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Compass Diversified (CODI)


Market Price (4/16/2026): $10.375 | Market Cap: $780.6 Mil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Conglomerates

Compass Diversified (CODI)


Market Price (4/16/2026): $10.375
Market Cap: $780.6 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Conglomerates

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 4.8%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets. Themes include Private Equity.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -90%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -110%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 232%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.1%

Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.7%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 59%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -28%

Key risks
CODI key risks include [1] widespread accounting fraud at a key subsidiary necessitating a multi-year financial restatement, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 4.8%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets. Themes include Private Equity.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -90%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -110%
3 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 232%
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.1%
5 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.7%
6 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 59%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -28%
8 Key risks
CODI key risks include [1] widespread accounting fraud at a key subsidiary necessitating a multi-year financial restatement, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Compass Diversified (CODI) stock has gained about 115% since 12/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Strategic Divestiture to Accelerate Deleveraging: Compass Diversified announced a definitive agreement on March 30, 2026, to sell Sterno's food service business for $292.5 million. The company expects the net proceeds from this sale to significantly reduce its debt, aiming for senior secured net leverage to fall below 1.0x and to avoid excess-leverage fees beyond June 30, 2026. This substantial deleveraging move has likely instilled investor confidence regarding the company's financial health.

2. Robust Performance of Core Businesses and Positive 2026 Outlook: Despite a reported GAAP net loss of $293.7 million for the full year 2025 (including approximately $60 million in investigation and restatement-related expenses largely attributable to the deconsolidation of Lugano), Compass Diversified's core subsidiaries demonstrated resilience. Excluding the impact of Lugano, the company achieved mid-single-digit revenue growth and an 8.8% increase in subsidiary adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2025, reaching $345.8 million. Furthermore, CODI provided a strong outlook for 2026, projecting subsidiary adjusted EBITDA to be between $345 million and $395 million, signaling anticipated continued operational strength.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 116.3% change in CODI stock from 12/31/2025 to 4/15/2026 was primarily driven by a 117.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120254152026Change
Stock Price ($)4.8010.38116.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8831,874-0.5%
P/S Multiple0.20.4117.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)75750.0%
Cumulative Contribution116.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 4/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CODI116.3% 
Market (SPY)-5.4%45.0%
Sector (XLI)10.4%24.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 56.8% change in CODI stock from 9/30/2025 to 4/15/2026 was primarily driven by a 49.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)93020254152026Change
Stock Price ($)6.6210.3856.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,7881,8744.8%
P/S Multiple0.30.449.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)76750.4%
Cumulative Contribution56.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 4/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CODI56.8% 
Market (SPY)-2.9%24.5%
Sector (XLI)11.4%20.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -43.6% change in CODI stock from 3/31/2025 to 4/15/2026 was primarily driven by a -46.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120254152026Change
Stock Price ($)18.3910.38-43.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,7881,8744.8%
P/S Multiple0.80.4-46.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)76750.4%
Cumulative Contribution-43.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2025 to 4/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CODI-43.6% 
Market (SPY)16.3%21.3%
Sector (XLI)32.0%19.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -39.3% change in CODI stock from 3/31/2023 to 4/15/2026 was primarily driven by a -40.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120234152026Change
Stock Price ($)17.1110.38-39.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,7571,8746.6%
P/S Multiple0.70.4-40.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7175-5.2%
Cumulative Contribution-39.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2023 to 4/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CODI-39.3% 
Market (SPY)63.3%26.3%
Sector (XLI)76.4%27.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
CODI Return72%-38%29%8%-79%117%-31%
Peers Return22%-18%-14%-8%-36%14%-42%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%2%85%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CODI Win Rate58%33%58%42%33%100% 
Peers Win Rate53%42%37%50%37%65% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CODI Max Drawdown-0%-44%-2%-7%-79%-3% 
Peers Max Drawdown-5%-32%-25%-22%-43%-5% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: NWL, KMB, EPC, FOXF, SON.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 4/15/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCODIS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-50.0%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven99.8%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-56.1%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven128.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven408 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-36.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven56.7%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven165 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-61.8%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven161.5%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven676 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Compass Diversified's stock fell -50.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/10/2021. A -50.0% loss requires a 99.8% gain to breakeven.

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About Compass Diversified (CODI)

Compass Diversified is a private equity firm specializing in add on acquisitions, buyouts, industry consolidation, recapitalization, late stage and middle market investments. It seeks to invest in niche industrial or branded consumer companies, manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, business services sector, safety & security, electronic components, food, foodservice. The firm prefers to invest in companies based in North America. It seeks to invest between $100 million and $800 million in companies with an EBITDA between $15 million to $80 million. It seeks to acquire controlling ownership interests in its portfolio companies and can make additional platform acquisitions. The firm prefer to have majority stake in companies. The firm invests through its balance sheet and typically holds investments between five to seven years. Compass Diversified was founded in 2005 and is based in Westport, Connecticut with an additional office in Costa Mesa, California.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Compass Diversified (CODI):

  • A publicly traded mini-Berkshire Hathaway, but one that actively buys, improves, and sells a diverse portfolio of private, mid-sized businesses within 5-7 years, rather than holding them indefinitely.
  • Like a publicly traded private equity firm such as Apollo Global Management or KKR, but instead of managing funds for external clients, CODI uses its *own* balance sheet to acquire, grow, and eventually sell diverse mid-sized businesses.

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  • Private Equity Investments: Acquiring controlling ownership interests in a diversified portfolio of niche industrial and branded consumer companies.
  • Portfolio Company Management: Providing strategic and operational oversight to its acquired businesses to drive growth and enhance value over a typical holding period of five to seven years.

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Compass Diversified (CODI) is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring and managing controlling interests in a diversified portfolio of companies. As an investment firm, CODI itself does not directly sell products or services to end-customers, whether businesses or individuals.

CODI's business model involves deploying capital to acquire companies, growing their value, and eventually exiting these investments. Therefore, Compass Diversified does not have "major customers" in the traditional sense of companies or individuals that purchase goods or services from it. Its revenue is derived from the performance and eventual sale of its portfolio companies. The various portfolio companies that CODI owns each have their own distinct customer bases.

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Elias J. Sabo - Partner & Chief Executive Officer

Elias J. Sabo is a founding partner of Compass Diversified, established in 1998, and has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director since May 2018. He is a member of the Investment Committee, where he plays a critical role in identifying and evaluating transaction opportunities and guiding the company's strategic growth. Mr. Sabo also directs the financing activities of Compass Diversified. Prior to his current role, he served as Chairman of Fox Factory Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FOXF) from 2007 to 2017, a company that was a former CODI subsidiary. His career before Compass Diversified included roles at CIBC Oppenheimer, Boundary Partners, and Colony Capital. Mr. Sabo has also held directorships at several other companies, including Staffmark Holdings, Inc., CamelBak Products LLC, Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp., Advanced Circuits, Inc., Liberty Safe & Security Products, Inc., Anodyne Medical Device, Inc., Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd., and 5.11 ABR Corp.

Stephen Keller - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Stephen Keller joined Compass Diversified in 2024 as the Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he is responsible for the firm's financial controls, accounting and reporting, and risk assessment at a public company level. He also manages the firm's relationships with its capital markets partners. Mr. Keller is a member of the ESG committee, driving the company's commitment to environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility, and governance. His previous experience includes positions at Envista Holdings Corporation, Avery Dennison, The Freudenberg Group, and AB SKF.

Patrick Maciariello - Partner & Chief Operating Officer, Compass Group Management

Patrick Maciariello joined Compass Diversified in 2005. He serves as Chief Operating Officer and is a member of Compass Diversified's Investment Committee, overseeing the evaluation of investment opportunities. Mr. Maciariello is responsible for managing Compass Diversified's transaction opportunities and has financial and strategic oversight of its subsidiaries. He currently holds director and chairman positions for The Sterno Group of Companies, LLC, Foam Fabricators, Inc., BOA, and Lugano Diamonds. He also serves as a director and board member for 5.11, Inc., Advanced Circuits, Inc., The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc., and Altor Solutions. Notably, Mr. Maciariello had a significant impact as a board member for several subsidiaries, including Manitoba Harvest, which was successfully monetized. Prior to joining CODI, he worked at Bain & Company and Deutsche Banc Alex Brown.

Joseph Milana - Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Vice President of Finance

Joseph Milana holds the titles of Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance at Compass Diversified.

Carrie Ryan - General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary

Carrie Ryan serves as the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary for Compass Diversified.

