Deutsche Bank cuts target for Compass Group stock to GBp 35
Published on 10/06/2026 at 10:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Compass Group (GB00BD6K4575) was trading at EUR 26.68 at Lang & Schwarz on October 6, 2026 at 10:12 a.m. CEST, up 0.19 percent versus the prior close of EUR 26.63. On October 1, 2026, Deutsche Bank Research cut its price target from GBp 40.00 to GBp 35.00 while keeping a Buy rating, according to TradingView.
Target cut meets resilient growth
The reduction lowered Deutsche Bank Research's target by 12.50 percent from the previous GBp 40.00 level. The unchanged Buy rating leaves the analyst view constructive, but the lower target sets a more cautious valuation reference for the stock.
The target change followed Compass Group's third-quarter 2026 trading update rather than a reported deterioration in operating momentum. The company delivered more than 7.00 percent organic revenue growth, maintained 96.00 percent client retention and returned net new business growth to its 4.00 percent to 5.00 percent target range, according to the Yahoo Finance transcript dated July 21, 2026.
New business supports the outlook
Compass Group recorded USD 4.30 billion of new business wins over the 12 months covered by the third-quarter update, a 16.00 percent increase from the comparable period. Management also reiterated guidance for underlying operating profit growth above 11.00 percent in constant currency for fiscal 2026, according to Yahoo Finance.
The figures point to a clear split in the investment case. Customer retention and new contract wins support revenue visibility, while Deutsche Bank's target cut shows that valuation remains a counterweight even as the operating indicators stay positive.
Results date sets the next marker
The next scheduled annual results date is November 24, 2026, according to DipCatcher. That report will provide the next full-year assessment of the above-11.00-percent operating profit outlook and the conversion of recent contract wins into revenue.
Compass Group stock stays nearly flat
At Lang & Schwarz, Compass Group stock was trading at EUR 26.68 on October 6, 2026 at 10:12 a.m. CEST, versus the EUR 26.63 prior close, a gain of 0.19 percent. The primary listing is on the London Stock Exchange, where the ticker is CPG and the company is part of the FTSE 100.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Compass Group stock.
Compass Group stock at a glance
- Company: Compass Group PLC
- ISIN: GB00BD6K4575
- Ticker: CPG
- Primary exchange: London Stock Exchange
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 6, 2026, 10:12 a.m. CEST): EUR 26.68
- Change versus prior close: plus 0.19 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz (October 5, 2026): EUR 26.63
- Market capitalization: USD 50.6 billion (as of October 5, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclicals / Restaurants
- Index membership: FTSE 100
- Next earnings date: November 24, 2026
