This 'boring' FTSE 100 stock's forecast to grow 3x faster than Rolls-Royce shares!

The article argues that Compass Group could outperform Rolls-Royce by more than three times, positioning the “boring” FTSE 100 caterer as a higher-upside alternative. Compass Group (LSE: CPG), the world’s largest contract food services company, provides catering and support services to hospitals, offices, schools, sports venues, and military facilities across more than 30 countries, and trades in US dollars despite its UK listing. An analyst sets a 12-month target of $56.33 versus a current price around $33, implying potential upside of 70.6%. By comparison, the most optimistic outlook for Rolls-Royce is cited as a 22.8% boost. The case is supported by Compass’ first half of fiscal 2026: revenue rose 9% to $25.0bn, underlying operating profit increased 12% to $1,839m, and underlying EPS grew 12% to 72.8 cents. Free cash flow rose 11% to $825m and the interim dividend increased 13% to 25.5 cents. However, the balance sheet is flagged, with net debt up to $8.6bn at end-March after acquisitions including the $1.7bn Vermaat purchase.