$CMP
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
XNYS•Materials•Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)
Why is CMP up today? It is at $26.00 (+5.61%), and our scanner flagged it 29 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment CMP spikes, and full due diligence on CMP — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $26.00
- Change today
- +5.61%
- Previous close
- $24.62
- 52-week range
- $16.39 – $34.50
- Market cap
- $1.09B
- Dividend yield
- 2.31% ($0.60)
- Institutional own.
- 99.47%
- Total held
- 100.0%
- Short interest
- 1.5M ▲ +12% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
- Days to cover
- 4.4d
- Avg daily volume
- 517K
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5m
- 1.4x
- 15m
- 1.3x
- 1h
- 1.1x
- 1D
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Why is $CMP up today?
Here is the latest on CMP from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for CMP today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
Likely catalystCOMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL INC: Q3 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filingSC 13GPassive 5%+ stake disclosedAug 14, 2026 · 9 days agoAnalyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Insiders
Insiders buying3 buys, 2 sells last 3 months (20/10 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ward Ashley Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -2K | sold 24% | 8K | $73K at $29.69 | Jul 28, 26 |
Ward Ashley Officer | Other | 8K 0.02% of company | added 100% | 10K | n/a | Jul 28, 26 |
Safran David Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +804 | added 64% | 2K | n/a | Jun 30, 26 |
Dealy Richard P Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +944 | added 2.1% | 46K | n/a | Jun 30, 26 |
Reece Joseph E Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +1K | added 1.3% | 96K | n/a | Jun 30, 26 |
Nichols Benjamin S. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -747 | sold 4.5% | 16K | $21K at $28.66 | Jun 24, 26 |
Nichols Benjamin S. Officer | Other | 3K | added 18% | 17K | n/a | Jun 24, 26 |
Nichols Benjamin S. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -195 | sold 1.4% | 14K | $6K at $28.97 | May 18, 26 |
Nichols Benjamin S. Officer | Other | 685 | added 5.0% | 14K | n/a | May 18, 26 |
Nichols Benjamin S. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -247 | sold 1.8% | 14K | $7K at $30.21 | May 13, 26 |
Nichols Benjamin S. Officer | Other | 737 | added 5.6% | 14K | n/a | May 13, 26 |
Safran David Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +1K | added 100% | 1K | n/a | Mar 31, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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CMP stock FAQ
Why is $CMP up today?
Here is the latest on CMP from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for CMP today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the CMP stock price today?
CMP last traded at $26.00, up 5.61% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does CMP pay a dividend?
Yes. CMP currently has a dividend yield of about 2.31% ($0.60 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live CMP alerts?
The CMP Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged CMP 29 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is CMP on?
CMP (Compass Minerals International, Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $1.09B in the MINING & QUARRYING OF NONMETALLIC MINERALS (NO FUELS) sector.
Is CMP good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge CMP for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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