About Compass Group PLC (CMPGY) — Dividend Analysis 2026
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. It serves business and industry; healthcare and senior living market; education; sports and leisure; and defense, offshore, and remote sectors. Compass Group PLC was founded in 1941 and is based in Chertsey, the United Kingdom.
Is CMPGY a good dividend investment in 2026?
CMPGY offers a 2.30% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 68/100 (Safe). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 38.6% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
CMPGY DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your CMPGY portfolio grows to $1.95M vs $1.80M without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
CMPGY dividend growth history & forecast
CMPGY has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 38.6% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 2.30%.
Debt/EBITDA 0.0× — low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum+1.4B → +1.4B → +1.6B
8 / 30 pts
8/30
Net income is positive but trending down — watch for further deterioration
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend appears safe — fundamentals solid with moderate concerns.
STRAND SCORE
68
/100
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 CMPGY Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold CMPGY.
Gross yield
2.30%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
1.95%
Real yield (−CPI)
-0.84%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
2.30%
-0.50%
$230 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
1.95%
-0.84%
$195 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.84%
-0.96%
$184 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
2.30%
-0.50%
$230 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
2.10%
-0.70%
$210 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
2.30%
-0.50%
$230 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.72%
-1.07%
$172 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
1.95%
-0.84%
$195 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.61%
-1.19%
$161 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.69%
-1.11%
$169 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.61%
-1.19%
$161 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 CMPGY Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
10yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your CMPGY investment of $27.79/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$18.8K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$16.4K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in CMPGY for:
Shares needed
44,187
Capital required
$1,227,957
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.64/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 CMPGY Dividend Payment Schedule
CMPGY pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$1.36 / payment
$5.43 / year after tax
100 shares
$13.58 / payment
$54.31 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$135.79 / payment
$543.15 / year after tax
📊 CMPGY vs S&P 500 Average Benchmarks
How CMPGY compares to typical S&P 500 Average averages. (Sector "Consumer Cyclical" not matched — using S&P 500 average)
Benchmark: S&P 500 Average
Dividend Yield▼-0.70% vs sectorBelow avg
CMPGY
2.30%
avg
3.00%
5Y Dividend CAGR▲+33.10% vs sectorBetter
CMPGY
38.60%
avg
5.50%
Payout Ratio▲-8.00% vs sectorBetter
CMPGY
50.00%
avg
58.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for CMPGY sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ CMPGY Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus
Current Price
$27.79
Analyst Target
$17.00
Upside / Downside
-38.8%
Range
$17.00 – $17.00
💡 If CMPGY reaches the analyst target of $17.00, investors buying today at $27.79 would see an effective yield of 3.76% on shares purchased at target price — vs 2.30% at current price.
Analyst consensus price target via FMP. Not a guarantee of future performance. Past analyst accuracy varies.
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Next Earnings Report: 2026-05-11(in 41 days)EPS estimate: $0.76
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
4.17
✅ Safe Zone — low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
5/9
⚠️ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the CMPGY dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →