Compass Group PLC (LSE listed) – Full Year Results

2025-11-25 · Stocks · QuoteReporter

The stocks discussed are traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). On November 25, 2025, Compass Group PLC announced its full-year financial results for the year ending September 30, 2025. The company reported strong performance across key financial metrics, reflecting robust growth and strategic investments.

For the fiscal year 2025, Compass Group achieved a statutory revenue of $46.1 billion, marking a 9.7% increase from the previous year’s $42.0 billion. On an underlying basis, revenue grew by 8.7%, driven by organic growth in both North America and International regions. The company reported net new business growth of 4.5%, with significant contributions from North America, and maintained a high client retention rate of over 96%.

Operating profit showed substantial improvement, with statutory operating profit rising by 14.7% to $2,964 million, compared to $2,584 million in 2024. Underlying operating profit increased by 11.7% to $3,335 million, supported by a consistent rise in operating margins. The underlying operating margin improved by 10 basis points to 7.2%, while the statutory operating margin increased by 20 basis points to 6.4%.

Earnings per share (EPS) also saw significant growth. On a statutory basis, EPS increased by 33.8% to 110.1 cents, up from 82.3 cents in the previous year. Underlying EPS rose by 11.1% to 131.9 cents, reflecting the company’s strong operational performance and effective cost management.

Compass Group demonstrated strong cash generation capabilities, with an underlying free cash flow of $1,975 million, a 13.5% increase from $1,740 million in 2024. The company maintained a high cash conversion rate of 88%, underscoring its efficient cash management practices.

In line with its commitment to shareholder returns, Compass Group declared an annual dividend per share of 65.9 cents, representing a 10.2% increase from the previous year’s 59.8 cents. This increase reflects the company’s confidence in its financial health and future growth prospects.

Looking ahead, Compass Group provided optimistic guidance for 2026, expecting underlying operating profit growth of approximately 10%. This growth is anticipated to be driven by organic revenue growth of around 7%, supplemented by a 2% profit contribution from mergers and acquisitions, including the acquisition of Vermaat. The company also expects ongoing margin progression and remains confident in sustaining mid-to-high single-digit organic revenue growth over the longer term.

Overall, Compass Group’s 2025 financial results highlight its strong operational performance, strategic investments, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders. The company’s focus on expanding its market presence and enhancing its service capabilities positions it well for continued growth in the coming years.

Original Announcement

Title: Full Year Results
Date: 2025-11-25
Source: London Stock Exchange