Should You Buy Compass Minerals International Inc (CMP) Today? Analysis, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook.
Analysis Updated At
2026/01/28
CMP is NOT a good buy right now for a beginner long-term investor who wants to deploy capital immediately. The stock is in a strong uptrend but is currently extended (RSI ~70) and trading near resistance (~25.89–26.82) while sitting above most recent Wall Street price targets ($21–$25). With earnings coming on Feb 4 (after hours) and recent quarter profitability still negative, the near-term risk/reward is unfavorable at today’s ~$25.76.
Technical Analysis
Trend is bullish: SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200 confirms a strong uptrend. Momentum is still positive but cooling: MACD histogram is above 0 (0.177) yet contracting, suggesting the rally may be losing steam. RSI_6 is ~70.2, which is extended and often coincides with short-term pullback risk. Key levels: Pivot support ~24.39 (first meaningful support), Resistance R1 ~25.89 (very close to current price), then R2 ~26.82. Pattern-based forward odds provided also lean bearish short-term (higher probability of declines over the next day/week/month), which further weakens the “buy now” timing.
Analyst Ratings and Price Target Trends
Recent analyst actions are mixed-to-cautious overall. Deutsche Bank (Dec 11, 2025) maintained Buy but trimmed PT to $21 (from $22) on below-expected FY2026 deicing volume outlook. Freedom Capital (Dec 16, 2025) initiated Buy with a $22 PT on essential minerals/margins. BMO (Jan 6, 2026) raised PT to $25 (from $20) but kept Market Perform, citing strong winter conditions and appreciation for cost and balance-sheet focus. Wall Street pros: essential/defensive demand (deicing), potential weather tailwinds, margin improvement, and institutional buying. Cons: still negative earnings, guidance uncertainty on deicing volumes, and the stock price now exceeds most published targets—reducing perceived upside at this level. Politicians/congress: no recent congress trading data available; insider trend is neutral.
Wall Street analysts forecast CMP stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CMP is 22.67 USD with a low forecast of 21 USD and a high forecast of 25 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
Wall Street analysts forecast CMP stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CMP is 22.67 USD with a low forecast of 21 USD and a high forecast of 25 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
Current: 25.830
Current: 25.830
