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Compass Group plc (CPG.L)

2,186.00

-0.00 (0.00%)

as of Jul 17, 2024, 4:00:00 am Market Open.

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Aug 30, 2026, 12:00 am

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Compass Group plc, with the stock symbol CPG-LON, demonstrates a strong position in the contract catering market, providing food services across various venues, including sports stadiums and university canteens. The company enjoys a robust market share, bolstered by an impressive organic sales growth forecast of 5-7% and a commendable earnings per share (EPS) growth rate of around 10%. Additionally, Compass Group boasts a remarkable customer retention rate of 95%, illustrating its ability to maintain client relationships and deliver consistent services. These factors contribute to a positive outlook among experts, who have set a price target for the stock at £2,847, reflecting confidence in the company's future performance and stability in the food services industry.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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TOP PICK

price target: 2,847 UK pounds

The provide food services everywhere as a contract caterer (i.e. sports stadiums, university canteens) and have a strong market share. 5-7% organic sales growth and 10% EPS growth and 95% retention rate.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 01/24, Up 14%)

Keeps making niche acquisitions, cutting costs, and generating pretty solid profit growth.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 01/24, Up 24%)

Fragmented industry, fantastic job buying up and integrating smaller operations. Double-digit earnings growth over a long time and for foreseeable future. Best in the business by far. Lots of runway. Based in UK.

TOP PICK

Catering. Food courts, hospitals, schools, sports stadiums, offshore drilling. Revenues growing 8-10% per year. Huge free cashflow. Trend is that more and more companies want to outsource food supply. 60% of revenues are in US. Double-digit earnings growth, trades at 23x earnings. Compelling story. (Target price in pounds.) Yield is 2%.

(Analysts’ price target is $2336.82)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jun 28/21, Up 14%) It got hammered when Covid hit, but has recovered. A growth by acquisition story. Still owns it.

TOP PICK

They are the largest food caterer in the world. They got hurt with COVID. They are incredibly well positioned. They are the market leader. They are well capitalized and they will return to growth in the latter half of this year with the dividend reinstated next year. (Analysts’ price target is $1588.62)

HOLD

There is tiredness to the oil sector and you can see it in the oil sands. You also have the overall dilemma of what is going to happen with our landlocked supplies and where are they going to go. This is one of the finest of these companies.

TOP PICK

Biggest food services firm in the world. They always have the ability to use their scale to drive down their cost. It gives you a base when things are in rough shape.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick July 12/07 Down 6%)(London Stock Exchange) Economies of scale on purchasing side keep their costs down. Defensive stock. Still more room for cost controls. Still continue to win contracts with institutions. Still a good food service

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jul 12/07. Up to 7%.)(London Stock Exchange)The #1 food service company in the world. Achieving a lot of economies through the purchase of food.

TOP PICK

(London Stock Exchange)Statistically both trusts and energy stocks are starting to come on. Good combination. For longer-term investors, he would suggest a stoploss of about 10%-15% below where it is.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July 12/07. Down 4%.) (London exchange.) Food services. Do about $1 billion of sales in Canada. 3.3% yield.

TOP PICK

London exchange. World's largest foodservice company. Well-managed.

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Compass Group plc (CPG.L) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compass Group plc stock symbol?

Compass Group plc is a OTC stock, trading under the symbol CPG.L (previously CPG-LON on Stockchase) on the London Stock Exchange (CPG-LN). It is usually referred to as LSE:CPG or CPG.L

Is Compass Group plc a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 1 stock analyst issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on CPG.L (previously CPG-LON on Stockchase). 1 analyst recommended to BUY and 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is TOP PICK. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Compass Group plc.

Is Compass Group plc a good investment or a top pick?

Compass Group plc was recommended as a Top Pick by Martin Cobb, ASIP on 2026-01-27. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Compass Group plc.

Why is Compass Group plc stock dropping?

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Is Compass Group plc worth watching?

Compass Group plc is followed by 14 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Compass Group plc stock price?

On 2024-07-17, Compass Group plc (CPG.L) stock closed at a price of $2,186.00.

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