Revenue: As of FY2026 Q3, the actual value is USD 215.3 M, beating the estimate of USD 206.53 M.

EPS: As of FY2026 Q3, the actual value is USD -0.13.

EBIT: As of FY2026 Q3, the actual value is USD 15.3 M.

Company-wide Performance (Third Quarter Ended June 30, 2026)

Compass Minerals International, Inc. reported a net loss of - $5.7 million for the third quarter of 2026, an improvement from a net loss of - $17.0 million in the prior-year period. Total company Adjusted EBITDA was $39.9 million, compared with $41.0 million in the prior-year period. Operating income for the quarter was $10.9 million, down from $15.9 million in the prior-year period, resulting in an operating margin of 5.1% compared to 7.4% previously. Adjusted operating income was $10.9 million, down from $17.1 million in the prior-year period, with an adjusted operating margin of 5.1% compared to 8.0% previously.

Salt Segment Performance (Third Quarter Ended June 30, 2026)

Salt segment revenue increased 5% year over year to $173.9 million, driven by a 9% increase in combined average sales prices. Highway prices were up 8% and consumer and industrial (C&I) prices were up 6%. Total Salt sales volumes declined 4% to 1,485 thousand tons, as a 6% decrease in highway volumes was partially offset by a 3% increase in C&I volumes. Salt segment operating income decreased by 25% to $21.2 million, and Adjusted EBITDA for the segment decreased 15% to $38.9 million.

Plant Nutrition Segment Performance (Third Quarter Ended June 30, 2026)

Plant Nutrition revenue was $37.6 million, a 16% decrease compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to a 19% decrease in sales volume. Excluding the impact of the Wynyard sulfate of potash (SOP) business disposition, sales volumes increased approximately 4% year over year. Average sales prices in the Plant Nutrition segment increased 4%. Operating income in the Plant Nutrition segment increased 50% to $7.8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA improved 32% to $15.0 million.

Financial Position and Cash Flow (Nine Months Ended June 30, 2026)

Net cash provided by operating activities was $162.8 million, down from $204.6 million in the prior year. Net cash used in investing activities was - $39.8 million, an increase from - $34.7 million used in the prior year. Total capital spending for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, was $62.1 million, compared to $53.8 million in 2025. Net cash used in financing activities was - $127.1 million, primarily due to the redemption of $150.0 million of 2027 Senior Notes, partially offset by $35.0 million in net borrowings under the revolving credit facility.

Total debt as of June 30, 2026, was $716.6 million, a decrease from $825.3 million a year earlier, with net debt at $660.3 million, down $85.6 million from $745.9 million. The net leverage ratio for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, was 2.8 times, reduced from 4.3 times for the comparable prior year period. Compass Minerals International, Inc. ended the quarter with $328.1 million of liquidity, consisting of $56.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and $271.8 million of availability under its $325.0 million revolving credit facility. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the company’s corporate credit rating to ‘B+’ from ‘B’ with a stable outlook, reflecting debt paydown and improved profitability.

Outlook and Guidance (Full-Year Fiscal 2026)

Compass Minerals International, Inc. updated its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance for total company Adjusted EBITDA to a range of $218 million to $242 million. The Salt segment’s Adjusted EBITDA guidance was updated to $225 million to $236 million, with total sales volumes expected to be between 10,500 and 10,800 thousand tons. The Plant Nutrition segment’s Adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $49 million to $57 million, reflecting stronger-than-expected results, and total capital expenditures are projected to be between $90 million and $110 million for fiscal year 2026.