Compass Minerals Insider Benjamin Nichols Buys Shares

On June 24, 2026, Benjamin Nichols, the Chief Commercial Officer of Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP), purchased 2,542 shares of the company. This transaction was not part of a pre-arranged plan.

Insider Buying and Selling at Compass Minerals International, Inc.

Benjamin Nichols, the Chief Commercial Officer, was active with several transactions in recent months. On June 24, 2026, he bought 2,542 shares. On the same day, he also sold 2,542 shares and an additional 747 shares at an average price of $28.66. Earlier, on May 18, 2026, Nichols bought 685 shares and sold the same amount, along with 195 shares at $28.97.

Other Institutional Activity in Compass Minerals

Several institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in Compass Minerals. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 1,748,555 shares, valued at approximately $40.8 million. State Street Corp increased its holdings by 273,191 shares, reaching a total of 2,322,476 shares worth about $54.2 million, reflecting a 13.3% increase. Ewing Morris & Co. Investment Partners Ltd. added 336,011 shares, resulting in a 20% increase to 2,014,327 shares, valued at around $40.4 million. Meanwhile, SailingStone Capital Partners LLC reduced its stake by 588,456 shares, a 10.9% decrease, leaving it with 4,825,611 shares valued at $112.7 million. BlackRock, Inc. also trimmed its position by 1,130,262 shares, a 28.4% decrease, holding 2,852,763 shares worth about $66.6 million.

Compass Minerals International, Inc. Stock Up 26.3%

Shares of Compass Minerals traded near $31.10 on Sunday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $1.3 billion. Its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 194.4, with a forward P/E of 26.5, indicating expectations of future earnings growth. The stock's 52-week range is between $16.40 and $34.50. The 50-day moving average is $28.98, and the 200-day moving average is $22.95. Compass Minerals has a beta of 1.258, suggesting higher volatility than the overall market. Its current ratio is 2.06, and its quick ratio is 1.206, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 282.79.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 14, 2026, JP Morgan upgraded Compass Minerals to a 'hold' rating with a $30.00 price target. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with a mean target price of $31.00 based on four analyst opinions.

About Compass Minerals

Compass Minerals International, Inc., based in Overland Park, Kansas, is a provider of essential minerals, operating in the Basic Materials sector. The company has two main segments: Salt and Plant Nutrition. The Salt segment produces and sells sodium chloride and magnesium chloride products, while the Plant Nutrition segment offers specialty fertilizers. Led by CEO Dr. Edward C. Dowling Jr., the company serves markets in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally, employing around 1,800 people.

Bottom Line

Benjamin Nichols' recent purchase of Compass Minerals shares reflects insider confidence in the company. Investors often track insider transactions for potential insights into a company's future performance. This report highlights a backward-looking view of insider activity and institutional holdings, which may not represent the current landscape.