Shares of Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG – Get Free Report) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eight brokerages that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and seven have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year target price among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is GBX 2,371 ($29.29).
A number of brokerages recently commented on CPG. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Compass Group in a research note on Tuesday, February 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a GBX 2,600 ($32.11) price target on shares of Compass Group in a research note on Monday, February 26th. Finally, Shore Capital reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Compass Group in a research note on Thursday, February 8th.
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Compass Group Stock Up 0.2 %
Compass Group Increases Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 29th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 18th were issued a GBX 28.10 ($0.35) dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, January 18th. This represents a yield of 1.34%. This is an increase from Compass Group’s previous dividend of $15.00. Compass Group’s payout ratio is currently 5,733.33%.
Compass Group Company Profile
Compass Group PLC operates as a food and support services company in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers support services, such as cleaning in hospitals; reception services at corporate headquarters; managing remote camps; grounds and facilities services at schools and universities; and others.
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