Compass Group(US:CMPGY) Seeking Alpha·2026-02-05 11:34Core Viewpoint - The company reported a strong start to the year with organic revenue growth exceeding 7%, maintaining positive momentum within its multi-year growth algorithm [3] Group Performance - Growth moderated from the exceptional Q4 run rate, but overall performance remained positive across all regions and sectors [3] - The fastest growing sectors were Sports & Leisure and Business & Industry [3] Business Metrics - Net new business has consistently remained in the 4% to 5% range for five consecutive years, supported by a strong client retention rate of over 96% [3] - New business wins increased by 10% year-on-year, totaling $4 billion, with nearly half originating from the Business & Industry sector [3] Acquisitions and Integration - The acquisition of Vermaat was completed in December, and the company is progressing with its integration [4] - Confidence in delivering good margin progress this year is bolstered by synergies from acquisitions and operating leverage across the business [4]