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confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Compass Minerals Q3 net loss narrows to $5.7M; raises FY 2026 EBITDA guidance midpoint to $230M
COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC
- Net loss of $5.7M ($0.13 loss per diluted share) vs. $17.0M loss a year ago; revenue $215.3M, flat YoY.
- Adjusted EBITDA $39.9M vs. $41.0M; Salt segment Adjusted EBITDA fell 15% to $38.9M on higher costs.
- Plant Nutrition Adjusted EBITDA rose 32% to $15.0M on improved pricing and lower per-unit costs.
- Net debt reduced 11% to $660.3M; net leverage ratio improved to 2.8x from 4.3x; S&P upgraded credit rating to B+.
- Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $218M-$242M (midpoint $230M); capex unchanged at $90M-$110M.