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UK's Compass Group Raises 2026 Profit Guidance
The world’s largest caterer said half of $4.1 billion in new business came from first-time clients as it benefits from outsourcing demand.
- On Monday, Compass Group raised its 2026 profit outlook, betting on strong workplace dining demand and new contract wins to offset rising concerns over artificial intelligence's impact on office-based clients.
- The caterer secured $4.1 billion in new business contracts over the period, with half coming from first-time clients as companies increasingly outsource food services to manage rising operational costs and regulatory complexity.
- Underlying operating profit jumped 12% to $1.84 billion for the six months ended March 31, benefiting from synergies tied to Compass's largest-ever acquisition of European premium food services business Vermaat.
- Shares in Compass rose about 2% on Monday morning, outperforming French rival Sodexo, which cut its annual sales and profitability targets in April citing execution challenges.
- CEO Dominic Blakemore expects full-year underlying operating profit growth above 11%, with the total market opportunity reaching $600 billion by 2035 despite persistent investor concerns over artificial intelligence's workplace impact.
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