Compass Minerals Surprises With Big Loss

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, ...