About Compass Group PLC (CPG)
Compass Group PLC is a Restaurants company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
CPG trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £33.71
- Market Cap
- £57.32B
- 52-Week High
- £34.69
- 52-Week Low
- £26.00
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
£1,000 Invested in Compass Group PLC (CPG)
How much would £1,000 invested in CPG be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in CPG 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Compass Group PLC (CPG) in 2025 would be worth £1,373 as of November 2026, representing a +37.3% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in CPG 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Compass Group PLC (CPG) in 2023 would be worth £1,735 as of November 2026, representing a +73.5% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in CPG 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Compass Group PLC (CPG) in 2021 would be worth £2,364 as of November 2026, representing a +136.4% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in CPG 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Compass Group PLC (CPG) in 2016 would be worth £2,845 as of November 2026, representing a +184.5% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in CPG at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Compass Group PLC (CPG) at IPO would be worth £6,861 as of November 2026, representing a +586.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 26+ years (321 months), Compass Group PLC (CPG) has averaged a monthly return of +0.87% with a median return of +1.01%. The stock had 188 positive months (59%) and 130 negative months (40%). The best month in CPG's history was January 2026 with a +29.0% return, while the worst was September 2004 at -29.0%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.0%), and September the weakest (-3.9%).
CPG's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2013 with a cumulative return of +33.2%, and the worst was 2004 at -36.6%.
Annual Returns
Over 26 years of trading history, Compass Group PLC (CPG) has delivered an average annual return of +10.85% with a median return of +14.64%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.30%. The stock posted gains in 20 years (77%) and losses in 6 years (23%).
CPG's best year was 2026 with a +45.20% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -35.00%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 14, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. CPG achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +45.20% | £23.22 | £33.71 |
| 2025 | -9.53% | £25.66 | £23.22 |
| 2024 | +26.57% | £20.28 | £25.66 |
| 2023 | +14.00% | £17.79 | £20.28 |
| 2022 | +17.72% | £15.11 | £17.79 |
| 2021 | +21.13% | £12.47 | £15.11 |
| 2020 | -26.89% | £17.06 | £12.47 |
| 2019 | +17.17% | £14.56 | £17.06 |
| 2018 | +5.46% | £13.81 | £14.56 |
| 2017 | +8.52% | £12.72 | £13.81 |
| 2016 | +31.06% | £9.71 | £12.72 |
| 2015 | +9.39% | £8.87 | £9.71 |
| 2014 | +9.80% | £8.08 | £8.87 |
| 2013 | +37.66% | £5.87 | £8.08 |
| 2012 | +22.56% | £4.79 | £5.87 |
| 2011 | +8.70% | £4.41 | £4.79 |
| 2010 | +34.44% | £3.28 | £4.41 |
| 2009 | +34.24% | £2.44 | £3.28 |
| 2008 | +15.28% | £2.12 | £2.44 |
| 2007 | +9.86% | £1.93 | £2.12 |
| 2006 | +37.29% | £1.40 | £1.93 |
| 2005 | -7.03% | £1.51 | £1.40 |
| 2004 | -34.61% | £2.31 | £1.51 |
| 2003 | +18.14% | £1.96 | £2.31 |
| 2002 | -35.00% | £3.01 | £1.96 |
| 2001 | -29.06% | £4.24 | £3.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions: CPG
What sector is CPG in? ▼
CPG operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Restaurants industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has CPG performed historically? ▼
Over 26 years of trading history, CPG has posted gains in 20 years (77% of the time). The best year was 2026 with a +45.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in CPG? ▼
You can invest in CPG through any brokerage account that offers access to the London Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CPG.
Last updated: 11/1/2026