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Compass (CPG) Earnings: FY Adjusted Operating Margin Falls Short While Revenue Exceeds Expectations

By November 25, 2025 No Comments
  • Adjusted operating margin for Compass Group in the fiscal year was 7.2%, slightly below the estimate of 7.22%.
  • The company reported adjusted revenue of $46.13 billion, surpassing the estimated $45.44 billion.
  • Adjusted operating profit stood at $3.34 billion, which exceeded the estimated $3.3 billion.
  • For 2026, Compass Group anticipates underlying operating profit growth of approximately 10%.
  • Organic revenue growth is expected to be around 7% in 2026.
  • Growth from mergers and acquisitions, including Vermaat, is projected to contribute around 2% to profit growth in 2026.
  • The company expects ongoing progression in margin improvement to continue into 2026.
  • Analyst recommendations include 12 buys, 7 holds, and 3 sells.

Compass on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of Compass on Smartkarma shows a positive outlook, particularly highlighted by Baptista Research. In their report titled “Compass Group: Net New Business Growth & Key Factors Catalyzing Its Future Growth!”, Baptista Research emphasizes the robust financial performance of Compass Group PLC in fiscal year 2024. The company exhibited significant growth across key metrics, including a 16% increase in operating profit, an 11% organic revenue growth, and a margin rise to 7.1%. Notably, there was a 15% uptick in earnings per share, aligning with the company’s dividend policy.


A look at Compass Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend2
Growth3
Resilience2
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Analyzing the Smartkarma Smart Scores for Compass Group PLC, the long-term outlook for the company appears to be moderately positive. With a Growth score of 3, the company shows potential for expansion and development in the future. Momentum, also scoring a 3, indicates that Compass is gaining traction and moving forward steadily in its operations. While not the highest, these scores suggest a promising trajectory for the company in the coming years.

Compass Group PLC, a provider of catering and support services worldwide, has received moderate scores across various factors such as Value, Dividend, and Resilience. While these scores may not be the highest, they signify a steady and stable performance in these areas. The company caters to a wide range of sectors including offices, hospitals, schools, sports venues, and more, which diversifies its revenue streams and provides resilience in uncertain times.


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