Compass Minerals shares rose 5.6% following Q2 results, driven by better-than-expected per-ton pricing and margin expansion in both Salt and Plant Nutrition segments, offsetting volume declines and ongoing operational challenges.

• Consolidated revenue declined 8% year-over-year to $453 million, primarily due to a 19% drop in salt tons sold amid timing and winter weather variability.
• Adjusted EBITDA rose 3.3% to $86 million with margin improvement to 19.1%, reflecting higher per-ton operating earnings and cost control.
• Salt operating earnings per ton increased 21% to $15.85 despite lower volumes, boosted by pricing gains and partially offset by higher distribution costs.
• Plant Nutrition showed continued momentum and outperformance, prompting an upward revision to its segment outlook.
• Company completed early redemption of $150 million senior unsecured notes, further deleveraging and improving financial flexibility.