Compass Minerals International Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 1/6
Compass Minerals International's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -42.9%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings declining at 4.1% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 1.4% per year. Compass Minerals International's return on equity is 2.6%, and it has net margins of 0.5%.
Key information
-42.93%
Earnings growth rate
-42.08%
EPS growth rate
| Metals and Mining Industry Growth | 26.40% |
| Revenue growth rate | -1.39% |
| Return on equity | 2.59% |
| Net Margin | 0.55% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Apr 22
Compass Minerals: Pittsburgh's Ice Reveals The Value Chain
Summary Compass Minerals holds structural advantages in salt production, with irreplaceable assets and geographic reach supporting a premium market position. Loss of the SHACOG contract impacts only about 1% of CMP’s total volumes, with the company prioritizing value over volume in its strategic outlook. Industry dynamics have shifted favorably for CMP after Cargill’s exit, depleted inventories, and early bid season price increases, supporting higher EBITDA potential. Recent results show strong recovery: Q1 sales are up 29% YoY, adjusted EBITDA is up 103%, and net income is positive, justifying CMP’s forward EV/EBITDA premium despite debt. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 21
CMP: Fair Outlook Will Rely On Steady Margins And Discount Rate
Analysts have kept their price target for Compass Minerals International steady at $25.75, citing largely unchanged assumptions around revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: $25.75 remains unchanged, indicating no adjustment to the central value estimate.Narrative Update • Apr 06
CMP: Stable Assumptions Will Support Upside As Discount Rate Shifts
Analysts have left their $25.75 price target on Compass Minerals International unchanged, citing largely steady fair value estimates, discount rate assumptions, revenue outlook, profit margin expectations, and future P/E inputs. Valuation Changes Fair Value: $25.75 fair value estimate remains unchanged, indicating no shift in the central valuation point used in the model.Narrative Update • Mar 22
CMP: Stable Assumptions Will Support Upside As Discount Rate Shifts
Analysts have maintained their price target for Compass Minerals International at $25.75, citing unchanged fair value estimates supported by very small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Remains unchanged at $25.75 per share, indicating no revision to the central valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Mar 06
CMP: 2026 Segment Guidance Will Support Measured Outlook With Balanced Risk Reward
Analysts have raised their price target for Compass Minerals International to $25.75 from $23. This change reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, a slightly less steep revenue contraction, modestly lower profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Feb 20
CMP: 2026 Guidance Will Support Balanced Outlook With Modest Upside Potential
The analyst price target for Compass Minerals International has increased slightly from $22.50 to $23.00, as analysts factor in updated assumptions around a modest change in revenue expectations, a small improvement in profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Company issued earnings guidance for Fiscal Full-Year 2026, giving investors a clearer view of expected performance across its main operating segments (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 05
CMP: 2026 Segment Guidance Will Support Limited Upside And Bearish Outlook
Analysts are maintaining their fair value estimate for Compass Minerals International at US$22.50 per share, with only minor technical adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions guiding this unchanged price target. What's in the News The company issued earnings guidance for Fiscal Full-Year 2026 that includes Salt segment total revenue in a range of US$955 million to US$1.035 billion.Narrative Update • Jan 21
CMP: 2026 Segment Guidance And Assumptions Will Support Measured Profit Outlook
Analysts now set their price target for Compass Minerals International at US$22.50, up from US$20.75, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Issued earnings guidance for Fiscal Full-Year 2026 with Salt segment total revenue expected between US$955 million and US$1.035 billion.Narrative Update • Jan 06
CMP: 2026 Segment Guidance And Assumptions Will Support Measured Profit Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Compass Minerals International slightly higher from US$20.25 to US$20.75, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate, profit margin and future P/E estimates. What's in the News The company issued earnings guidance for Fiscal Full-Year 2026, outlining expectations for both the Salt and Plant Nutrition segments (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 17
CMP: Guidance For 2026 Will Support Modest Profitability Improvement
Analysts have nudged their price target on Compass Minerals International slightly higher, from approximately $20.00 to $20.25 per share, citing expectations for improved profitability despite modestly slower projected revenue growth and a somewhat lower anticipated valuation multiple. What's in the News Issued new fiscal full year 2026 guidance, projecting Salt segment revenue between $955 million and $1,035 million (company guidance).New Narrative • May 28
Rising Demand And Improved Efficiency Will Drive Long-Term Value
Operational efficiencies and strategic focus on core businesses are expected to reduce costs and strengthen profitability across key segments.Seeking Alpha • Apr 16
Compass Minerals: A Money Sink Despite Stable Prices For Its Main Salt Product
Summary Compass Minerals is the main investment vehicle for gaining exposure to the salt market, thanks to its ownership of the largest underground salt mine in the world. However, that is the only positive investment case for this company, as it is unprofitable, has a weak balance sheet, and its share price is down 88% in the past decade. While its competitors have also underperformed, their profitability metrics are much stronger and are therefore a much better investment for exposure to agricultural salts. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 12
Compass Minerals: Risky, But Still Worth Considering
Summary Compass Minerals International's Q1 2025 results disappointed, with earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share falling short of expectations despite higher-than-anticipated revenue. The company's Salt segment saw significant revenue decline due to lower tonnage sold, while the Plant Nutrition segment showed strong growth in sales volumes. Elevated leverage and operational underperformance make CMP stock a risky investment, but shares remain attractively priced for those willing to take on higher risk. Management aims to improve operations and refinance debt, but high interest rates and sticky expenses pose ongoing challenges. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 18
Compass Minerals: A Risky But Interesting Prospect As Shares Surge
Summary Compass Minerals International's stock surged 21.1% after preliminary Q3 results showed higher-than-expected revenue despite lower adjusted earnings per share. The company’s Salt segment showed strength, but the Plant Nutrition segment saw declines in both sales volume and average price per ton. Management's updated guidance for 2024 indicates potential profitability, though past financial misstatements and project failures present significant risks. Despite being a cheap prospect with potential upside, Compass Minerals International remains a risky investment due to management missteps and ongoing uncertainties. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 17
Compass Minerals: How Did We End Up Here?
