Compass Group stock steadies after Tuesday slide as dividend deadline and Feb. 5 update loom
LONDON, Jan 14, 2026, 08:32 GMT — Regular session Compass Group PLC shares nudged up in early London trade on Wednesday, recovering slightly after a steep fall the previous day. The catering company’s stock gained 0.1% to 2,316 pence. (Investing.com) The timing is crucial as the stock approaches a mid-January dividend cut-off. Compass has put forward a final dividend of 43.3 U.S. cents per share, payable on Feb. 26. Shareholders registered by Jan. 16 will qualify for the payout. (MarketScreener) Compass is gearing up for its annual general meeting and is set to release its first-quarter trading update on Feb.