Compass Minerals International Inc (CMP) Soars 26.21% on Strong Q2 Earnings

Compass Minerals International Inc (CMP) shares surged 26.21% today, marking the third consecutive day of gains and reaching its highest level since March 2024. The stock has risen by 32.06% over the past three days, reflecting strong investor confidence in the company's recent performance and strategic initiatives.

The strategy of buying CMP shares after they reached a recent high and holding for 1 week yielded moderate returns over the past 5 years. The annualized return was 8.03% from May 2020 to May 2025, slightly underperforming the market average in the same period. This suggests that while the strategy provided some growth, it was more conservative than the broader market.

Compass Minerals International Inc has reported impressive financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company exceeded earnings expectations with an EPS of $0.63, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.39. This represents a significant surprise of +61.54%. Revenue for the quarter also outperformed expectations, coming in at $494.6 million, a +19.50% surprise over the estimated $413.88 million. The Salt segment, in particular, saw a notable +39.4% increase in sales revenue year over year.

In addition to its strong financial performance, Compass Minerals has made significant strides in debt reduction. The company has reduced its net total debt by 10% year over year to $758 million. This reduction, along with enhanced operational efficiency, has contributed to an improved fiscal year 2025 adjusted EBITDA forecast, now ranging from $173 million to $202 million. These financial improvements are part of the company's Back-to-Basic strategy, which focuses on debt reduction and operational gains.

The company's strategic initiatives and financial achievements have bolstered investor confidence, leading to a +48.7% increase in CMP's stock price over the past month. The strong performance and positive outlook have positioned Compass Minerals International Inc as a promising investment opportunity in the market.