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 Irvine, California.
IPO Year: 2006
Exchange: NYSE
Website: compassdiversified.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 3/11/2026 | Mkt Perform | Raymond James | |
| 5/8/2025 | $18.00 | Buy → Neutral | B. Riley Securities |
| 11/27/2024 | $34.00 | Buy | TD Cowen |
| 12/23/2022 | $26.00 | Buy | Jefferies |
| 4/8/2022 | $33.00 | Buy | B. Riley Securities |
| 9/14/2021 | $32.00 | Perform | Oppenheimer |
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Raymond James resumed coverage of Compass Diversified with a rating of Mkt Perform
B. Riley Securities downgraded Compass Diversified from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $18.00
TD Cowen initiated coverage of Compass Diversified with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $34.00
Jefferies resumed coverage of Compass Diversified with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $26.00
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WESTPORT, Conn., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. "The first quarter of 2026 was a quarter of execution, with strong subsidiary performance led by our Consumer vertical, and a meaningful divestiture at an attractive valuation," said Elias Sabo, Chief Executive Officer of Compass Diversified. "We are delivering against the priorities we laid out for shareholders at the beginning of the year." Sabo continued, "A single quarter does not make a turnaround. Trust is earned through consistent execu
WESTPORT, Conn., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market branded consumer and industrial businesses, announced today that it plans to report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 after market close. The Company has scheduled a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on May 6, 2026 to review its first quarter financial results and provide an update on its 2026 business outlook. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CODI's website. To avoid delays, participants are encouraged to log into the webcast 15 minutes before the
WESTPORT, Conn., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared a quarterly cash distribution for each of its three preferred share series. The Board declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the "Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution on Series A Preferred Shares covers the period from, and including, January 30, 2026, up to, but excluding, April 30, 2026. The distribution for such period is payable on April 30, 2026, to all holders of record of Seri
WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2025. "2025 was a challenging year as we navigated the Lugano investigation and completed the related restatement. Despite this, our operating companies, excluding Lugano, delivered solid performance in 2025, reflecting the strength of our diversified subsidiaries and our ability to perform across a range of economic conditions," said Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified. "We remain focused on driving profitable growth while conti
Strongly Believes that Structural Discount to Net Asset Value Due to Underperformance and Misalignment of External Manager and Common Shareholders Cannot be Repaired ADW Capital Analysis Supports Potential Valuation of $26.00 Per Share Via Liquidation MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADW Capital Management, LLC, which beneficially owns approximately 7.65% of the shares outstanding of Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) (the "Company") through ownership of shares and stock options, today issued an open letter to the Company's board of directors calling for the Company to immediately commence a strategic review process and orderly liquidation of the Company to preserve val
WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market branded consumer and industrial businesses, announced today that it plans to report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 on Thursday, February 26, 2026 after market close. The Company has scheduled a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on February 26, 2026 to review its fourth quarter and full year financial results and 2026 business outlook. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CODI's website. To avoid delays, participants are encouraged to log into the webcast 15
WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period. "I'm pleased to report that with today's filing we are now fully current with our SEC filings for 2025," said Elias Sabo, Chief Executive Officer of Compass Diversified, "and we are in full compliance with the periodic reporting requirements of our credit facilities and bond indentures." Sabo continued, "Excluding Lugano, our eight operating subsidiaries continue to deliv
WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market branded consumer and industrial businesses, announced today that it plans to report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 after market close. The Company has scheduled a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET to review its third quarter and year-to-date financial results and business outlook. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CODI's website. To avoid delays, participants are encouraged to log into the webcast 15 minutes before the scheduled start tim
WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared a quarterly cash distribution for each of its three preferred share series. The Board declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the "Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution on Series A Preferred Shares covers the period from, and including, October 30, 2025, up to, but excluding, January 30, 2026. The distribution for such period is payable on January 30, 2026, to all holders of record of S
WESTPORT, Conn., Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market branded consumer and industrial businesses, announced today that it plans to host a conference call to discuss the restatement of its financial results for fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024, and the unaudited financial information for each of the interim periods included within those years, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CODI's website. To avoid delays, participants are encouraged to log into the webcast 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. A
