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Compass Minerals International Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2026 earnings summary5 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
Net income reached $18.6 million in Q1 2026, reversing a net loss of $23.6 million in the prior year, with diluted EPS of $0.43 compared to a loss of $0.57.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 103% year-over-year to $65.3 million, driven by strong salt business, improved Plant Nutrition performance, and cost structure improvements.
Leverage ratio improved to 3.6x from 5.3x year-over-year, with net debt reduced by 10% to $836.9 million.
Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance raised by 2% at the midpoint to $208–$240 million.
Salt and Plant Nutrition segments both saw higher operating earnings and margins due to volume growth, pricing, and cost improvements.
Financial highlights
Revenue rose 29% year-over-year to $396.1 million, with Salt segment revenue up 37% to $331.5 million and Plant Nutrition revenue at $60.8 million.
Operating income increased to $36.6 million from $0.5 million a year ago, mainly due to Salt segment growth.
Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 16.5%, with Salt segment at 20.3% and Plant Nutrition at 21.1%.
Cash and cash equivalents were $46.7 million at quarter-end, with total liquidity of $341.7 million including available credit.
Net cash used in operating activities was $37.0 million, reflecting seasonal working capital and tax settlement.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $208–$240 million, with Salt segment at $230–$252 million and Plant Nutrition at $34–$39 million.
Capital expenditures for 2026 forecasted at $90–$110 million.
Effective tax rate guidance for 2026 is 30–34%.
Guidance reflects strong salt demand, improved Plant Nutrition margins, and impact of Wynyard SOP sale.
The company expects to meet liquidity needs over the next 12 months through cash flow and available credit.
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Compass Minerals International, Inc., produces and sells essential minerals primarily in the United States, Canada, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through Salt and Plant Nutrition segments. The company mines and processes salt products; develops and sells transportation minerals, including rock salt and magnesium chloride; and provides services combining road management services with de-icing products. Compass Minerals International, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.
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