Summary Compass Minerals has been a horrible investment in the last few years and the company once again had to report a quarterly loss. The company still has a moat in its salt business, but failing projects and a horrible stock and business performance overshadow the economic moat. The stock could be undervalued at this point and maybe supported from a technical point of view, but I still won't invest in the business. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 19
Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.15
The board of Compass Minerals International, Inc. ( NYSE:CMP ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.15 per...Analysis Article • Feb 11
Compass Minerals International, Inc. Reported A Surprise Loss, And Analysts Have Updated Their Forecasts
It's been a sad week for Compass Minerals International, Inc. ( NYSE:CMP ), who've watched their investment drop 10% to...Analysis Article • Jan 23
Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? A business that's potentially in...Seeking Alpha • Jan 08
Compass Minerals: Core Salt Business Can't Carry The Valuation
Summary Compass Minerals has great cash flows from their core salt business, but that segment alone cannot support the valuation and ROIC for the business as a whole has been falling. Free cash flows are low with expected yields around 3.0% with spending still trailing off from the now halted lithium project with a scheduled $20-30M still expected next year. More sustainable CAPEX could bring FCF yields back up to 6.0% but given the debt load the valuation is hard to justify even at a 7% discount rate. Waiting to see if a growth initiative in fire retardant business shows promising results, while much uncertainty surrounds the stalled lithium project. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 09
Is Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Oct 12
Returns At Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Appear To Be Weighed Down
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Seeking Alpha • Sep 20
Compass Minerals: Dividend Doesn't Offset Lack Of Economic Value, Rate Hold
Summary Compass Minerals International, Inc.'s equity stock is at a 2-year low, indicating no relief for shareholders. The company's low-margin, low capital turnover business model is not appealing during times of inflationary pressure. Full-year guidance has been narrowed in given tighter volumes of mineral in both salt and plant nutrition lines. Net-net, rate Compass Minerals International, Inc. hold. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 11
Is Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • May 27
Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.15
The board of Compass Minerals International, Inc. ( NYSE:CMP ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.15 per...Seeking Alpha • May 26
Compass Minerals: I Don't See Investors Getting Any Value Here
Summary Compass Minerals International Inc might have increased its operating margins by 140% YoY, but still has a negative bottom line. I think the demand will be steady for CMP over the coming years, but warmer winters seem to present a challenge for the company's salt segment. Shares have been diluted over the years and I find the valuation to present way too much risk here to make an investment, CMP is a hold for me. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 30
Here's Why Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Mar 01
Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.15
Compass Minerals International, Inc.'s ( NYSE:CMP ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.15 per share on 20th...Seeking Alpha • Feb 07
Compass Minerals GAAP EPS of -$0.01 misses by $0.59, revenue of $352.4M misses by $26.35M
Compass Minerals press release (NYSE:CMP): FQ1 GAAP EPS of -$0.01 misses by $0.59. Revenue of $352.4M (+6.3% Y/Y) misses by $26.35M.Analysis Article • Nov 19
Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.15
The board of Compass Minerals International, Inc. ( NYSE:CMP ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.15 per...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Compass Minerals International makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,291 | 7 | 104 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,333 | -38 | 107 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,244 | -80 | 113 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,225 | -121 | 118 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,214 | -147 | 122 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,083 | -154 | 125 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,117 | -206 | 138 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,142 | -162 | 148 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,147 | -82 | 153 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,194 | -65 | 154 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,205 | 10 | 150 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,222 | 13 | 142 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,229 | -34 | 147 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,265 | -46 | 152 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,245 | -33 | 150 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,206 | -37 | 148 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,191 | -42 | 140 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,168 | 28 | 132 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,146 | 34 | 123 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,477 | 51 | 174 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,453 | 60 | 174 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,005 | 42 | 117 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,304 | 86 | 142 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,363 | 98 | 147 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,433 | 94 | 159 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,085 | 39 | 113 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,477 | 57 | 169 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,458 | 59 | 161 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,459 | 63 | 159 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,494 | 68 | 164 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,465 | 13 | 161 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,433 | 32 | 165 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,415 | 33 | 164 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,364 | 42 | 167 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,350 | 144 | 162 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,239 | 121 | 145 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,180 | 134 | 132 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,138 | 162 | 120 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 984 | 123 | 106 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,037 | 141 | 108 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,051 | 147 | 109 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,099 | 158 | 109 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,243 | 180 | 39 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,251 | 241 | 39 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CMP has a large one-off loss of $16.8M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: CMP became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CMP's earnings have declined by 42.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CMP has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: CMP has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Metals and Mining industry (86.6%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: CMP's Return on Equity (2.6%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 22:38 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Compass Minerals International, Inc. is covered by 10 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Joel Jackson | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| David Begleiter | Deutsche Bank |
| David Silver | Freedom Capital Markets |