Compass Minerals Reports Q1 2026 Earnings: Positive Net Income, Strong Salt Volumes, and Improved Profitability

Compass Minerals International reported Q1 FY26 net income of $0.43, its first positive quarterly net income since 2023, with adjusted EBITDA doubling to $65 million. The company raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $224 million, citing solid results in salt and continued momentum in Plant Nutrition. Salt business benefited from steady winter demand and price increases, but operational limits remain due to production capabilities and supply chain timing.