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  1. Accounting Irregularities, Financial Restatement, and Related Legal/Regulatory Actions

    Compass Diversified faces significant risks stemming from the accounting scandal and subsequent Chapter 11 bankruptcy of its former subsidiary, Lugano Holding, Inc.. The company has withdrawn reliance on its financial statements for fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024, requiring a costly and time-consuming restatement process. This situation has led to operating in a "financial twilight," relying on the forbearance of secured lenders to avoid technical default, and carries a risk of delisting if restated financials are not filed by mid-2026. Furthermore, there are ongoing SEC and DOJ investigations tied to these matters, which could extend for years, consume substantial management resources, and potentially result in civil or criminal enforcement actions, monetary penalties, and reputational damage.

  2. High Leverage, Liquidity Constraints, and Persistent Unprofitability

    The company exhibits poor financial strength, characterized by a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.62 and liquidity constraints with a current ratio of 0.39 and quick ratio of 0.16. Compass Diversified has experienced persistent unprofitability, reporting a challenging 2025 with a 5.1% decline in GAAP net revenue and a net loss of $293.7 million, and continues to be loss-making. This high leverage exposes the company to refinancing risks, including a substantial term loan due in the near future, and makes it vulnerable to rising interest rates, hindering its ability to generate sustainable earnings.

  3. Exposure to Economic Downturns and Supply Chain Disruptions Affecting Portfolio Companies

    As a diversified holding company, Compass Diversified's portfolio companies, particularly within the industrial sector, are exposed to macroeconomic headwinds such as global supply chain disruptions and evolving regulatory changes. These external factors can adversely impact the operational performance, revenue, and ultimately the valuation of its underlying investments, affecting CODI's ability to achieve profitable exits within its typical five-to-seven-year holding period.

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Compass Diversified (CODI) holds a diverse portfolio of companies across branded consumer and industrial sectors, each operating within distinct addressable markets in North America and globally.

Advanced Circuits (Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer)

The global printed circuit board (PCB) market size was valued at USD 97.11 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately USD 169.18 billion by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.71% from 2026 to 2035. The U.S. printed circuit board market was valued at USD 15.3 billion in 2022 and USD 16.1 billion in 2023, reaching USD 18 billion in 2025. North America's PCB market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.12% throughout the forecast period. North America accounted for approximately 8% of the global printed circuit board market in 2025.

5.11 Tactical (Tactical Apparel and Gear)

The global tactical apparel market size was valued at USD 13.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 26.6 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 7.5% from 2024 to 2032. The U.S. tactical apparel market was valued at USD 5.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 10.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period. The global tactical gear market, which includes a broader range of products, was valued at USD 24.5 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 45.3 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period. North America held the largest share of the tactical gear market in 2023.

ERGObaby (Wearable Baby Carriers, Strollers, and Related Juvenile Products)

The global baby carrier market size was valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 1.9 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.2% from 2024 to 2032. North America held the largest market share for baby carriers in 2023. The global baby stroller market size was valued at USD 2.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 3.6 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. North America is a significant market for baby strollers.

Sterno Group (Portable Food Warming Systems)

The global portable food warmer market size was estimated at USD 1,350.75 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,775.40 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2025 to 2032. North America is the fastest-growing region in this market with a 38.5% share, and the United States leads with a 22.7% share. The U.S. mobile food warmer market is predicted to be worth USD 1,929.7 million by 2035. The global food warmer machines market size was valued at USD 2.67 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.46 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.64% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2032. North America dominates the food warmer machines market. Additionally, the global food warming trays market size reached USD 554.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 939.3 million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.72% during 2025-2033.

Velocity Outdoor (Airguns, Archery Products, Optics, and Related Accessories)

The global airgun market size was valued at USD 1.34 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.21 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.7% from 2024 to 2032. North America held the largest market share for airguns in 2023. The global archery equipment market size was valued at USD 3.0 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 4.5 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. North America is a significant region in the archery equipment market. The global hunting optics market size was valued at USD 2.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 4.1 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.8% from 2024 to 2032. North America dominated the hunting optics market in 2023.

Marucci Sports (Baseball and Softball Equipment)

The global baseball equipment market size was valued at USD 17.18 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 22.03 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2024 to 2030. Another source estimates the global baseball equipment market size at USD 18.91 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 29.11 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.91% from 2026 to 2034. The U.S. baseball equipment market size was valued at USD 5.2 billion in 2023. The U.S. baseball equipment market is forecast to increase by USD 301.5 million at a CAGR of 5.8% between 2024 and 2029. North America dominated the global baseball equipment market in 2024.

