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Compass Minerals International

CMP

Compass Minerals International, Inc. is a leading provider of essential minerals, specializing in the production and distribution of salt and plant nutrition products.

Market cap
$1.25B+51.8%
Revenue$1.3B+6.4%
Net income$7.1M+104%
Free cash flow$296.1M+263%
EPS (diluted)$0.15+104%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Aug 5, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$207.8M
EPS estimate-$0.04

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$453.2M-8.4%
Gross profit$83.0M+8.1%
Operating income$56.0M+1,906%
Net income$12.7M+140%
EPS (diluted)$0.30+139%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$74.1M+49.7%
Total debt$794.1M-1.7%
Total equity$274.2M+15.9%
Total assets$1.4B-10.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$197.4M+5.6%
CapEx$18.2M+30.0%
Free cash flow$179.2M+3.6%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$1.25B+51.8%
Enterprise value$1.97B+22.1%
P/E175.9×
P/S+0.3×

Profitability

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Gross margin17.5%+4.0pp
Operating margin9.3%+7.8pp
Net margin0.5%+0.3pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity2.8%+1.4pp
Debt / equity2.9×-0.5×
Current ratio2.1×+0.2×

Segments

By product

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Highway Deicing Salt$278.9M-14.1%
Consumer & Industrial Salt$103.7M-3.9%
SOP$69.0M+13.9%

By segment

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Salt$382.6M-11.6%
Plant Nutrition$67.0M+14.9%

Competitors

Profile

Compass Minerals International, Inc. is a leading provider of essential minerals, specializing in the production and distribution of salt and plant nutrition products. The company leverages unique mineral assets and durable competitive advantages to serve agricultural, industrial, and infrastructure markets. Its core value proposition centers on cost-efficient production and supply chain reliability for critical mineral resources across North America and the United Kingdom.

Competitive position

A leading producer of salt and specialty plant nutrition with high-barrier-to-entry mineral assets and a focus on cost-leadership through a back-to-basics strategy.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom
Customer segmentsMunicipalities, Agribusiness, Industrial manufacturers, Retail consumers
Business modelResource extraction, Commodity production, B2B services
SuppliersMining equipment manufacturers, Energy providers, Logistics and freight providers
CustomersDepartment of Transportation (DOT) agencies, Big-box retailers, Commercial farming operations, Food processors
Listed2003
Employees2.0K
CEOEdward C. Dowling Jr.
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Compass Minerals International's market cap?
Compass Minerals International (CMP) has a market capitalization of $1.2B and trades on NYSE.
What is Compass Minerals International's revenue and profitability?
Compass Minerals International generated $1.3B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $7.1M, representing a net margin of 0.5%. Gross margin stands at 17.5%, with free cash flow of $296.1M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Compass Minerals International's competitors?
Compass Minerals International's key competitors include The Mosaic Company, Nutrien Ltd., Minerals Technologies Inc, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Compass Minerals International have?
Compass Minerals International's subsidiaries include Fortress North America, LLC.
Where is Compass Minerals International headquartered?
Compass Minerals International is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 1,981 people. It has been publicly traded since 2003.