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May 20, 2026

Compass Group Feedback From Roadshow With CFO

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Goldman Sachs reiterates a Buy rating on Compass Group after a roadshow with the CFO highlighted record contract wins and strong commercial momentum.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Compass recently won the University of Kentucky contract, the largest in the industry, which is 50% larger than its Texas A&M benchmark.
  • 2.Management reiterated confidence in sustaining 4-5% net new business growth and c.10bps annual margin expansion.
  • 3.The GPO strategy is expanding to cover 90% of profits, with new focus on France and Spain following the German PCM acquisition.

Table of Contents

  • Key takeaways
  • Compass Group investment thesis
  • Compass Group valuation & risks
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • Price target and rating history chart(s)
  • Target price history table(s)
  • Regulatory disclosures

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Authors

Ben AndrewsPoppy Boyd-TaylorShivam ShahLeo Mose

Securities

Compass GroupARMK

Themes

Contract Catering ConsolidationMargin Resilience and Pricing PowerGPO Expansion

Regions

EuropeNorth AmericaUKUnited KingdomUnited StatesGermany