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Compass Group (CMPGY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$30.44 -0.27 (-0.87%)
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Compass Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
4

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Compass Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 2 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CMPGY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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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CMPGY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/8/25 to 9/8/26		1 Month Ago
8/9/25 to 8/9/26		3 Months Ago
6/10/25 to 6/10/26		1 Year Ago
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingStrong BuyStrong BuyStrong BuyHold

CMPGY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CMPGY Price Targets by Month

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Compass Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCompass GroupConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.50
2.20
2.53
Consensus RatingStrong BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A203.33% Upside14.04% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
12/1/2025
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform
11/28/2025
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
11/27/2025
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/11/2025
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. logo
The Goldman Sachs Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy

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

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 Saturday, September 5, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Compass Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

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 $30.71, which is near the lower end of its 52-week range between $26.95 and $35.94, potentially offering a favorable entry point for investors seeking exposure to the diversified consumer services sector.
  • The company demonstrated strong fundamental performance in the first half of fiscal year 2026, achieving 9% revenue growth and 12% EBIT growth, which outpaced historical rates and indicates effective execution of its international and M&A expansion strategies.
  • Forward-looking guidance for fiscal year 2026 projects organic revenue growth of approximately 7% and EBIT growth of 11%, suggesting that the company is well-positioned to benefit from scale efficiencies and the integration of recent bolt-on acquisitions.
  • With a beta of 0.69, Compass Group PLC exhibits lower volatility than the broader market, making it a potentially stable holding for investors looking to reduce portfolio risk while maintaining exposure to essential food and support services.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 1.54%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is a notable feature for a firm in the specialized consumer services industry that serves critical sectors like healthcare and education.

Compass Group
Bear Case

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

  • Recent technical indicators show weakness, as the stock crossed below its 50-day moving average on September 3, 2026, and again on August 17, 2026, signaling a potential downward trend in the short term.
  • Short interest in Compass Group PLC increased significantly in August 2026, rising 208.8% from 38,164 shares on July 30 to 117,851 shares on August 14, which may indicate growing bearish sentiment among traders.
  • Despite strong growth, some analysts have noted that the current valuation leaves limited upside potential, with one Seeking Alpha article from June 2026 suggesting the company may not outperform the market in 2026, justifying a Hold rating.
  • Operating margins, while improving, are not increasing at a rapid pace, which could limit the company's ability to significantly boost profitability in a competitive market environment.
  • The company's reliance on labor-intensive services in sectors like healthcare and education exposes it to potential margin pressures from rising labor costs, which could offset the benefits of revenue growth and scale efficiencies.

CMPGY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Compass Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "strong buy" CMPGY shares.

According to analysts, Compass Group's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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