Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Stock Price & Analysis
Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) closed at USD 22.59 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.80% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 22.19; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 21.86–22.66 on volume of 252,200 shares. Market capitalization is $948.35M, with a 52-week range of USD 16.4–34.5 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (CMP)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 29.5 (range 25–34).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +23.4% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -68.4% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-08-05, EPS estimate USD -0.03, revenue estimate $219M.
Analysts (CMP)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 29.5 (low 25, high 34).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | Deutsche Bank | Target lowered | Buy | $35 → $32 |
| 2026-08-10 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral → Underweight | $30 → $27 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CMP)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +23.4% | -68.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +23.5% | -20.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 51.3% | 52.7% |
| Max drawdown | -34.9% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -88.3% (Oct 2021→Sep 2024) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 22.59 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.80% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 22.19 |
| Open | USD 22.2 |
| Day Range | USD 21.86 – 22.66 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 16.4 – 34.5 |
| Volume | 252,200 shares |
| Market Cap | $948.35M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CMP)
Nexqual's technical model rates CMP "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.14 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 24.27) |
| MACD | -0.53 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CMP)
Wall Street analysts rate CMP "Hold" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 29.5 (range USD 25–34), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 29.5 |
| High Target | USD 34 |
| Low Target | USD 25 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 1 / 1 |
Earnings (CMP)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.03 |
| Revenue Estimate | $219.05M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.14 vs est -0.06 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.63 vs est 0.59 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.43 vs est 0.26 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.17 vs est -0.23 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CMP)
| Total Revenue | $1.29B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +0.30% |
| Gross Margin | +17.22% |
| Operating Margin | +5.06% |
| Profit Margin | +1.42% |
| ROE | +7.17% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.94 |
| Current Ratio | 2.01 |
| Total Cash | $56.30M |
| Total Debt | $774.60M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CMP)
Nexqual rates Compass Minerals International, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +11% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 17%, operating 5% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $56M cash vs $775M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $156M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 5.0% |
Ownership (CMP)
| Insider Ownership | +23.25% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +78.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | 41.98M |
| Float | 39.34M |
| Short % of Float | +5.61% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (CMP)
Compass Minerals International, Inc. is led by Edward C. Dowling Jr., B.Sc., M.Sc. (age 70), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Edward C. Dowling Jr., B.Sc., M.Sc. (age 70) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Peter Fjellman (age 55) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Brandon Risner (age 50) |
| Vice President, Treasurer & Investor Relations | Brent Collins |
Major Backers & Investors (CMP)
Notable institutional backers of Compass Minerals International, Inc. include Koch, Inc. , American Century Companies Inc, Sailingstone Capital Partners LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Koch, Inc. | 16.76% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 10.85% |
| Sailingstone Capital Partners LLC | 7.98% |
| Victory Portfolios-Victory Global Energy Transition Fund | 4.65% |
| Irenic Capital Management LP | 2.54% |
| Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc. | 2.11% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.01% |
| State Street | 8.98% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.36% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.27% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| NEXA | Nexa Resources S.A. | USD 12.48 | ▼ 4.81% |
| SSMR | Sunshine Silver Mining & Refini | USD 12.06 | ▼ 11.84% |
| ALM | Almonty Industries Inc. | USD 10.1 | ▼ 8.01% |
| SKE | Skeena Resources Limited | USD 31.94 | ▲ 1.36% |
| USAR | USA Rare Earth, Inc. | USD 11.09 | ▼ 1.68% |
| MTRN | Materion Corporation | USD 252.16 | ▼ 7.24% |
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