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Compass Minerals International Q3 2025 earnings summary

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Q3 2025 earnings summary12 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved year-over-year improvement in Q3 2025 with higher adjusted EBITDA, reduced net loss, and strong segment performance, driven by cost reductions and operational efficiencies.

  • Salt and Plant Nutrition segments both posted higher sales volumes and improved earnings, with Plant Nutrition volumes up 21% and Salt volumes up 4%.

  • Net loss for Q3 2025 was $17.0M, a significant improvement from $43.6M in the prior year; diluted EPS improved to $(0.41) from $(1.05).

  • Financial flexibility enhanced through refinancing, asset sales, and the exit from the Fortress fire retardant business.

  • Focus remains on optimizing cash flow, lowering capital intensity, and disciplined execution of the back to basics strategy.

Financial highlights

  • Q3 2025 revenue was $214.6M, up 6% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA rose 25% to $41.0M; adjusted EBITDA margin reached 19.1%.

  • Operating income improved to $15.9M from $5.9M prior year; net loss narrowed to $17.0M from $43.6M.

  • Gross profit for the quarter rose 26% to $41.2M, with gross margin up to 19%.

  • Free cash flow was positive, excluding proceeds from the Fortress divestiture.

  • SG&A expenses decreased $3.5M in the quarter.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY2025 Salt segment revenue expected at $1,000–$1,040M; adjusted EBITDA guidance $220–$229M; Plant Nutrition revenue $200–$205M, adjusted EBITDA $24–$27M.

  • Total company adjusted EBITDA guidance for FY2025 is $185–$201M; capital expenditures expected at $75–$85M.

  • North American highway deicing contract prices for the coming season expected to rise 2–4%, with committed bid volumes up 3–5%.

  • Effective tax rate (excluding valuation allowance and impairments) expected at 13–18%.

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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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