Compass Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Compass has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 31.1%, while the Real Estate industry saw earnings declining at 8.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.5% per year. Compass's return on equity is 0.5%, and it has net margins of 0.2%.
Key information
31.09%
Earnings growth rate
47.77%
EPS growth rate
| Real Estate Industry Growth | 27.71% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.45% |
| Return on equity | 0.51% |
| Net Margin | 0.17% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Apr 27
Compass, Inc.: Well Positioned To Emerge As A Dominant Exchange
Summary During the quarter, the Third Avenue Small-Cap Value Fund initiated a position in Compass, Inc. Compass, Inc. has been pressured by a combination of higher mortgage rates and affordability challenges, weighing on transaction volumes and commission revenue across the industry. Compass, Inc.'s recent transformational merger with Anywhere Real Estate creates the largest residential real estate platform globally and expands the company's agent and brand footprint. As transaction volumes eventually normalize, Compass, Inc. expects to achieve significant profitability given the inherent operating leverage of the company's business model. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 23
COMP: Housing Reset And New Alliances Will Support Forward Execution
Analysts have trimmed the Compass price target slightly, with the updated fair value moving from about $13.58 to $13.25 as several firms reset expectations and assumptions around discount rates, profitability, and future P/E following recent research and earnings updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Compass shows a mix of optimism and caution, with multiple firms adjusting price targets and reassessing assumptions after earnings and legal developments.Narrative Update • Apr 09
COMP: Anywhere Integration And Housing Reset Will Drive Execution And Risk Balance
Analysts have trimmed Compass's blended price target by about $0.32 to roughly $13.58. This reflects a mix of recent target cuts and raises as they factor in updated growth, profitability and valuation assumptions.
Narrative Update • Mar 26
COMP: Anywhere Integration And Lower Rates Will Support Future Expansion Potential
Analysts have modestly lifted their blended price targets on Compass to reflect recent initiations, upgrades and post-earnings estimate updates, with moves such as Morgan Stanley's shift to $11 from $10, JPMorgan's adjustment to $14 from $15, Wells Fargo's increase to $13 from $8 and BTIG's raise to $15 from $12.50. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been increasingly vocal on Compass, pointing to a mix of valuation support, integration milestones and a more constructive view on the operating backdrop.Narrative Update • Mar 11
COMP: Anywhere Deal Integration Will Drive Future Expansion Potential
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Compass to $17 from $11, reflecting updated price targets across the Street that are grounded in revised earnings estimates, the Anywhere Real Estate deal closing, and generally constructive views on the company from several firms. Analyst Commentary Street research on Compass has turned more constructive, with several bullish analysts adjusting targets and ratings following recent earnings and the Anywhere Real Estate deal closing.
Narrative Update • Feb 25
COMP: Anywhere Integration And Regulatory Outcomes Will Shape Fairly Balanced Risk Reward
Analysts have lifted their average Compass price target by $5, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, modestly stronger profit margins, and a lower forward P/E multiple following recent research that highlighted the Anywhere Real Estate deal and shifting rate expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Compass has been active, with several banks updating ratings and price targets following the Anywhere Real Estate transaction and shifting views on interest rates.Narrative Update • Feb 10
COMP: Anywhere Deal Execution Will Test Recently Raised Fair Value Assumptions
The analyst price target for Compass has been raised by US$2.16 per share, as analysts factor in updated fair value, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions alongside recent research highlighting the Anywhere Real Estate deal and renewed coverage across major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Compass reflects a mix of optimism around the Anywhere Real Estate transaction and a more cautious stance on how much of that potential is already reflected in the share price.Narrative Update • Jan 27
COMP: Anywhere Integration And Housing Backdrop Will Shape Execution And Risk Balance
The analyst fair value estimate for Compass has moved from US$10.67 to US$13.90 as analysts factor in higher modeled revenue growth, modestly stronger profit margins, and updated P/E assumptions following recent price target hikes and positive views on the Anywhere Real Estate deal. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Compass clusters around the Anywhere Real Estate acquisition, updated P/E frameworks, and differing views on how much upside is already reflected in the share price.Analysis Article • Jan 23
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Compass, Inc.'s (NYSE:COMP) 25% Share Price Climb
Compass, Inc. ( NYSE:COMP ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 25% gain in the last month alone. The...Narrative Update • Jan 05
COMP: Higher Fair Value Will Expose Margin Risks At Upcoming Merger Vote
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Compass from US$7.00 to US$8.00, citing updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, following fresh Street research, including new coverage with a positive stance on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has introduced fresh coverage on Compass with a positive stance and a fair value framework now centered around US$8.00, but not all commentary skews optimistic.Narrative Update • Dec 20
COMP: Pending Anywhere Deal Will Create Largest Agent Network And Cost Synergy Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Compass, increasing fair value to about $10.67 per share from roughly $10.22. They cite improving profitability assumptions, a slightly lower discount rate, and supportive Street research around the Anywhere Real Estate acquisition and its anticipated cost synergies and scale benefits.Narrative Update • Dec 06
COMP: Merger Will Create Largest Agent Network And Deliver $225 Million Cost Synergies
Narrative Update on Analyst Price Target The analyst price target for Compass has been raised modestly, with fair value edging up to roughly $10.22 from about $10.06 as analysts factor in the accretive economics, scale advantages, and anticipated cost synergies from the Anywhere Real Estate acquisition. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Compass and its planned acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate highlights both upside potential and key execution risks as investors recalibrate valuation expectations.Analysis Article • Nov 28
