.60)
Consensus Price Target:	$73.60 (11.60% upside)

Consensus Price Target History for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

Analysts' Ratings History for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

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Date	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target	Impact on Share Price
10/2/2017	Monness Crespi & Hardt	Upgrade	Neutral -> Buy	$76.00	Medium
9/25/2017	J P Morgan Chase & Co	Upgrade	Neutral -> Overweight	$70.00	High
9/21/2017	Stifel Nicolaus	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$84.00	Low
8/9/2017	Credit Suisse Group	Set Price Target	Hold	$70.00 -> $63.00	Medium
5/15/2017	BMO Capital Markets	Reiterated Rating	Hold	$75.00	N/A
6/15/2016	KeyCorp	Downgrade	Overweight -> Sector Weight		N/A
6/5/2016	Cantor Fitzgerald	Reiterated Rating	Hold	$98.00	N/A
4/12/2016	Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)	Lower Price Target		$60.00 -> $57.00	N/A
3/30/2016	BB&T Corporation	Downgrade	Buy -> Hold		N/A
1/21/2016	Deutsche Bank AG	Lower Price Target	Hold	$88.00 -> $75.00	N/A

(Data available from 10/17/2015 forward)

Earnings History for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

Earnings by Quarter for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

Earnings History by Quarter for Compass Minerals International (NYSE CMP)

Date	Quarter	Consensus Estimate	Actual EPS	Revenue Estimate	Actual Revenue	Release Link	Conference Call
10/23/2017		$0.85					N/A
8/7/2017	Q2 2017	($0.07)	($0.19)	$261.13 million	$228.00 million	View	Listen
5/3/2017	Q1 2017	$0.43	$0.63	$386.97 million	$387.80 million	View	Listen
2/8/2017	Q416	$1.11	$1.35	$399.66 million	$443.20 million	View	Listen
10/24/2016	Q316	$0.28	$0.27	$207.25 million	$179.60 million	View	Listen
7/25/2016	Q216	$0.17	$0.18	$177.56 million	$169.50 million	View	Listen
4/25/2016	Q116	$1.33	$1.46	$347.69 million	$345.70 million	View	Listen
2/8/2016	Q415	$1.53	$1.72	$336.44 million	$289.30 million	View	Listen
10/27/2015	Q315	$0.83	$0.80	$251.90 million	$232.70 million	View	Listen
7/27/2015	Q215	$0.30	$0.39	$179.04 million	$183.70 million	View	Listen
4/27/2015	Q115	$1.87	$1.79	$411.39 million	$393.00 million	View	Listen
2/9/2015	Q414	$1.92	$2.38	$387.63 million	$433.00 million	View	Listen
10/27/2014	Q314	$0.82	$0.81	$225.80 million	$240.50 million	View	Listen
7/28/2014	Q214	$0.21	$0.13	$194.13 million	$186.60 million	View	Listen
4/28/2014	Q114	$1.42	$1.49	$393.15 million	$422.00 million	View	Listen
2/11/2014	Q413	$1.71	$1.65	$363.61 million	$387.40 million	View	Listen
10/29/2013	Q313	$0.55	$0.46	$194.25 million	$184.70 million	View	Listen
7/29/2013	Q2 2013	$0.40	$0.31	$177.44 million	$173.80 million	View	Listen
4/29/2013	Q1 2013	$0.99	$1.38	$344.10 million	$383.70 million	View	Listen
2/6/2013	Q4 2012	$1.00	$1.02	$292.80 million	$367.10 million	View	Listen
10/29/2012	Q312	$0.30	$0.28	$175.34 million	$181.00 million	View	N/A
7/30/2012		$0.27	$0.31			View	N/A
4/26/2012		$1.57	$1.48			View	N/A
2/7/2012		$1.63	$1.31			View	N/A
10/26/2011		$0.64	$1.03			View	N/A
7/28/2011		$0.52	$0.42			View	N/A
4/27/2011		$1.80	$1.69			View	N/A
2/8/2011		$1.83	$1.83			View	N/A

(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)

Earnings Estimates for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: $2.58

Quarter	Number of Estimates	Low Estimate	High Estimate	Average Estimate
Q1 2017	1	$0.55	$0.55	$0.55
Q2 2017	1	($0.12)	($0.12)	($0.12)
Q3 2017	1	$0.79	$0.79	$0.79
Q4 2017	1	$1.36	$1.36	$1.36

(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)

Current Dividend Information for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

Most Recent Dividend:	9/15/2017
Annual Dividend:	$2.88
Dividend Yield:	4.37%
Dividend Growth:	8.40% (3 Year Average)
Payout Ratio:	80.45% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 109.92% (Based on This Year's Estimates) 73.28% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
Track Record:	13 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth

Dividend Payments by Quarter for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

Dividend History by Quarter for Compass Minerals International (NYSE CMP)

