Today: 20 May 2026
Browse Category

LSE:CPG 25 November 2025 - 22 January 2026

Compass Group share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters hit markets; Feb 5 update looms

Compass Group share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters hit markets; Feb 5 update looms

Compass Group shares fell 0.8% to 2,264.5 pence in early London trading Tuesday, extending a five-day slide to 2.2%. The drop tracked broader market weakness amid renewed tariff threats and global risk aversion. No new company news moved the stock. Investors are eyeing Compass’s Feb. 5 trading update and annual meeting, with a final dividend set for Feb. 26.
20 January 2026
Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG) on 26 December 2025: Vermaat Deal Lands, FY26 Guidance Targets ~10% Profit Growth, Analysts See Upside

Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG) on 26 December 2025: Vermaat Deal Lands, FY26 Guidance Targets ~10% Profit Growth, Analysts See Upside

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.
26 December 2025
Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG): Vermaat Deal Completed, Analyst Targets Lift, and 2026 Guidance Takes Center Stage

Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG): Vermaat Deal Completed, Analyst Targets Lift, and 2026 Guidance Takes Center Stage

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.
25 December 2025
Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) Stock: This Week’s News, Key Drivers, and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14.12.2025)

Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) Stock: This Week’s News, Key Drivers, and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14.12.2025)

Compass Group shares closed Friday, 12 Dec, at 2,324p, down 1.94% from the prior week after touching a 52-week low of 2,314p midweek. The European Commission cleared Compass’s acquisition of Vermaat without conditions. The 52-week range stands at 2,314p to 2,853p. Investors focused on rate expectations and sector rotation amid steady fundamentals.
14 December 2025
Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG) Update: Share Price Near 12-Month Lows as FY2026 Outlook, Vermaat Deal and Analyst Forecasts Take Center Stage (13 Dec 2025)

Compass Group PLC Stock (LSE: CPG) Update: Share Price Near 12-Month Lows as FY2026 Outlook, Vermaat Deal and Analyst Forecasts Take Center Stage (13 Dec 2025)

Compass Group shares closed at 2,324p on 12 December 2025, near the bottom of their 52-week range after an 18.5% drop from the year’s high. The company reported FY2025 operating profit up 11.7% and organic revenue growth of 8.7%, but forecast slower growth for FY2026. EU regulators cleared the Vermaat acquisition. Broker notes suggest the pullback may appeal to long-term investors.
Compass Group PLC Stock on 8 December 2025: Vermaat Deal, AI Tailwinds and Berenberg’s £31 Target

Compass Group PLC Stock on 8 December 2025: Vermaat Deal, AI Tailwinds and Berenberg’s £31 Target

Compass Group closed at 2,359p in London on 8 December 2025, near its 12-month low and down 12% year-to-date despite double-digit profit growth. Berenberg raised its price target to £31, citing strong 2026 forecasts, while insider selling drew renewed attention. CMPGY ADRs traded around $31.5. Analysts’ 12-month targets suggest 26–27% upside.
Compass Group PLC Stock on 3 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Lows Despite Double‑Digit Earnings Growth

Compass Group PLC Stock on 3 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Lows Despite Double‑Digit Earnings Growth

Compass Group shares closed at 2,338p in London on December 3, near the bottom of their 52-week range and down about 15% over the past year, despite strong FY25 results. The company reported $46.1 billion in revenue, up 9.7%, and a proposed dividend up 10.2%. US ADR trading volume jumped 160% as the price slipped to $31. North America remains the main growth driver.
Compass Group PLC Stock Outlook, December 2025: Analyst Upgrades, AI Tailwinds and a Tempting Pullback

Compass Group PLC Stock Outlook, December 2025: Analyst Upgrades, AI Tailwinds and a Tempting Pullback

Compass Group shares closed at £23.41 on 1 December, about 18% below February’s high and near a 52-week low. The stock is down roughly 12% year-to-date, despite reporting FY25 revenue of $46.1bn, up 8.7%, and underlying profit up 11.7%. RBC Capital notes underperformance versus the FTSE 100 by 30 percentage points. Compass forecasts 7% organic revenue growth for FY26.
Compass Group PLC Stock Outlook 2026: Earnings Beat, Analyst Upgrades and Whether CPG Is a Buy Now

Compass Group PLC Stock Outlook 2026: Earnings Beat, Analyst Upgrades and Whether CPG Is a Buy Now

Compass Group reported full-year 2025 revenue of $46.1 billion and underlying operating profit of $3.34 billion, beating analyst forecasts. Shares traded near 2,350–2,400p in London as of December 1, down over 10% year-to-date and underperforming the FTSE 100 by about 30%. The company agreed to acquire Vermaat Groep B.V. for €1.5 billion to expand in Europe. Analyst sentiment has turned more positive despite the lagging share price.
UK Stock Market Open Tomorrow (26 November 2025): 10 Things Investors Need To Know After Budget Jitters

UK Stock Market Open Tomorrow (26 November 2025): 10 Things Investors Need To Know After Budget Jitters

FTSE 100 rose 0.8% and FTSE 250 gained 1% Tuesday, led by financials and consumer staples ahead of Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget and a key Bank of England rate decision. Sterling volatility spiked, with 10-year gilt yields near 4.5% as markets bet on a December rate cut. UK retail sentiment fell sharply, and the minimum wage will rise 4.1% to £12.71 from April 2026. Wholesale gas prices remain near 2024 lows.
25 November 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Australian Shares Fall Amid Rising Yields and Inflation Concerns
    May 19, 2026, 9:50 PM EDT. Australian shares dropped 0.5% to 8,563 as U.S. stock futures slipped due to higher bond yields and Middle East tensions. The Reserve Bank's May minutes hinted that underlying inflation may stay above 3% until late 2027, fueling cautious sentiment. Losses hit mining and technology sectors hardest, including non-energy minerals and electronic tech stocks. Major banks fell between 0.4% and 1.1%. Key decliners were BHP Group (-2.2%), Evolution Mining (-3.6%), Northern Star Resources (-2.4%), and South32 (-2.0%). Gains in consumer sentiment in May offered some support, limiting overall losses.

Latest articles

Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

20 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

20 May 2026
Viavi Solutions shares dropped 7.1% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company announced a $500 million public stock offering aimed at repaying debt. The offering, unveiled just after the Nasdaq close, could add roughly 10.1 million new shares. Viavi plans to use proceeds to pay down a $450 million loan. Total debt would fall to $650 million, according to a preliminary SEC filing.
Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

20 May 2026
Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, sending ADI shares up 1.36% to $419.95 in after-hours trading after closing down 1.02%. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory review. Empower CEO Tim Phillips will continue to lead integrated voltage regulator work after the merger.
Go toTop