CMP Chief Commercial Officer Benjamin Nichols Sells 2,542 Shares

Benjamin Nichols, the Chief Commercial Officer of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP), sold 747 shares of the company on June 24, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.66, amounting to a total transaction value of $21,409. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Compass Minerals International, Inc.

On the same day, Nichols also executed other transactions, including buying and selling shares on May 18, 2026. These transactions indicate active management of his holdings in the company.

Other Institutional Activity in Compass Minerals

Koch, Inc. maintained its position in Compass Minerals with 7,034,609 shares valued at about $164.3 million. SailingStone Capital Partners LLC reduced its stake by 588,456 shares, holding 4,825,611 shares worth approximately $112.7 million, marking a 10.9% decrease. BlackRock, Inc. cut its holdings by 1,130,262 shares, ending with 2,852,763 shares valued at around $66.6 million, a 28.4% decrease. Meanwhile, State Street Corp increased its stake by 273,191 shares, reaching 2,322,476 shares worth about $54.2 million, a 13.3% increase. Ewing Morris & Co. Investment Partners Ltd. boosted its position by 336,011 shares, holding 2,014,327 shares valued at approximately $40.4 million, a 20% increase.

Compass Minerals International, Inc. Stock Up 30.3%

Shares of Compass Minerals traded near $31.10 on Sunday. The company, with a market cap of approximately $1.30 billion, has a high P/E ratio of 194.4, reflecting its lower earnings relative to its share price. The forward P/E stands at 26.5, suggesting expectations of improved earnings. The stock's 52-week range spans from $16.40 to $34.50, and it has a beta of 1.258, indicating moderate volatility compared to the market. The company's 50-day moving average is $28.98, while the 200-day moving average is $22.95.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 14, 2026, JP Morgan upgraded Compass Minerals to a 'hold' rating with a price target of $30. This change reflects a more positive outlook compared to its previous assessment. The consensus among analysts remains a 'buy', with a mean price target of $31.00 based on four opinions.

About Compass Minerals

Compass Minerals International, Inc. is a provider of essential minerals headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The company operates in the Basic Materials sector, focusing on the production and sale of salt and plant nutrition products. Its Salt segment offers sodium chloride and magnesium chloride products for various uses, including deicing and water treatment. The Plant Nutrition segment produces specialty fertilizers under the Protassium+ brand, catering to distributors and retailers worldwide. Founded in 1844, Compass Minerals serves markets in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally.

Bottom Line

Compass Minerals' insider activity, including the recent sale by its Chief Commercial Officer, is noteworthy for investors monitoring the company's leadership moves. The stock shows potential growth, as indicated by the forward P/E ratio and recent analyst upgrades. Institutional investors are actively adjusting their positions, reflecting diverse outlooks on the company's future performance. As always, remember that insider transactions and institutional holdings are backward-looking indicators and may not reflect current sentiment.