Group 1: Momentum Investing Overview - Momentum investing involves following a stock's recent trend, with the aim of buying high and selling higher, capitalizing on established price movements [1] - The Zacks Momentum Style Score helps define momentum characteristics, with Compass, Inc. (COMP) currently holding a Momentum Style Score of A [2] Group 2: Zacks Rank and Performance - Compass, Inc. has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating strong potential for outperformance [3] - Stocks rated Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) with Style Scores of A or B tend to outperform the market over the following month [3] Group 3: Price Performance - COMP shares have increased by 6.3% over the past week, significantly outperforming the Zacks Internet - Software industry, which rose by 0.71% [5] - Over the past quarter, COMP shares have risen by 35.83%, and over the last year, they have gained 187.65%, while the S&P 500 has only moved 3.73% and 24.43%, respectively [6] Group 4: Trading Volume - The average 20-day trading volume for COMP is 6,794,415 shares, indicating a bullish sign as rising stocks with above-average volume are generally viewed positively [7] Group 5: Earnings Outlook - In the past two months, two earnings estimates for COMP have increased, raising the consensus estimate from $0.05 to $0.09 [9] - For the next fiscal year, two estimates have moved upwards while one has been revised downwards [9] Group 6: Conclusion - Given the strong performance metrics and positive earnings outlook, COMP is positioned as a 2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A, making it a promising investment option [11]

I recommended a hold rating for Compass (NYSE: COMP ) when I wrote about it last September, as I expected an uncertain period ahead for COMP because of the various business risks I have identified. Based on myI consider an investment ideal if it performs its core business in a sector projected to experience structural (organic) growth in excess of GDP growth over the next 5-10 years; profits from sustainable competitive advantages that translate into attractive unit economics; In the hands of competent, eth ...

Momentum investing is essentially the opposite of the tried-and-tested Wall Street adage -- "buy low and sell high." Investors following this investing style typically avoid betting on cheap stocks and waiting long for them to recover. They believe instead that one could make far more money in lesser time by "buying high and selling higher."Who doesn't like betting on fast-moving trending stocks? But determining the right entry point isn't easy. Often, these stocks lose momentum once their valuation moves a ...

Despite stock market optimism and a generally upbeat U.S. economy, the real estate market has still been in a funk over the past few years. Tight inventory, high interest rates, and a dearth of new supply have held overall sales cycles low. Zillow Group, Inc. (With combined experience of covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, and serving as an outside adviser to several seed-round startups, Gary Alexander has exposure to many of the themes shaping the industry today. He ...

WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI” or the “Company”), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that current director James J. Bottiglieri (“Jim”) advised the Board of Directors (the “Board”) on February 14, 2025 that he plans to retire prior to the Company’s 2025 annual shareholders meeting (the “2025 Annual Meeting”). Mr. Bottiglieri will remain on the Company’s Board and as a member of each of the Company’s Nominating a ...

Compass, Inc. (COMP) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.08 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.09. This compares to loss of $0.17 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 11.11%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.03 per share when it actually produced break-even earnings, delivering a surprise of 100%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpasse ...

Revenue in Q4 Grew 25.9% YoY and Organic Revenue Grew 20.9% YoYQuarterly Market Share Grew 65bps YoY to 5.06% and Organic Share Was Up 48bps$122 Million in Full-Year Operating Cash Flow; $150 Million Prior to NAR-related SettlementNEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass, Inc. (NYSE: COMP) ("Compass" or "the Company"), a leading tech-enabled real estate services company that includes the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume1, announced its financial results f ...

Compass (COMP) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2024 results on Feb. 18.Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.For the fourth quarter of 2024, COMP expects total revenues in the range of $1.225-$1.325 billion.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter revenues is pegged at $1.28 billion, indicating a 16.65% increase from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.The consensus mark is pegged at a loss of 10 cents per share, which remained unchanged over the pas ...

Compass Minerals International, Inc. CMP reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter adjusted EPS results and cut its FY25 salt segment revenue guidance, after the closing bell on Monday.Compass Minerals Intl reported quarterly losses of 55 cents per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of 15 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $307.20 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $294.00 million.“This quarter we began to see results from our back-to-basics strategy ...

The company's flagship salt segment faced both weather-related challenges and the near-term impacts of its decision to slim its inventories.Compass Minerals International (CMP -4.46%), a leader in salt and specialty plant nutrition production, delivered a mixed report for its fiscal 2025 first quarter on Feb. 10. The company's non-GAAP loss of $0.55 per share contrasted with the earnings per share (EPS) of $0.13 anticipated by analysts. However, on the revenue front, Compass Minerals posted $307.2 million, ...