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Compass
(LSE:CPG)
Compass (CPG) vs. S&P 500 (SPY)
Compass Business Overview & Revenue Model
Compass Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | |||||
| TTM | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | Total Revenue | ||||
| 31.81B | 42.00B | 31.03B | 25.51B | 17.91B | 19.94B |
| Gross Profit | |||||
| 2.14B | 13.93B | 1.95B | 1.48B | 962.00M | 3.76B |
| EBIT | |||||
| 2.17B | 2.54B | 2.25B | 1.45B | 990.00M | 570.00M |
| EBITDA | |||||
| 2.72B | 3.41B | 2.74B | 2.35B | 1.28B | 915.00M |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | |||||
| 1.36B | 1.40B | 1.31B | 1.24B | 357.00M | 133.00M |
| Balance Sheet | Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | ||||
| 695.00M | 623.00M | 1.03B | 1.99B | 1.84B | 1.48B |
| Total Assets | |||||
| 17.77B | 24.35B | 21.48B | 18.75B | 14.87B | 14.73B |
| Total Debt | |||||
| 5.84B | 5.91B | 5.27B | 4.88B | 4.48B | 4.72B |
| Net Debt | |||||
| 5.14B | 5.29B | 4.24B | 2.89B | 2.64B | 3.24B |
| Total Liabilities | |||||
| 12.59B | 17.44B | 15.18B | 12.84B | 9.95B | 9.92B |
| Stockholders Equity | |||||
| 5.14B | 6.83B | 6.26B | 5.87B | 4.89B | 4.79B |
| Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | ||||
| 1.51B | 2.23B | 1.83B | 1.31B | 943.00M | 205.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | |||||
| 2.25B | 3.13B | 2.17B | 1.60B | 1.17B | 914.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | |||||
| -1.32B | -1.49B | -1.23B | -874.00M | -727.00M | -1.10B |
| Financing Cash Flow | |||||
| -1.42B | -1.94B | -2.09B | -693.00M | -152.00M | 1.28B |
Compass Technical Analysis
Compass Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | £45.14B | 40.68 | 21.72% | 1.79% | 6.81% | -14.09% | |
66 Neutral | £1.32B | 8.88 | 6.35% | ― | 4.27% | ― | |
66 Neutral | £692.19M | 14.62 | 12.18% | 2.02% | 5.74% | -16.78% | |
60 Neutral | £1.03B | 25.12 | 7.71% | ― | 1.45% | -61.69% | |
59 Neutral | $12.44B | 10.63 | 2.89% | 3.66% | 1.52% | -17.39% | |
59 Neutral | £1.26B | 46.03 | 12.09% | 2.22% | 14.07% | 236.27% |
Compass Earnings Call Summary
Compass Corporate Events
Compass Group PLC announced its total voting rights and capital structure as of February 28, 2025. The company has a total of 1,785,403,977 ordinary shares, with 1,697,430,179 shares admitted to trading and 87,973,798 shares held in treasury. The voting rights for the shares admitted to trading are 1,697,430,179, with each share carrying one vote, while treasury shares have suspended voting rights. The announcement also highlights the inclusion of shares traded as American Depositary Shares on the New York Stock Exchange within the total voting rights figure, which is crucial for shareholders to determine their notification obligations under the FCA’s rules.
Compass Group PLC announced the issuance of top-up conditional awards under its Long Term Incentive Plan 2018 to key executives, including CEO Dominic Blakemore, CFO Petros Parras, and COO Palmer Brown. This move aligns with the 2025 Remuneration Policy approved by shareholders, reflecting the company’s commitment to aligning executive incentives with shareholder interests. The awards are contingent upon fulfilling performance conditions over a three-year period, indicating a strategic approach to retain and motivate top management which could impact the company’s operational focus and stakeholder confidence.
Compass Group PLC, a company that provides food service management and support services, announced the sterling equivalent of its final dividend. The final dividend is set at 31.42 pence per ordinary share, based on a US dollar to sterling exchange rate achieved through forward contracts. This announcement reflects Compass Group’s financial strategy in currency management, potentially impacting its stakeholders by demonstrating a calculated approach to international financial operations.
Compass Group PLC held its Annual General Meeting on February 6, 2025, where all proposed resolutions were passed following a poll. The resolutions included receiving the Directors’ Annual Report and Accounts, approving the Directors’ Remuneration Policy and Report, electing and re-electing board members, declaring a final dividend, and re-appointing auditors, among others. The board expressed gratitude to shareholders for their support, and the results will be made available on the company’s website and the National Storage Mechanism.
Compass Group PLC reported a strong start to the year with a 9.2% organic revenue growth for the first quarter of 2025, driven by continued positive outsourcing trends and strong client retention across all regions. The company invested approximately $1.0 billion in mergers and acquisitions, including the acquisition of Dupont Restauration in France and 4Service in Norway, while divesting operations in Chile and Kazakhstan. Despite potential negative impacts from foreign exchange rates, Compass maintained its guidance for 2025, expecting high single-digit operating profit growth and over 7.5% organic revenue growth.
Compass Group PLC announced its total voting rights and capital structure as of January 31, 2025. The company reported 1,785,403,977 ordinary shares, with 1,697,430,179 admitted to trading and 87,973,798 held in treasury. The voting rights for shares held in treasury are suspended, and the company sponsors a Level 1 American Depositary Receipt Programme, facilitating trading on the New York Stock Exchange. This announcement aids shareholders in determining their notification obligations under FCA rules.
Compass Group PLC announced its total voting rights and capital as of December 31, 2024. The company has issued 1,785,403,977 ordinary shares, with 1,697,430,179 shares admitted to trading and 87,973,798 shares held in treasury. The total number of voting rights for shares admitted to trading is 1,697,430,179, with each share carrying one vote, while treasury shares have suspended voting rights. The announcement also included details about its level 1 American Depositary Receipt Programme, where shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. This information helps shareholders determine their interest or changes in interest regarding Compass Group PLC.
Compass Group PLC has published its Annual Report for 2024 and announced the Notice of its 2025 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for February 6, 2025. These documents, including the Form of Proxy, are now available on the company’s website and have been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism for inspection, reflecting the company’s commitment to transparency and compliance with regulatory standards.
Compass Group PLC has executed a share buyback, purchasing 59,960 ordinary shares on December 17, 2024, as part of the second and final stage of its $500 million buyback program. The shares will be held in treasury to meet obligations related to employee share schemes. This strategic move aims to enhance shareholder value and optimize the company’s capital structure, reflecting a commitment to return capital to shareholders.
Compass Group PLC announced the vesting of conditional awards under its Long Term Incentive Plan 2018 for Palmer Brown, the Group COO for North America. The transaction involved the acquisition of shares and subsequent sale to meet tax obligations, reflecting the company’s strategic incentive structures to align management interests with shareholder value.
Compass Group PLC has recently executed a share buyback of 61,201 ordinary shares, purchased on the London Stock Exchange, as part of its ongoing $500 million buyback program. This transaction, facilitated by J.P. Morgan Securities plc, is intended to meet obligations related to employee share schemes and reflects the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure effectively, while potentially enhancing shareholder value.
Compass Group PLC announced the purchase of 60,064 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program. This transaction marks the completion of the company’s $500 million buyback initiative, which aims to manage share capital efficiently and meet obligations related to employee share schemes. The buyback is expected to have implications for the company’s market positioning, potentially enhancing shareholder value and financial stability.