Compass Group heads south despite solid half-year results

  • Compass Group PLC (LSE:CPG) shares fell 3.4% despite the catering group reporting first-half results in line with expectations, hiking the dividend 9% and maintaining its full-year outlook. Revenue came to $22.6 billion for the six months ended 31 March 2025, an increase of 8.8% compared to the same period last year.