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Believes That Strategic Process is Required to Prevent Further Value Destruction ADW Capital Analysis Supports Potential Value Creation of $50 to $60 of Value per Share from Internalization of External Manager Letter Includes ADW Capital Findings on Board Member Relationships Indicating Lack of True Independence and Presence of Conflicts Urges the Board to Engage with ADW Capital or Face Proxy Contest MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADW Capital Management, LLC ("ADW"), which beneficially owns approximately 19.3% of the Common Stock of Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE:CODI) (the "Company") through ownership of shares and stock options, issued an open letter to the
Reduces fixed economics paid to CODI's external manager from the current 2.00% base management fee to 1.375% at current Adjusted Net Assets levels, with 1.25% paid as a base management fee and 0.125% paid as a Share Alignment Award intended to support increased CODI share ownership by the external managerIntroduces a separate Performance-Based Award that must be earned through shareholder-return and operating-performance results with a target grant value equal to 0.125% of average Adjusted Net Assets Strengthens ownership alignment and governance safeguards, including share ownership guidelines, clawback protections and Compensation Committee oversightCODI’s subsidiaries continue to perform
WESTPORT, Conn., June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market businesses, today announced that it has entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release and a related Plan Support Agreement (together, the "Settlement") in connection with the Chapter 11 proceedings of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry Inc. and its affiliated debtors ("Lugano"). The Settlement, reached with Lugano and its official committee of unsecured creditors and other parties in interest, will be incorporated into Lugano’s proposed Plan of Liquidation and establishes the framework for CODI's recovery from the Lugano estate. "This settlement i
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Elias Sabo to Retire at Year End Zach Sawtelle Appointed Chief Operating Officer and Named CEO Successor Company Reaffirms Full-Year 2026 Outlook; Review of Management Services Agreement Progressing WESTPORT, Conn., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company") today announced that Elias Sabo will retire as Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company on December 31, 2026. Zach Sawtelle has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of CODI and will succeed Mr. Sabo as its Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors upon Mr. Sabo's retirement. Mr. Sawtelle is currently a P
WESTPORT, Conn., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. "The first quarter of 2026 was a quarter of execution, with strong subsidiary performance led by our Consumer vertical, and a meaningful divestiture at an attractive valuation," said Elias Sabo, Chief Executive Officer of Compass Diversified. "We are delivering against the priorities we laid out for shareholders at the beginning of the year." Sabo continued, "A single quarter does not make a turnaround. Trust is earned through consistent execu
WESTPORT, Conn., May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market businesses, today announced the completion, as of May 1, 2026, of the Company's previously announced sale of the food service business of its majority-owned subsidiary, SternoCandleLamp Holdings, Inc. ("Sterno"), to Archer Foodservice Partners ("Archer"), a leading provider of foodservice consumables and parent entity of companies Handgards, Inno-Pak, and Fineline Settings, and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. ("Wynnchurch"). The sale price of Sterno's food service business was based on an enterprise value of $292.5 million, subject
WESTPORT, Conn., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market branded consumer and industrial businesses, announced today that it plans to report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 after market close. The Company has scheduled a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on May 6, 2026 to review its first quarter financial results and provide an update on its 2026 business outlook. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CODI's website. To avoid delays, participants are encouraged to log into the webcast 15 minutes before the
WESTPORT, Conn., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared a quarterly cash distribution for each of its three preferred share series. The Board declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the "Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution on Series A Preferred Shares covers the period from, and including, January 30, 2026, up to, but excluding, April 30, 2026. The distribution for such period is payable on April 30, 2026, to all holders of record of Seri
Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. ("Wynnchurch"), a leading middle-market private equity firm, today announced that Archer Foodservice Partners ("Archer"), a leading provider of foodservice consumables and parent entity of companies Handgards, Inno-Pak, and Fineline Settings, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the foodservice business of SternoCandleLamp Holdings, Inc. ("Sterno" or the "Company") from Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI). The transaction represents a carve out of Sterno's foodservice business and will further broaden Archer's portfolio of leading foodservice products. Headquartered in Texarkana, TX, Sterno is a leading provider of portable food-warming and tabletop solutions,
WESTPORT, Conn., March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market businesses, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the food service business of its majority-owned subsidiary, SternoCandleLamp Holdings, Inc. ("Sterno"), to Archer Foodservice Partners ("Archer"), a leading provider of foodservice consumables and parent entity of companies Handgards, Inno-Pak, and Fineline Settings, and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. ("Wynnchurch"). Under the terms of the agreement, Archer will acquire Sterno's food service business for an enterprise value of $292.5 million, subj
