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Compass Group (CMPGY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$33.40 +0.25 (+0.75%)
As of 03:51 PM Eastern

Compass Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
0

Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Compass Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating for CMPGY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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CMPGY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/14/24 to 4/14/25
1 Month Ago
3/15/24 to 3/15/25
3 Months Ago
1/15/24 to 1/14/25
1 Year Ago
4/15/23 to 4/14/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy
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CMPGY Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CMPGY Price Targets by Month

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Compass Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCompass GroupRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.56
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A69.03% Upside26.44% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/11/2024Citigroup
2 of 5 stars
L. Carrington
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UpgradeHold
11/15/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/9/2023Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/4/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Sector Perform
5/16/2023Berenberg Bank
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 Boost TargetGBX 2,100 ➝ GBX 2,385
5/11/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetGBX 2,150 ➝ GBX 2,300
4/19/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform

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

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Compass Group
Bull Case

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

  • Compass Group PLC operates in diverse sectors including healthcare, education, and defense, which can provide stability and reduce risk during economic fluctuations.
  • The company has a strong presence in North America and Europe, allowing it to leverage different markets for growth opportunities.
  • As of the latest record, the stock price is $32.61, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking for value in the food and support services sector.
  • With a focus on support services, Compass Group PLC is positioned to benefit from increasing demand for outsourced services in various industries.
  • The company has shown resilience in its operations since its founding in 1941, indicating a long-standing reputation and experience in the market.

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 short percentage of float at 0%, indicating that there is little to no investor confidence in short-term price increases.
  • Institutional ownership is at 0%, which may suggest a lack of interest from larger, more experienced investors who typically provide stability to a stock.
  • Recent trading volumes have been relatively low, with an average daily volume of 268,800 shares, which could indicate lower liquidity and higher volatility.
  • There has been a month-to-month change in shares shorted of 1.3007%, which could reflect growing skepticism about the company's near-term performance.
  • The company operates in a highly competitive industry, which may pressure margins and limit growth potential in the long run.

CMPGY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Compass Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" CMPGY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CMPGY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Compass Group's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Compass Group less than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Compass Group is Hold while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CMPGY compares to other companies.


This page (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) was last updated on 4/14/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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