Challenges in Performance and Investor Adjustments: Compass Minerals Intl Decreases Dividends and Earnings
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Compass Minerals Intl (NYSE:CMP) has decreased its dividend payout to $0.15 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 1.96%. The company's dividend per share has declined from $2.88 in 2019 to $0.60 in 2022, and its earnings per share have also decreased from $1.70 in 2019 to $0.56 in 2022. This suggests financial challenges for the company.

September 20, 2023 | 3:05 pm
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Compass Minerals Intl's decreased dividend and earnings per share suggest financial challenges, which may impact the company's ability to distribute profits to shareholders.
The decrease in both dividend per share and earnings per share from 2019 to 2022 for Compass Minerals Intl suggests financial challenges. This could impact the company's ability to distribute profits to shareholders, which could negatively affect the stock price in the short term.
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