Compass, Inc. (COMP)
NYSEReal EstateReal Estate - ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
$11.12+0.54%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEReal EstateReal Estate - ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · COMP
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within real estate on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks COMP against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Real Estate names rated weak grew net income 54% of the time over the next year (vs 54% for the rest of the cohort, n=2778).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue executing integration and cost synergy plans to achieve $500 million net cost synergies over three years, including $330 million actioned in Year 1.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management actioned over $250 million in net cost synergies by Q1 2026 and completed the Year 1 target of $300 million five months ahead of plan by Q2 2026, raising the target to $330 million. The trajectory is delivering with accelerated synergy realization and increased targets.
“Actioned entire Year 1 net cost synergy target of $300 million five months ahead of plan; raising Year 1 target to $330 million.”
“Actioned over $250 million in net cost synergies in Q1; increased Year 1 target from $250 million to $300 million.”
Generate positive free cash flow for the full fiscal year 2026 to support deleveraging and financial strength.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Operating cash flow improved from negative $157 million in Q1 2026 to positive $191 million in Q2 2026. Management expects free cash flow positive for full year 2026. The trajectory shows strong improvement and progress toward the goal.
Maintain disciplined control of non-GAAP operating expenses within the range of $2.75 billion to $2.80 billion for fiscal year 2026.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management guided non-GAAP operating expenses to $2.70 billion-$2.75 billion in Q1 2026, then raised the range to $2.75 billion-$2.80 billion in Q2 2026. This reflects a slight increase but consistent focus on disciplined expense control. The trajectory is mixed with a modest upward revision.
Drive revenue growth exceeding market averages through organic growth and integration benefits.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Revenue grew significantly from $2.70 billion in Q1 2026 to $4.31 billion in Q2 2026, reflecting strong market outperformance with Brokerage GTV up 15.9% versus market 6% in Q2. The trajectory is delivering with accelerating growth and market share gains.
Roll out the Home technology platform to non-Compass brokerage agents and franchise network to increase adoption and engagement.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. The platform was released to over 4,000 non-Compass agents in Q2 2026, with nearly 50,000 new agents expected by end of September and franchise rollout planned for Q1 2027. The trajectory shows active expansion and increasing adoption.
“Platform released to over 4,000 agents at non-Compass brokerages; nearly 50,000 new agents expected by end of September.”
Over the trailing year it converted 0.67x of net income into operating cash flow.
Most sensitive to the broad stock market and long-term interest rates.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
18 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Real Estate names rated neutral grew net income 56% of the time over the next year (vs 48% for the rest of the cohort, n=877).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“Operating cash flow was $191 million in Q2; free cash flow positive expected for full year 2026.”
“Operating cash flow was negative $157 million in Q1; free cash flow positive expected for full year 2026.”
“Non-GAAP OPEX guidance increased to $2.75 billion to $2.80 billion for full year 2026.”
“Non-GAAP OPEX guidance was $2.70 billion to $2.75 billion for full year 2026.”
“Focus on OPEX control and cost synergy targets to drive towards $2.55 billion to $2.75 billion OPEX range.”
“Q2 revenue increased 14.3% year-over-year pro forma; Brokerage GTV up 15.9% vs market 6%.”
“Q1 pro forma Brokerage GTV up 7.3% year-over-year vs market 1.5%; transactions up 2.6% vs market 0.2%.”
“Home Platform to be made available to Anywhere brokerage agents in Q3 2026; franchise rollout planned for Q1 2027.”