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Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Elias Sabo to Retire at Year End Zach Sawtelle Appointed Chief Operating Officer and Named CEO Successor Company Reaffirms Full-Year 2026 Outlook; Review of Management Services Agreement Progressing WESTPORT, Conn., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company") today announced that Elias Sabo will retire as Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company on December 31, 2026. Zach Sawtelle has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of CODI and will succeed Mr. Sabo as its Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors upon Mr. Sabo's retirement. Mr. Sawtelle is currently a P
WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, today announced the appointment of Eric Weis as President of its subsidiary, PrimaLoft Inc. ("PrimaLoft"). Mr. Weis will succeed Anne Cassava who will step down as CEO of PrimaLoft effective February 23, 2026. In addition, Shawn Neville, Chief Executive Officer of BOA Technology, Inc ("BOA") and a current member of the Board of Directors of PrimaLoft, has assumed the additional role of Chairman of PrimaLoft. "We thank Anne for her service and many contributions to PrimaLoft, including the development of a stronger product pipeline and organization," sa
WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honey Pot Company, LLC ("The Honey Pot Co." or "the Company"), a leading "better-for-you" feminine care brand and subsidiary of Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI"), announces the appointment of Janis Smith-Gomez as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Ms. Smith-Gomez joined the Company's Board in April 2024 and has brought commercial and marketing expertise developed through leadership roles across consumer goods and health. From 2006 to 2022, she held multiple leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson, including Vice President of US Marketing for its skin health and beauty portfolio, and most recently as Vice
WESTPORT, Conn., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market branded consumer and industrial businesses, today announced that Matthew Blake has been named Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary, Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation ("Arnold"), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance electric motors, magnets, and thin metals, effective March 31, 2025. Concurrent with his appointment, Blake will join Arnold's Board of Directors. After a successful nine-year tenure as CEO, Dan Miller will be concluding his time at Arnold after a planned transition period ending April 30, 2025. "On
WESTPORT, Conn., Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that Stephen Keller has been appointed as the Company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 31, 2024. He will be replacing Ryan Faulkingham, who has served as the Company's CFO since July 2013 and is departing the Company effective August 30, 2024. Mr. Faulkingham will continue to serve in an advisory capacity in order to facilitate a seamless transition. In his new role, Mr. Keller will lead CODI's finance organization, including accounting, planning, treasury, tax, reporting, and investor relations. He b
WESTPORT, Conn., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honey Pot Company, LLC ("The Honey Pot Co." or "the Company"), a leading "better-for-you" feminine care brand, together with its partner, Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI"), proudly announces the appointment of three new directors - Janis Smith-Gomez, former executive of Johnson & Johnson; Dr. Maria Sophocles, a practicing gynecologist and the Medical Director and Founder of Women's Healthcare of Princeton; and JuE Wong, former President & CEO of Olaplex - to its Board of Directors, effective April 17, 2024. Ms. Janis Smith-Gomez brings visionary commercial and marketing expertise honed throughout her impressive career as an ex
WESTPORT, Conn., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI), an owner of leading middle market businesses, proudly announces the appointment of Joshua Gaynor as the President of its subsidiary, Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry Inc., effective March 4th, 2024. As President, Mr. Gaynor will work closely with Lugano Diamonds' CEO and Co-Founder, Moti Ferder, and the executive team, helping to lead the day-to-day business operations and growth strategies with a particular focus on sales, marketing, and client experience. Mr. Gaynor will also oversee Lugano's private member club, Lugano Privé. Gaynor brings nearly two decades of experience working at luxury brands, most recent
WESTPORT, Conn., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, proudly announces the appointment of Anne Cavassa as the Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary, PrimaLoft Inc., effective January 1st, 2024. This move follows Cavassa's recent appointment as President of the company. The changes come as former President and CEO, Mike Joyce, steps into retirement at year end after leading the company for 11 years. In his retirement, Joyce will assume the role of Vice Chair on PrimaLoft's Board of Directors. Cavassa brings to PrimaLoft nearly three decades of experience marked by strategic leadership
WESTPORT, Conn., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, today announced that Geoffrey Feil has been named CEO of its subsidiary The Sterno Group Companies, LLC ("Sterno" or "The Sterno Group"), a manufacturer and marketer of portable food warming systems, creative indoor and outdoor lighting, and home fragrance solutions for the foodservice industry and consumer markets. Concurrent with Mr. Feil's appointment, Craig Carnes assumed the new role of Chief Customer Officer. Mr. Feil has over 20 years of business leadership and management experience, holding previous roles in brand management,
WESTPORT, Conn., Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, today announced the appointment of Kurt Roth as Partner and Head of Healthcare for Compass Group Management LLC. In this role, Roth will work with the organization's senior investment professionals to launch CODI's new healthcare vertical. "Last December, we embarked on a journey to launch our third industry vertical," said Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified. "We chose healthcare as we believe it has multiple attractive, high-growth sectors with strong barriers to entry and advantageous demographic trends. Finding the right perso