Compass Minerals (CMP) CMP quarter Financial Results Summary
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Compass Minerals (CMP) Q4 2025 Financial Results Summary
Release Date: December 8, 2025
Compass Minerals, a prominent global provider of essential minerals, has announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2025. The following summary displays key financial metrics, operational performance, and outlook for the upcoming fiscal year.
Fiscal Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Summary
- Net Loss for Q4 2025:
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$7.2 million, a substantial improvement from a net loss of $48.3 million in Q4 2024.
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Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025:
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$41.6 million, up from $15.6 million in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 166% year-over-year.
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Annual Net Loss for Fiscal 2025:
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$79.8 million, compared to a net loss of $206.1 million in fiscal 2024, signifying a 61% reduction in losses.
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Total Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2025:
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$198.8 million, down 4% from $206.3 million in fiscal 2024 due to strategic production cutbacks.
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Salt Business Annual Adjusted EBITDA per Ton:
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Declined to $20.20, representing an 18% decrease from fiscal 2024 levels, attributed to the sale of higher-cost inventory produced in the previous year.
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Plant Nutrition Annual Sales Volume:
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Increased by 19% to 326 thousand tons, benefiting from cost structure improvements.
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Inventory Optimization Initiatives:
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Led to a 33% reduction in inventory value and a 36% decrease in inventory volumes year-over-year within the North American highway deicing segment.
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Debt Reduction:
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Overall net debt decreased by 14%, or $125 million, year-over-year to $772.5 million as of year-end.
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Completed Refinancing:
- Successfully enhanced liquidity, operational flexibility, and extended debt maturity profile.
Fiscal 2026 Outlook Summary
- Total Adjusted EBITDA Guidance for 2026:
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Projected between $200 million to $240 million.
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Salt Segment Adjusted EBITDA Guidance for 2026:
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Expected to range from $225 million to $255 million, with improvements anticipated from stronger pricing and fixed cost absorption.
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Plant Nutrition Segment Adjusted EBITDA Guidance for 2026:
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Anticipated to be $31 million to $36 million; sales volumes expected to decrease due to higher pricing.
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Corporate Overhead Adjusted EBITDA Guidance:
- Projected to range from $(56) million to $(51) million, reflecting ongoing cost rationalization efforts from fiscal 2025.
Quarterly and Annual Financial Metrics
- Q4 2025 Revenue:
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$227.5 million, compared to $208.8 million in Q4 2024, marking an increase of 9%.
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Q4 Operating Income:
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Recorded at $12.0 million compared to an operating loss of $29.8 million in Q4 2024.
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Annual Revenue for 2025:
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$1.2439 billion, compared to $1.1174 billion in 2024, reflecting a growth of 11%.
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Annual Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
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Amounted to $197.7 million, a significant increase from $14.4 million in fiscal 2024.
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Q4 Diluted Net Loss per Share:
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-$0.17, significantly improved from -$1.17 in Q4 2024.
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Annual Diluted Net Loss per Share for 2025:
- -$1.91, compared to -$4.99 in fiscal 2024.
Dividend and Share Repurchase
- Compass Minerals did not declare any dividend in both Q4 2025 and the preceding year, having previously made distributions of $0.30 per share in fiscal 2024.
Conclusion
Compass Minerals demonstrated notable progress in operational efficiency and financial performance through 2025, successfully navigating challenges while positioning for growth in fiscal 2026. The forecast for the upcoming year indicates a focus on enhancing cash generation and further debt reduction for sustained shareholder value.
For additional inquiries, Compass Minerals will provide further details during their conference call scheduled for December 9, 2025.
| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2025 | Sept. 30, 2025 | |
| Sales | $227.5 | $1,243.9 |
| Shipping and handling cost | $54.6 | $343.3 |
| Product cost | $134.5 | $709.9 |
| Gross profit | $38.4 | $190.7 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $26.4 | $113.3 |
| Loss on impairment of long-lived assets, definite and indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill | $— | $53.7 |
| Other operating expense (income) | $— | $-1.6 |
| Operating income (loss) | $12.0 | $25.3 |
| Other expense (income): | ||
| Interest income | $-0.4 | $-1.3 |
| Interest expense | $17.3 | $68.5 |
| (Gain) loss on foreign exchange | $-3.2 | $-0.1 |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | $— | $7.6 |
| Other expense, net | $2.3 | $4.3 |
| Loss before income taxes | $-4.0 | $-53.7 |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $3.2 | $26.1 |
| Net loss | $-7.2 | $-79.8 |
| Basic net loss per common share | $-0.17 | $-1.91 |
| Diluted net loss per common share | $-0.17 | $-1.91 |
| Cash dividends per share | $— | $— |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in thousands): | ||
| Basic | 42,019 | 41,828 |
| Diluted | 42,019 | 41,828 |
| ASSETS | Sept. 30, 2025 | Sept. 30, 2024 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $59.7 | $20.2 |
| Receivables, net | $179.6 | $126.1 |
| Inventories, net | $312.0 | $414.1 |
| Other current assets | $20.9 | $26.9 |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $770.1 | $806.5 |
| Intangible and other noncurrent assets | $177.1 | $246.3 |
| Total assets | $1,519.4 | $1,640.1 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||
| Current portion of long-term debt | $— | $7.5 |
| Current portion of finance lease liabilities | $7.9 | $5.2 |
| Other current liabilities | $257.7 | $204.3 |
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | $832.2 | $910.0 |
| Finance lease liabilities, net of current portion | $7.6 | $11.2 |
| Deferred income taxes and other noncurrent liabilities | $179.9 | $185.3 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | $234.1 | $316.6 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $1,519.4 | $1,640.1 |