PrimaLoft (Branded, High-Performance Synthetic Insulation)

The global synthetic insulation market size was valued at USD 13.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 22.8 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2024 to 2032. North America held a significant share of the synthetic insulation market in 2023. The global performance apparel market, which utilizes high-performance insulation, was valued at USD 235.1 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 450.3 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2024 to 2032. North America is a key region in the performance apparel market.

Altor Solutions (Packaging, Insulation, and Componentry Solutions)

Due to the broad nature of "Packaging, Insulation and Componentry (PIC) solutions," a precise addressable market size for this combination is not readily available. However, for specific components, the global industrial packaging market was valued at USD 65.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 101.2 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.1% from 2024 to 2032. The global insulation market size was valued at USD 62.4 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 104.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2024 to 2032. North America holds a substantial share in both the industrial packaging and insulation markets.

Arnold Magnetic Technologies (Engineered Electric Motor and Magnetic Solutions)

The global industrial electric motors market size was valued at USD 20.3 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 33.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2032. North America held a significant share of the industrial electric motors market in 2023. The global permanent magnets market, a key component of magnetic solutions, was valued at USD 23.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 41.2 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.4% from 2024 to 2032. North America is a major market for permanent magnets.

Lugano Diamonds (High-End, One-of-a-Kind Jewelry)

The global luxury jewelry market size was valued at USD 28.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 46.2 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.5% from 2024 to 2032. North America held a significant share of the luxury jewelry market in 2023. The global fine jewelry market was valued at USD 262.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 419.7 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2032. North America is a prominent region in the fine jewelry market.

The Honey Pot Company ("Better-for-You" Feminine Care Brand)

The global feminine hygiene products market size was valued at USD 42.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 65.8 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2024 to 2032. North America held a significant share of the feminine hygiene products market in 2023. The global natural and organic feminine care products market size was valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 4.5 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 8.9% from 2024 to 2032. North America is a leading region in the natural and organic feminine care products market.

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Compass Diversified (CODI) anticipates future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through a combination of organic expansion within its diverse portfolio, strategic acquisitions once its balance sheet is optimized, and benefits derived from portfolio optimization through divestitures.

Here are the key drivers:

  1. Organic Growth within Existing Subsidiaries: The company expects to see continued mid-single-digit revenue growth and high-single-digit subsidiary adjusted EBITDA growth from its remaining businesses, excluding the impact of Lugano. Specifically, the branded consumer businesses have demonstrated strong adjusted EBITDA growth despite challenging market conditions. Additionally, the industrial segment, including Arnold Magnetic Technologies, is positioned for future growth, evidenced by a backlog that increased by over 40% at the end of the previous year, particularly in aerospace and defense markets. This organic growth is a key component of CODI's strategy to reduce leverage.
  2. Strategic Acquisitions: While the immediate focus is on deleveraging, CODI's fundamental business model is built on a "buy-and-build approach," acquiring and investing in middle-market businesses to enhance their operational performance and value. Management has indicated a longer-term plan to "reignite" its acquisition-driven model when capital market conditions become more favorable, aiming to grow its portfolio of niche industrial and branded consumer companies. Recent acquisitions, such as The Honey Pot Company in January 2024, which generated double-digit growth, are expected to continue contributing to revenue.
  3. Portfolio Optimization through Divestitures: Compass Diversified is actively pursuing divestitures of certain subsidiaries as a near-term priority to reduce its leverage ratio and improve financial flexibility. The deconsolidation of underperforming assets, such as Lugano, is expected to remove significant headwinds and allow the core profitability of the remaining, healthier portfolio to be more apparent. The capital generated from these divestitures can then be strategically redeployed into higher-growth opportunities within existing subsidiaries or facilitate future acquisitions, thereby supporting overall revenue growth.

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Here's a summary of Compass Diversified's (CODI) capital allocation decisions over the last 3-5 years:

Share Repurchases

  • Compass Diversified authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100 million on October 16, 2024. This authorization allowed for repurchases through December 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2024, the company repurchased more than 400,000 common shares at an average price of $23.19 per share, totaling over $9.2 million.

Share Issuance

  • The weighted average number of common shares outstanding increased from approximately 65 million at the end of 2021 to about 75 million at the end of 2024 and into Q3 2025, indicating share issuances over this period.

Inbound Investments

  • On December 21, 2023, Compass Diversified received a $75.2 million equity investment.

