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Compass Group (CPG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 2,680 +27.00 (+1.02%)
(As of 11/26/2024 ET)

Compass Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
5

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Compass Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 5 have given a buy rating for CPG.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 2,600
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Compass Group, the average price target is GBX 2,600. The highest price target for CPG is GBX 2,800, while the lowest price target for CPG is GBX 2,400. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.99% from the current price of GBX 2,680.
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CPG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/27/23 to 11/26/24
1 Month Ago
10/28/23 to 10/27/24
3 Months Ago
8/29/23 to 8/28/24
1 Year Ago
11/27/22 to 11/27/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 2,600GBX 2,533.33GBX 2,374GBX 2,140
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

CPG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CPG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Compass Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCompass GroupConsumer Cyclical Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.67
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
9/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 2,600 ➝ GBX 2,800+13.73%
5/21/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 2,400+7.33%
5/15/2024Shore Capital
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
2/20/2024Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
12/4/2023Numis Securities
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
11/15/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeBuyGBX 2,106 ➝ GBX 2,400+15.44%
9/29/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 2,300 ➝ GBX 2,350+16.39%
9/11/2023Goodbody
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 Initiated CoverageHoldGBX 2,120+3.77%
5/11/2023Berenberg Bank
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 Boost TargetBuyGBX 2,100 ➝ GBX 2,385+8.36%
1/24/2023Peel Hunt
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 Reiterated RatingBuy

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Should I Buy Compass Group Stock? CPG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, November 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Compass Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Compass Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Compass Group PLC:

  • Recent stock performance shows Compass Group PLC shares have surpassed their 200-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in stock value, which can be a positive signal for investors.
  • The stock is currently trading at GBX 2,618.97 ($33.14), reflecting strong market interest and a solid position within its sector.
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. has recently upgraded their price target for Compass Group PLC from GBX 2,600 to GBX 2,800, suggesting confidence in the company's growth potential and profitability.
  • Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a "buy" rating, indicating a consensus among experts that the stock is a good investment opportunity.
  • The company has a robust market capitalization of £44.47 billion, which signifies its stability and ability to withstand market fluctuations.

Compass Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Compass Group PLC for these reasons:

  • The company has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 3,448.68, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • Compass Group PLC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 89.31, suggesting a high level of debt relative to its equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns.
  • The current ratio of 0.78 indicates that the company may have liquidity issues, as it has less current assets than current liabilities, which could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.
  • Despite recent upgrades, the stock has shown volatility, with a recent decline of 1.2%, which may concern risk-averse investors.
  • The company operates in a competitive market, and any downturn in the food and support services sector could adversely affect its performance and stock price.

CPG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Compass Group is GBX 2,600, with a high forecast of GBX 2,800 and a low forecast of GBX 2,400.

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Compass Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" CPG shares.

According to analysts, Compass Group's stock has a predicted downside of -2.99% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Compass Group has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Compass Group more than other "consumer cyclical" companies. The consensus rating for Compass Group is Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer cyclical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CPG compares to other companies.


This page (LON:CPG) was last updated on 11/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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