LSE:CPG News 17 December 2025 - 4 February 2026

Compass Group shares rose 1.39% to 2,194 pence in early London trading Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s first-quarter results and annual meeting. Investors await updates on growth, pricing, and cost pressures, with a final dividend vote also scheduled. The company will release its trading update at 0700 GMT, followed by an analyst call and AGM later in the morning.

Compass Group shares fell 0.6% to 2,234 pence early Tuesday, reversing Monday’s 2.8% gain as investors await Thursday’s first-quarter trading update and annual meeting. Shareholders will vote on a 43.3 cent final dividend, with payment set for Feb. 26 if approved.

Compass Group shares rose 1.33% to 2,216 pence by 0850 GMT Monday, outpacing a 0.23% drop in the FTSE 100. The company reported 1,700,430,644 voting shares as of Jan. 31. Compass will hold its annual general meeting and release a first-quarter trading update on Feb. 5. Dividend currency elections close Monday, with the DRIP deadline Thursday.

Compass Group shares rose 0.7% to 2,187 pence Friday but remain down 23.9% from last year’s peak. Investors await the company’s Q1 trading update and annual meeting on Feb. 5, with attention on organic revenue growth and margins amid recent rate and commodity price spikes. Trading volume lagged its recent average. The FTSE 100 marked its longest monthly winning streak in over 12 years.

Compass Group shares rose 0.8% to 2,194 pence early Friday, rebounding from a 52-week low ahead of its Feb. 5 first-quarter update and AGM. UBS maintained its buy rating, calling recent losses overdone and setting a 2,985 pence target. Investors await details on volumes, pricing, and costs as inflation eases.

Compass Group shares slipped 0.2% to 2,194 pence in early London trading Thursday, after closing at 2,198. Around 109,000 shares changed hands as investors awaited a company update at the annual general meeting set for 10:30 a.m. The stock’s 52-week range stands between 2,167 and 2,853 pence. The FTSE 100 fell 0.5% Wednesday amid shifting rate expectations and a U.S. tech rally.

Compass Group shares rose 0.3% to 2,187 pence early Wednesday after hitting a 52-week low of 2,176 pence. The stock is down about 21% over the past year. Investors are focused on the Feb. 5 annual meeting and first-quarter update, with concerns about slowing growth as inflation eases.

Compass Group shares slipped 0.1% to 2,221 pence in early London trading Tuesday, extending recent declines and hovering near a 52-week low. The stock has dropped nearly 6% over the past month as investors await the company’s first-quarter trading update and annual general meeting on Feb. 5.

Compass Group shares edged up 0.1% in early London trading Monday, holding near 2,240 pence after closing Friday at 2,239 pence. The company will release its first-quarter trading update and hold its annual general meeting on Feb. 5, when shareholders will vote on a final dividend of 43.3 cents per share.

Compass Group shares slipped 0.1% to 2,250 pence in early London trading Wednesday, after falling 1.3% Tuesday. Investors are awaiting the Feb. 5 first-quarter trading update and AGM for signs on pricing and volume trends. UK stocks remain under pressure after tariff threats from the U.S. unsettled markets. Compass Finance Netherlands released its annual report late Tuesday.

Compass Group shares rose 0.35% to 2,298.98p in London on Monday, after swinging between 2,278.43p and 2,309.00p. No new company updates were issued. The annual general meeting and Q1 trading update are set for Feb. 5, with a dividend payout scheduled for Feb. 26.

Compass Group shares fell 0.6% to 2,302 pence in early London trading Tuesday, near a 52-week low after a heavy-volume selloff. The stock briefly touched 2,286 pence on Monday before closing at 2,316. Investors await the Jan. 15 ex-dividend date and a Feb. 5 trading update.

Compass Group shares closed at about 2,370p on 24 December 2025, near the bottom of their 52-week range, with London markets shut for Christmas and Boxing Day. The company completed its acquisition of Vermaat after EU approval and published its 2025 Annual Report, setting its AGM for 5 February 2026. The next ex-dividend date is 15 January 2026.

Compass Group shares closed at 2,370p on December 24, down 0.59% in light holiday trading, with UK markets shut for Christmas. The company completed its acquisition of Vermaat Group after EU approval, aiming to boost its European business. Fiscal 2025 results showed $46.1bn revenue and 8.7% organic growth. Compass forecasts 2026 profit growth of about 10%, including a 2% lift from M&A.

BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Compass Group PLC to “underperform” from “outperform” on 17 December, citing concerns over US client retention, especially in healthcare. The broker cut its price target to 2,500p from 3,000p. Compass shares traded around 2,350p, up nearly 0.9% despite the downgrade.