Announced	Period	Amount	Yield	Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payable Date
8/4/2017	Quarterly	$0.72	4.25%	8/30/2017	9/1/2017	9/15/2017
5/5/2017	quarterly	$0.72	4.25%	5/30/2017	6/1/2017	6/15/2017
2/3/2017	quarterly	$0.72	3.51%	2/27/2017	3/1/2017	3/15/2017
11/10/2016	quarterly	$0.70	3.66%	11/29/2016	12/1/2016	12/15/2016
8/5/2016	quarterly	$0.70	3.97%	8/30/2016	9/1/2016	9/15/2016
5/5/2016	quarterly	$0.70	3.71%	5/27/2016	6/1/2016	6/15/2016
2/9/2016	quarterly	$0.70	3.86%	2/25/2016	2/29/2016	3/15/2016
11/12/2015	quarterly	$0.66	3.25%	11/27/2015	12/1/2015	12/15/2015
8/4/2015	quarterly	$0.66	3.31%	8/27/2015	8/31/2015	9/14/2015
5/8/2015	quarterly	$0.66	2.98%	5/28/2015	6/1/2015	6/15/2015
2/10/2015	quarterly	$0.66	2.87%	2/25/2015	2/27/2015	3/13/2015
11/5/2014	quarterly	$0.60	2.79%	11/26/2014	12/1/2014	12/15/2014
8/7/2014	quarterly	$0.60	2.79%	8/27/2014	8/29/2014	9/12/2014
5/8/2014	quarterly	$0.60	2.62%	5/28/2014	5/30/2014	6/13/2014
2/10/2014	quarterly	$0.60	2.83%	2/26/2014	2/28/2014	3/14/2014
11/6/2013	quarterly	$0.55	3.01%	11/26/2013	11/29/2013	12/13/2013
8/8/2013	quarterly	$0.55	2.87%	8/28/2013	8/30/2013	9/13/2013
5/9/2013	quarterly	$0.55	2.49%	5/29/2013	5/31/2013	6/14/2013
2/11/2013	quarterly	$0.55	2.93%	2/27/2013	3/1/2013	3/15/2013

(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.78%

Institutional Ownership by Quarter for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

Insider Trades by Quarter for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

Transaction Date	Insider Name	Title	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction
8/9/2017	James D Standen	CFO	Buy	300	$66.30	$19,890.00
3/14/2016	David J Goadby	VP	Sell	5,239	$72.53	$379,984.67
2/17/2016	Jack C. Leunig	SVP	Sell	2,910	$68.76	$200,091.60
3/13/2015	David J Goadby	VP	Sell	3,104	$92.88	$288,299.52
3/12/2015	Jack C Leunig	SVP	Sell	1,850	$93.56	$173,086.00
11/19/2014	Robert Dana Miller	SVP	Sell	2,639	$90.50	$238,829.50
11/7/2014	David J Goadby	VP	Sell	8,453	$87.27	$737,693.31
9/11/2014	Rodney L Underdown	CFO	Sell	5,524	$90.06	$497,491.44
8/7/2014	Rodney L Underdown	CFO	Sell	8,453	$86.90	$734,565.70
6/11/2014	Bradley J Bell	Director	Sell	10,000	$92.28	$922,800.00
3/11/2014	David Goadby	VP	Sell	2,113	$86.26	$182,267.38
3/11/2014	Rodney Underdown	CFO	Sell	2,382	$86.26	$205,471.32
11/1/2013	Rodney L Underdown	CFO	Sell	17,829	$75.23	$1,341,275.67
8/8/2013	Rodney Underdown	CFO	Sell	5,000	$77.02	$385,100.00
5/20/2013	David J Goadby	VP	Sell	8,071	$89.69	$723,887.99
5/1/2013	Keith E Clark	VP	Sell	10,071	$85.24	$858,452.04
11/2/2012	David J Goadby	VP	Sell	14,000	$79.97	$1,119,580.00

(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Headline Trends for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Latest Headlines for Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

