Compass Group (LON:CPG) Hits New 52-Week High – Here’s Why

Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) shares hit a new 52-week high during trading on Monday . The company traded as high as GBX 37.48 and last traded at GBX 32.28, with a volume of 2515228 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 32.74.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on CPG shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Compass Group in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Compass Group in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Shore Capital Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Compass Group in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Compass Group in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Compass Group in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, Compass Group currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 2,932.50.

Compass Group Price Performance

The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of GBX 31.46 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of GBX 1,261.85. The company has a market capitalization of £530.50 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 0.26, a P/E/G ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a current ratio of 0.70, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 114.88.

Compass Group Company Profile

Compass Group is a global leader in food services, operating in over 25 countries, with over 590,000 employees worldwide and generating underlying revenues of over $46 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. The company’s primary listing is the London Stock Exchange and also trades on OTCQX® Best Market.
Our core offer is the provision of outsourced food services and targeted support services across the world. Compass operates across five sectors: Business & Industry, Healthcare & Senior Living, Education, Sports & Leisure, and Defence, Offshore & Remote, using a portfolio of bespoke B2B brands.