Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Stock Forecast
CMP analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.75 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $29.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +32.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- —
- 52-week range
- $16.54 – $33.51
CMP analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CMP price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CMP earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | 0.0% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $0.89 | $0.76 | $0.96 | −$0.48 | +286.3% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.26 | $1.15 | $1.36 | $0.89 | +40.5% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CMP revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0 | $0 | $0 | — | — |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.29B | $1.28B | $1.29B | +3.4% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.33B | $1.29B | $1.38B | +3.1% | 4 |
CMP EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CMP revenue: reported and forecast
CMP EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | −14.0% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $0.82 | $0.88 | $0.89 | $0.89 | $0.89 | +9.2% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.27 | $1.27 | $1.26 | +6.2% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CMP earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CMP beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from CMP
4 analysts cover Compass Minerals International; their consensus rating is buy (3.75 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $29.50, 32.5% above the latest close of $22.26. Analysts expect earnings of $0.89 per share for FY2026, +286.3% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $1.26 per share on revenue of $1.3 billion. Compass Minerals International beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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CMP forecast FAQ
What is Compass Minerals International's price target?
The average analyst price target for Compass Minerals International is $29.50, 32.5% above the latest close of $22.26.
Is Compass Minerals International a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Compass Minerals International, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Compass Minerals International's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.89 per share for FY2026 (range $0.76 to $0.96); for FY2027 the estimate is $1.26.
What is Compass Minerals International's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $1.3 billion, growth of 3.4%; for FY2027 it is $1.3 billion.
Does Compass Minerals International usually beat earnings estimates?
Compass Minerals International reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.