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Date	Headline
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : CMP-US : October 16, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - October 16 at 6:04 PM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Monday www.americanbankingnews.com - October 16 at 5:46 AM
	Compass Minerals to Host Conference Call to Discuss Third-Quarter 2017 Financial Results finance.yahoo.com - October 12 at 6:07 PM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : CMP-US : October 6, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 5:34 PM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research www.americanbankingnews.com - October 5 at 6:14 PM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) to Post FY2017 Earnings of $2.60 Per Share, KeyCorp Forecasts www.americanbankingnews.com - October 5 at 8:34 AM
	Q3 2017 Earnings Forecast for Compass Minerals International, Inc. Issued By KeyCorp (CMP) www.americanbankingnews.com - October 4 at 8:00 AM
	Analysts Expect Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Will Announce Quarterly Sales of $322.50 Million www.americanbankingnews.com - October 4 at 5:40 AM
	Compass Minerals upgraded to Buy at Monness Crespi - Seeking Alpha seekingalpha.com - October 2 at 10:52 PM
	$0.78 Earnings Per Share Expected for Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) This Quarter www.americanbankingnews.com - October 2 at 6:18 PM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Stock Rating Upgraded by Monness Crespi & Hardt www.americanbankingnews.com - October 2 at 7:53 AM
	Critical Survey: Compass Minerals International (CMP) versus Its Rivals www.americanbankingnews.com - October 1 at 12:18 PM
	Head-To-Head Review: Compass Minerals International (CMP) and The Competition www.americanbankingnews.com - September 28 at 2:28 PM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages www.americanbankingnews.com - September 28 at 2:30 AM
	Company News For Sep 25, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - September 25 at 3:40 PM
	Compass Minerals International (CMP) Tumbled To A New Low For The Year www.rttnews.com - September 25 at 12:25 PM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : CMP-US : September 25, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - September 25 at 12:25 PM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. : CMP-US: Dividend Analysis : September 01st, 2017 (record date) : By the numbers : September 25, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - September 25 at 12:25 PM
	Compass Minerals cuts earnings view on Goderich mine output constraints - Seeking Alpha seekingalpha.com - September 24 at 3:13 AM
	Here's Why Compass Minerals International, Inc. Plunged Today - Motley Fool www.fool.com - September 24 at 3:13 AM
	Compass Minerals International Becomes Oversold www.nasdaq.com - September 22 at 9:27 PM
	Why Versartis, Wayfair, and Compass Minerals Slumped Today finance.yahoo.com - September 22 at 9:27 PM
	BRIEF-Compass Minerals Int'l reports production constraints at Goderich Mine www.businessinsider.com - September 22 at 4:20 PM
	Here’s Why Compass Minerals International, Inc. Plunged Today finance.yahoo.com - September 22 at 4:20 PM
	Compass Minerals Reports Short-Term Production Constraints at Goderich Mine finance.yahoo.com - September 21 at 5:14 PM
	How Analysts’ Earnings Estimates for CMP, SMG, and ICL Have Changed finance.yahoo.com - September 21 at 5:14 PM
	Compass Minerals International's (CMP) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Stifel Nicolaus www.americanbankingnews.com - September 21 at 11:24 AM
	ETFs with exposure to Compass Minerals International, Inc. : September 19, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - September 19 at 5:19 PM
	Analyzing Agrium (AGU) and Compass Minerals International (CMP) www.americanbankingnews.com - September 19 at 4:26 PM
	Financial Contrast: Compass Minerals International (CMP) & Its Peers www.americanbankingnews.com - September 16 at 6:14 AM
	Comparing Compass Minerals International (CMP) and Its Rivals www.americanbankingnews.com - September 15 at 6:52 AM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Expected to Announce Earnings of $0.84 Per Share www.americanbankingnews.com - September 14 at 12:24 AM
	Compass Minerals International (CMP) vs. The Competition Financial Survey www.americanbankingnews.com - September 10 at 10:22 PM
	Ciner Resources (CINR) & Compass Minerals International (CMP) Head to Head Analysis www.americanbankingnews.com - September 10 at 2:40 PM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : CMP-US : September 4, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - September 4 at 5:14 PM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages www.americanbankingnews.com - September 3 at 2:32 AM
	ETFs with exposure to Compass Minerals International, Inc. : August 31, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - August 31 at 10:14 PM
	Compass Minerals to Webcast Upcoming Investor Day finance.yahoo.com - August 31 at 5:14 PM
	Compass Minerals International (CMP) vs. American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Financial Analysis www.americanbankingnews.com - August 31 at 4:26 AM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for August 30, 2017 - Nasdaq www.nasdaq.com - August 29 at 10:43 PM
	Compass Minerals International (CMP) vs. Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) Head-To-Head Contrast www.americanbankingnews.com - August 29 at 12:22 AM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. :CMP-US: Earnings Analysis: Q2, 2017 By the Numbers : August 28, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - August 28 at 5:11 PM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $343.39 Million www.americanbankingnews.com - August 28 at 3:56 AM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Plans $0.72 Quarterly Dividend www.americanbankingnews.com - August 25 at 9:48 AM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : CMP-US : August 24, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - August 24 at 5:30 PM
	Compass Minerals International, Inc. – Value Analysis (NYSE:CMP) : August 21, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - August 22 at 10:53 PM
	What’s Compass Minerals Doing to Gain a Cost Advantage? finance.yahoo.com - August 18 at 5:23 PM
	Grab This Bargain 4.5% Yielder Even Cheaper Than Chief Financial Officer Standen Did - Nasdaq www.nasdaq.com - August 14 at 5:44 PM
	KeyCorp Equities Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) www.americanbankingnews.com - August 14 at 6:42 AM
	See what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Compass Minerals International Inc. finance.yahoo.com - August 11 at 5:45 PM