Compass, Inc.'s (NYSE:COMP) Shares Leap 37% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story
Compass, Inc. ( NYSE:COMP ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...Narrative Update • Nov 22
COMP: Merger Will Create Largest Agent Network and Unlock $225 Million In Cost Savings
Compass’s fair value estimate has been increased from $9.69 to $10.06 per share. Analysts are factoring in positive impacts from the announced acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate and potential cost synergies from the deal.Analysis Article • Nov 08
Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Compass, Inc. (NYSE:COMP) After Its Third-Quarter Report
A week ago, Compass, Inc. ( NYSE:COMP ) came out with a strong set of quarterly numbers that could potentially lead to...Narrative Update • Nov 06
COMP: Merger Will Combine 320,000 Agents and Deliver Significant Cost Efficiencies
The analyst price target for Compass has increased from $9.33 to $9.69, reflecting improved profit margin estimates and expected benefits from the Anywhere Real Estate acquisition, according to analysts. Analyst Commentary Analysts have provided in-depth assessments of Compass's pending acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate, offering a range of viewpoints about the deal's long-term prospects and execution risk.Analysis Article • Oct 14
Positive Sentiment Still Eludes Compass, Inc. (NYSE:COMP) Following 26% Share Price Slump
Compass, Inc. ( NYSE:COMP ) shares have retraced a considerable 26% in the last month, reversing a fair amount of their...Narrative Update • Sep 23
AI Integration And Evolving Demographics Will Expand Real Estate Horizons
Analysts have raised Compass's price target to $9.33, citing the anticipated value creation and cost synergies from its pending acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate, despite near-term leverage and regulatory risks. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have updated price targets to account for Compass's pending acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate, factoring in anticipated deal closure and associated structural changes.Narrative Update • Aug 28
AI Integration And Evolving Demographics Will Expand Real Estate Horizons
The modest increase in Compass’s consensus analyst price target to $9.15 reflects a slightly higher future P/E multiple, indicating more optimistic forward earnings expectations. What's in the News Compass has filed a lawsuit against Zillow Group, alleging anticompetitive practices and a conspiracy to block competitors through exclusionary policies, specifically criticizing Zillow’s Listing Access Standards as efforts to protect its market dominance (Periodical).Analysis Article • Aug 01
The Market Lifts Compass, Inc. (NYSE:COMP) Shares 25% But It Can Do More
Those holding Compass, Inc. ( NYSE:COMP ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 25% in the last...Analysis Article • Jul 08
Is Compass (NYSE:COMP) A Risky Investment?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 16
Shareholders Will Most Likely Find Compass, Inc.'s (NYSE:COMP) CEO Compensation Acceptable
Key Insights Compass to hold its Annual General Meeting on 22nd of May Total pay for CEO Robert Reffkin includes...
New Narrative • Apr 30
Christie's International Real Estate Acquisition Will Spark Service Expansion
Strategic acquisitions and service expansion are expected to boost margins and earnings, enhancing revenue and EBITDA long-term.Seeking Alpha • Feb 19
Compass: Still One Step Ahead Of The Competition
Summary Shares of Compass soared ~10% after reporting Q4 results, showcasing acceleration in growth, 65bps of y/y market share expansion, and significant margin gains. Compass continues to outperform the real estate market, expanding into new regions and acquiring Christie's real estate division, boosting its market share and growth potential. The company's Q4 revenue surged 26% y/y to $1.38 billion, with organic growth contributing 21% y/y, far outpacing the broader industry (where transaction growth was just shy of 7% y/y). The company's swing to positive FCF this year helps to finance the Christie's deal and future targets. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Compass 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 |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 8,310 | 15 | 607 | 315 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 6,962 | -58 | 521 | 246 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 6,642 | -56 | 564 | 228 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 6,290 | -53 | 547 | 208 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 5,931 | -72 | 535 | 192 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 5,629 | -154 | 472 | 189 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 5,345 | -198 | 487 | 186 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 5,189 | -235 | 499 | 185 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,982 | -304 | 530 | 183 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,885 | -321 | 561 | 185 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,896 | -396 | 598 | 204 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 5,052 | -510 | 660 | 239 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 5,578 | -564 | 722 | 301 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 6,018 | -601 | 773 | 360 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 6,523 | -618 | 802 | 402 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 6,773 | -564 | 800 | 411 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 6,704 | -470 | 774 | 377 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 6,421 | -494 | 721 | 318 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 6,039 | -359 | 662 | 253 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 5,484 | -273 | 594 | 197 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 4,215 | -350 | 525 | 157 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 3,721 | -270 | 508 | 146 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,386 | -388 | 474 | 131 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 885 | -224 | 260 | 57 |
Quality Earnings: COMP has a large one-off loss of $223.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: COMP became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: COMP has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 31.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: COMP has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: COMP has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Real Estate industry (-0.6%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: COMP's Return on Equity (0.5%) 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 01:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
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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, Inc. is covered by 19 analysts. 9 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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| Matthew Bouley | Barclays |
| Michael Rindos | Benchmark Company |
| Justin Ages | Berenberg |