Outbound Investments

  • In January 2024, Compass Diversified completed the acquisition of The Honey Pot Company for $380 million.
  • The company completed the acquisition of PrimaLoft for $530 million in July 2022.
  • In September 2021, Compass Diversified completed the acquisition of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry for $256 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for 2025 were $44.3 million, representing a $12 million reduction from the prior year, suggesting 2024 capital expenditures were approximately $56.3 million.
  • For 2026, the company's capital expenditure guidance is projected to be between $30 million and $40 million.
  • The primary focus of these capital expenditures is to support the growth and continued investment in its operating subsidiaries.

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Financials

CODINWLKMBEPCFOXFSONMedian
NameCompass .Newell B.Kimberly.Edgewell.Fox Fact.Sonoco P. 
Mkt Price10.384.1096.8122.2616.7055.1819.48
Mkt Cap0.81.732.11.00.75.51.4
Rev LTM1,8747,20417,2332,1681,4677,5194,686
Op Inc LTM434712,48917048712321
FCF LTM-51171,639362734632
FCF 3Y Avg-993002,30911482435207
CFO LTM-72642,77710861690186
CFO 3Y Avg-475633,184175124802369

Growth & Margins

CODINWLKMBEPCFOXFSONMedian
NameCompass .Newell B.Kimberly.Edgewell.Fox Fact.Sonoco P. 
Rev Chg LTM4.8%-5.0%-2.2%-0.6%5.3%41.7%2.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg2.3%-8.6%-4.8%-0.1%-2.7%10.7%-1.4%
Rev Chg Q-5.1%-2.7%-0.6%1.9%2.3%29.7%0.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.3%-0.7%-0.1%0.4%0.6%5.7%0.1%
Op Mgn LTM2.3%6.5%14.4%7.9%3.3%9.5%7.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg1.1%5.7%15.4%9.5%6.1%9.2%7.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM3.4%0.4%0.5%-0.7%-0.6%0.5%0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM-0.4%3.7%16.1%5.0%4.2%9.2%4.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-2.6%7.2%18.4%7.9%8.6%13.7%8.3%
FCF/Rev LTM-2.7%0.2%9.5%1.7%1.8%4.6%1.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-5.5%3.8%13.3%5.1%5.7%7.5%5.4%

Valuation

CODINWLKMBEPCFOXFSONMedian
NameCompass .Newell B.Kimberly.Edgewell.Fox Fact.Sonoco P. 
Mkt Cap0.81.732.11.00.75.51.4
P/S0.40.21.90.50.50.70.5
P/EBIT-6.485.913.116.7-1.35.59.3
P/E-3.4-6.015.9-610.2-1.35.5-2.4
P/CFO-114.36.511.69.611.57.98.8
Total Yield-24.2%-11.3%11.5%1.9%-78.0%22.1%-4.7%
Dividend Yield4.8%5.2%5.2%2.1%0.0%3.8%4.3%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-9.5%8.3%5.8%7.4%5.1%8.9%6.6%
D/E2.43.00.21.51.00.81.2
Net D/E2.32.90.21.30.90.81.1

Returns

CODINWLKMBEPCFOXFSONMedian
NameCompass .Newell B.Kimberly.Edgewell.Fox Fact.Sonoco P. 
1M Rtn71.6%5.1%-3.4%10.0%5.9%2.8%5.5%
3M Rtn92.6%-1.3%-1.2%19.4%-11.4%12.9%5.9%
6M Rtn28.0%-11.5%-17.3%12.2%-27.0%41.3%0.3%
12M Rtn-38.7%-8.0%-28.5%-22.4%-14.5%31.2%-18.4%
3Y Rtn-40.2%-62.4%-20.8%-44.5%-85.1%3.0%-42.3%
1M Excs Rtn66.7%0.3%-8.3%5.2%1.1%-2.0%0.7%
3M Excs Rtn97.6%-2.7%-1.6%20.7%-11.5%16.1%7.2%
6M Excs Rtn16.9%-17.6%-22.4%9.0%-31.8%37.4%-4.3%
12M Excs Rtn-68.3%-38.7%-58.6%-54.2%-46.6%2.3%-50.4%
3Y Excs Rtn-109.6%-132.6%-90.7%-114.6%-156.0%-66.7%-112.1%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
5.11532  445401
Sterno318  375370
Altor239  180130
BOA191  16525
Arnold172  14099
The Honey Pot Co. (THP)105    
Velocity Outdoor96  270216
PrimaLoft74    
Lugano60  54 
Compass AC Holdings, Inc. (Advanced Circuits or ACI)   90 
Ergobaby   9475
Marucci Sports, LLC (Marucci)   11843
Total1,788  1,9321,360


