CMP Stock Recent News

NEW YORK, April 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE: CMP) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Compass Minerals on April 24, 2024 with a Class Period from November 29, 2023 to March 22, 2024. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Compass Minerals have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.

CMP plans to closely examine costs across its operations to uncover further opportunities for cost reductions.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced measures to reduce selling, general and administration (SG&A) and other costs to help increase free cash flow and retire debt. These actions are part of a larger strategic refocus to improve the profitability of the company's core Salt and Plant Nutrition businesses. As one part of the cost-saving initiatives, Compass Minerals reduced its corporate cost struct.

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced that Edward C. Dowling Jr., president and CEO, and other members of management will participate in one-on-one meetings at two upcoming investor events. The events are as follows: Feb. 24, 2025 – BMO 34th Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference in Hollywood, Florida Feb. 25, 2025 – J.P. Morgan 2025 Global Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami Beach.

Compass Minerals International, Inc. CMP reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter adjusted EPS results and cut its FY25 salt segment revenue guidance, after the closing bell on Monday.

Compass Minerals International's Q1 2025 results disappointed, with earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share falling short of expectations despite higher-than-anticipated revenue. The company's Salt segment saw significant revenue decline due to lower tonnage sold, while the Plant Nutrition segment showed strong growth in sales volumes. Elevated leverage and operational underperformance make CMP stock a risky investment, but shares remain attractively priced for those willing to take on higher risk.

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 11, 2025 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Brent Collins - VP of IR Edward Dowling - President and CEO Peter Fjellman - CFO Jenny Hood - Chief Supply Chain Officer Ben Nichols - Chief Sales Officer Conference Call Participants David Begleiter - Deutsche Bank Joel Jackson - BMO Capital Markets Jeff Zekauskas - JPMorgan David Silver - CL King & Associates Operator Hello, and thank you for standing by. My name is Regina, and I will be your conference operator today.

Compass Minerals International (CMP -4.12%), a leader in salt and specialty plant nutrition production, delivered a mixed report for its fiscal 2025 first quarter on Feb. 10. The company's non-GAAP loss of $0.55 per share contrasted with the earnings per share (EPS) of $0.13 anticipated by analysts.

Compass Minerals (CMP) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.55 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.05. This compares to earnings of $0.05 per share a year ago.