** British food catering firm Compass Group's CPG.L shares down 2.8% at 30.7p; stock top loser on the FTSE 100 index .FTSE

** Reaffirms 2026 guidance and continues to expect 11% underlying operating profit growth

** Co reports Q3 organic growth of 7.1%, in line with consensus estimates of 7%

** As of last close, CPG is up ~1.4%