Compass Minerals International (CMP) Stock
Established salt miner for de-icing and agriculture. Here's the price, business snapshot, and what's worth knowing about Compass Minerals International in October 2026.
Compass Minerals International Inc. (CMP) is a materials company that produces salt and minerals used for roadway de-icing, industrial processes and agriculture. Its product mix includes rock and evaporated salt, magnesium-based products and speciality plant nutrients sold across North America and selected international markets. Investors should know revenues are strongly influenced by winter weather, commodity prices and agricultural demand, while operations are capital-intensive with long-lived mines and significant environmental responsibilities. As a smaller-cap company (market capitalisation about $755m), CMP can be more volatile than larger peers and may be sensitive to leverage and cyclical demand. Potential attractions include stable baseline demand for de-icing salt and scope for speciality product margin expansion; key risks include weather variability, operational disruptions and regulatory or environmental costs. This summary is general educational information and not personal advice — suitability depends on your individual circumstances and goals.
Compass Minerals International (CMP) Stock Forecast
Analyst price target, next 12 months
$26.25
+23.4% vs today's $21.27
Price range over the last 12 months
In the middle of its 12-month range
Analysts covering Compass Minerals International have a consensus 12-month target of $26.25, above the current price of $21.27.
Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees. Capital at risk. Data as of 25 Oct 2026.
Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.
Sixth Month Growth Performance
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts recommend buying Compass Minerals stock with a target price of $26.25, indicating growth potential.
Financial Health
Compass Minerals is generating steady revenue and cash flow, but profitability is somewhat limited.
Dividend
Compass Minerals' average dividend yield of 3.6% offers reasonable income potential for investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $36 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock
Weather & Demand
Revenue is sensitive to winter severity and agricultural cycles, which can create seasonal and year-to-year variability; performance can vary with weather patterns.
Long-life Operations
CMP operates long-lived mines and distribution networks that can provide logistical advantages, though environmental and regulatory issues merit attention.
Capital Needs & Cashflow
Mining is capital-intensive and requires ongoing investment; monitor cash flow and balance-sheet strength as they influence resilience and growth potential.
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