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
BOA47  34-1
5.1139  3930
Sterno31  2026
Altor22  1816
Arnold8  122
PrimaLoft4    
The Honey Pot Co. (THP)-2    
Velocity Outdoor-14  4025
Lugano-62  10 
Corporate-88  -59 
Compass AC Holdings, Inc. (Advanced Circuits or ACI)   25 
Ergobaby   95
Marucci Sports, LLC (Marucci)   16-4
Total-15  16599


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Goodwill8969011,067882667
5.11473449451355354
Altor355222199206165
Lugano317635328234 
The Honey Pot Co. (THP)3030   
PrimaLoft270290311  
BOA222245240263269
Sterno198226211244251
Arnold15113710510276
Velocity Outdoor99232224220191
Corporate and other identifiable assets21404181059
Assets of discontinued operations0    
Sales allowance accounts-6-9   
Ergobaby 86858791
Accounts receivable, net  331278207
Current assets of discontinued operations  18 87
Marucci Sports, LLC (Marucci)  182146129
Non-current assets of discontinued operations  80  
Compass AC Holdings, Inc. (Advanced Circuits or ACI)   24 
Assets held for sale    102
Total3,2973,8173,8503,1442,599


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$10.38 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.8 
First Trading Date05/18/2006 
Distance from 52W High-41.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$7.33$6.68
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA41.6%55.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility77.0%95.2%
Downside Capture-0.190.43
Upside Capture441.061.28
Correlation (SPY)40.7%15.8%
CODI Betas & Captures as of 3/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.802.382.621.621.061.02
Up Beta7.364.323.574.261.221.19
Down Beta0.801.402.430.460.930.90
Up Capture89%328%499%177%8%32%
Bmk +ve Days7162765139424
Stock +ve Days8213565122370
Down Capture151%159%118%135%125%105%
Bmk -ve Days12233358110323
Stock -ve Days13192658124365

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CODI
CODI-37.6%95.0%0.10-
Sector ETF (XLI)37.8%15.3%1.8914.0%
Equity (SPY)22.0%12.9%1.3616.7%
Gold (GLD)49.0%27.5%1.447.0%
Commodities (DBC)25.0%16.1%1.38-8.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)17.3%13.7%0.9222.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-10.4%42.6%-0.144.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CODI
CODI-12.1%51.2%-0.00-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.1%17.3%0.6032.5%
Equity (SPY)10.9%17.0%0.5032.8%
Gold (GLD)21.9%17.8%1.017.1%
Commodities (DBC)11.5%18.8%0.505.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.0%18.8%0.1232.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)5.1%56.5%0.3113.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CODI
CODI2.1%41.9%0.23-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.0%19.9%0.6237.5%
Equity (SPY)13.8%17.9%0.6737.0%
Gold (GLD)14.3%15.9%0.754.0%
Commodities (DBC)8.7%17.6%0.4112.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%20.7%0.2235.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.8%66.9%1.0710.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity5.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 315202613.0%
Average Daily Volume1.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity75.2 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares7.7%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/26/2026-10.4%-17.8%-20.1%
12/8/20256.5%-10.3%-9.8%
2/27/20258.8%0.3%-6.5%
10/30/20245.3%10.5%15.0%
7/31/2024-10.7%-15.6%-9.1%
2/28/20242.0%5.3%6.7%
11/2/20235.0%3.4%15.9%
8/2/20231.1%0.3%-6.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111210
# Negative768
Median Positive3.2%3.3%10.8%
Median Negative-4.1%-8.8%-10.0%
Max Positive11.8%10.5%22.2%
Max Negative-10.7%-17.8%-20.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202501/14/202610-Q
06/30/202512/29/202510-Q
03/31/202512/18/202510-Q
12/31/202402/27/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/28/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/26/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA345.00 Mil370.00 Mil395.00 Mil7.2% RaisedGuidance: 345.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Branded Consumer Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA220.00 Mil240.00 Mil260.00 Mil   
2026 Industrial Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA125.00 Mil130.00 Mil135.00 Mil   

Prior: Q2 2025 Earnings Reported 12/29/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA330.00 Mil345.00 Mil360.00 Mil-41.5% LoweredGuidance: 590.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Keller, Stephen Rollover IRABuy40620268.6620,000173,238173,238Form
2Keller, Stephen Roth IRABuy40620268.5010,00085,00085,000Form