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2025 has been reported as another strong year for the food and support services business with double-digit operating profit growth and new business growth in 4-5% target range for the fourth consecutive year.
In its full-year results ended 30 September 2025, Compass reports Group organic revenue grew by 8.7%. In North America organic revenue was up 9.1% and International up 7.7%. Underlying operating profit increased by 11.7% to over $3.3bn.
The Group also saw a net new business growth of 4.5%, which it reports was particularly strong in North America and group client retention rate continues to be strong at over 96%. Secured new business stands at $3.8bn, an 11% increase year-on-year.
On a statutory basis, revenue increased by 9.7% reflecting the strong trading performance, and operating profit, including non-underlying charges related to business acquisitions and reshaping the company’s portfolio, increased by 14.7% to $2,964m.
Dominic Blakemore, Group Chief Executive, said: “2025 was another strong year for Compass, delivering underlying operating profit growth of nearly 12% on a constant-currency basis, with both regions performing well. Net new business, the cornerstone of our growth, remained firmly within our 4-5% target range for the fourth consecutive year, underpinned by strong new business wins and client retention.
“We are continuing to strengthen our business model, which leverages the flexibility of our bespoke sector portfolio with significant global scale, by investing in high-quality platform acquisitions in Europe. This provides us with further long-term value creation opportunities and follows our established and proven track record of successful M&A in North America, which has unlocked decades of high growth and strong returns.
“Our latest agreement to acquire Vermaat in the Netherlands, an exceptional premium food services business, will further improve our delivery of tailored on-site concepts and innovative retail solutions, as well as bringing exceptional talent. Furthermore, the integration of completed acquisitions is progressing well, and following the conclusion of our disposal programme, are now contributing to profit growth.
“This year’s strong trading performance, combined with the significant market opportunity, which keeps expanding as we add new capabilities through M&A, reinforces our confidence in the sustainability of our long-term growth algorithm.
“For 2026, we expect underlying operating profit growth of around 10% driven by organic revenue growth around 7.0%, around 2% profit growth from M&A (including Vermaat) and ongoing margin progression. Longer term, we remain confident in sustaining mid-to-high single-digit organic revenue growth with ongoing margin progression, leading to profit growth ahead of revenue growth.”
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