# Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/CMP · data as of 2026-10-15 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP), nexqual.com/CMP" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 22.59 (+1.80% on the day) · last close of Oct 15, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 22.19 · day 21.86–22.66 · 52w 16.4–34.5 · market cap $948M · NYQ

## Key facts
- 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
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)
|  | 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) |

## Peers (Other Industrial Metals & Mining)
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%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/CMP · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt