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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
$1B+34.4%
Revenue$1.3B+5.5%
Net income$18.4M+115%
Free cash flow$84.8M-60.8%
EPS (diluted)$0.43+115%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Q3 2026 report

August 5, 2026
Revenue$215.3MBeat by $7.5MEPS-$0.14Miss by $0.08

Next report

Dec 14, 2026 (in 3 months)
Revenue estimate$222.0M
EPS estimate-$0.01

Financials

Q3 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$215.3M+0.3%
Gross profit$37.9M-8.0%
Operating income$10.9M-31.4%
Net income-$5.7M+66.5%
EPS (diluted)-$0.13+68.3%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$56.3M-29.1%
Total debt$791.7M-6.0%
Total equity$263.5M+5.5%
Total assets$1.4B-12.0%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$2.4M-89.0%
CapEx$21.1M+17.2%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$1B+34.4%
Enterprise value$1.74B+14.4%
P/E54.6×—
P/S0.8×+0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin17.2%+3.2pp
Operating margin8.9%+7.9pp
Net margin1.4%+0.8pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity7.2%+3.9pp
Debt / equity3×-0.4×
Current ratio2×-0.1×

Segments

By product

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Highway Salt$89.9M—
Consumer & Industrial Salt$84.0M+8.8%
SOP$41.0M-14.6%

By segment

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Salt$173.9M+4.8%
Plant Nutrition$37.6M-16.1%

Competitors

By market cap

Nutrien Ltd. logo
Nutrien Ltd.$37.6B+36.3%
Martin Marietta Materials logo
Martin Marietta Materials$36.0B-2.1%
Mosaic logo
Mosaic$8.1B-24.6%
Perimeter Solutions logo
Perimeter Solutions$5.2B+63.6%
Minerals Technologies logo
Minerals Technologies$2.1B+6.5%
TMC the metals company Inc. logo
TMC the metals company Inc.$1.7B-28.2%
Compass Minerals International logo
Compass Minerals International$1.0B+32.4%
Intrepid Potash logo
Intrepid Potash$520.0M+36.1%

By revenue growth

Intrepid Potash logo
Intrepid Potash+28.6%
Perimeter Solutions logo
Perimeter Solutions+23.0%
Martin Marietta Materials logo
Martin Marietta Materials+14.8%
Mosaic logo
Mosaic+8.8%
Compass Minerals International logo
Compass Minerals International+5.5%
Minerals Technologies logo
Minerals Technologies+2.5%

By net margin

Martin Marietta Materials logo
Martin Marietta Materials36.73%+17.8pp
Mosaic logo
Mosaic10.33%-0.9pp
Compass Minerals International logo
Compass Minerals International1.42%+11.6pp
Minerals Technologies logo
Minerals Technologies-0.077%-9.0pp
Perimeter Solutions logo
Perimeter Solutions-26.93%-10.7pp
Intrepid Potash logo
Intrepid Potash-69.46%+87.1pp

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
CountryUnited States of America
Listed2003
Employees2.0K
CEOEdward C. Dowling Jr.
SectorBasic Materials
IndustryIndustrial Materials
Websitecompassminerals.com
FilingsSEC EDGAR

FAQ

What is Compass Minerals International's market cap?
Compass Minerals International (CMP) has a market capitalization of $1.0B 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 $18.4M, representing a net margin of 1.4%. Gross margin stands at 17.2%, with free cash flow of $84.8M. The latest reported period is Q3 2026.
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.