Natural Gas Services (NGS) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Results

Q2 2025 Earnings Release Overview Strong Q2 2025 results with increased rental revenue, record Adjusted EBITDA, shareholder returns, and raised guidance Second Quarter 2025 Highlights Natural Gas Services Group reported a strong second quarter of 2025, highlighted by a 13.3% year-over-year increase in rental revenue and a 19.5% rise in Adjusted EBITDA to a record $19.7 million. The company also initiated its first quarterly cash dividend and a share repurchase program, reflecting confidence in its financial health and cash generation capabilities | Metric | Q2 2025 | YoY Change | Sequential Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Rental Revenue | $39.6 million | +13.3% | +1.7% | | Net Income | $5.2 million | +20.9% | +6.9% | | Diluted EPS | $0.41 | +20.6% | +7.9% | | Adjusted EBITDA | $19.7 million | +19.5% | +1.9% | | Leverage Ratio | 2.31x | N/A | N/A | - The company initiated its first quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share and authorized a share repurchase program of up to $6 million, signaling a strong outlook on cash generation and a commitment to shareholder returns[5] Management Commentary and Outlook Management attributed the record-setting quarter to strong technology, customer service, and operational discipline, leading to an all-time high in utilized rental horsepower. Citing strong first-half performance and contracted deployments, the company raised its full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance. The initiation of a dividend and share buyback program is balanced with continued capital deployment into new units, supported by a strong financial position with the lowest leverage among public peers - Utilized rental horsepower reached an all-time high of 499,000, and Adjusted EBITDA was a record $19.7 million for the quarter[4] - The company is raising its full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $76 - $80 million, driven by first-half performance and scheduled large-horsepower unit deployments[4] - A quarterly dividend was initiated at a modest level to balance shareholder returns with capital deployment into new units, with the company noting its leverage of 2.31x is the lowest among public peers[4] Corporate Guidance and Subsequent Events Updated 2025 guidance, increased Adjusted EBITDA, capex plans, dividend, share repurchase, and COO transition Updated 2025 Corporate Guidance The company has increased its full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $76 million to $80 million. Capital expenditure guidance for growth is set at $95-$115 million, primarily for new units under multi-year contracts, with maintenance capex expected to be $11-$14 million. The target return on invested capital remains at a minimum of 20% | Guidance Metric | 2025 Outlook | | :--- | :--- | | NEW FY 2025 Adjusted EBITDA | $76 million - $80 million | | FY 2025 Growth Capital Expenditures | $95 million - $115 million | | FY 2025 Maintenance Capital Expenditures | $11 million - $14 million | | Target Return on Invested Capital | At least 20% | - Growth capital is invested only when a multi-year contract is secured for a new unit. Deployments are heavily weighted to the second half of 2025 and early 2026[7] Subsequent Events Following the end of the second quarter, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share, approved a $6 million share repurchase program, and announced that President and COO Brian Tucker will be transitioning out of his role by October 31, 2025, due to personal family reasons - On July 30, 2025, the Board declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share[9] - On August 5, 2025, it was announced that President and COO Brian Tucker will transition out of his role due to an unexpected family loss[10] - On August 8, 2025, the Board approved a share repurchase program for up to $6 million, expiring on August 6, 2027[11] Q2 2025 Financial Performance Analysis Robust Q2 2025 financial performance driven by rental revenue, net income, Adjusted EBITDA, and strong operational metrics Detailed Financial Results The company's second quarter 2025 financial results showed strong year-over-year growth, primarily driven by a 13.3% increase in rental revenue. This led to higher gross margins, a rise in operating income to $9.9 million, and an increase in net income to $5.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 19.5% to $19.7 million, while the company maintained a healthy leverage ratio of 2.31x Revenue Total revenue for Q2 2025 increased by 7.5% year-over-year to $41.4 million. This growth was entirely driven by a 13.3% increase in rental revenue to $39.6 million, resulting from the addition of higher horsepower units and improved pricing. Utilized horsepower grew 9.7% to 498,651 | Revenue Type | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Rental Revenue | $39.6 million | $34.9 million | +13.3% | | Total Revenue | $41.4 million | $38.5 million | +7.5% | - Utilized horsepower increased by 9.7% year-over-year, from 454,568 hp to 498,651 hp[13] Gross Margins and Operating Income In Q2 2025, total gross margin rose to $15.4 million from $13.4 million in the prior year. Adjusted gross margin, which excludes depreciation, increased to $24.2 million from $21.0 million. Operating income also saw growth, reaching $9.9 million compared to $8.5 million in Q2 2024 | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gross Margin | $15.4 million | $13.4 million | | Adjusted Gross Margin | $24.2 million | $21.0 million | | Operating Income | $9.9 million | $8.5 million | Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA Net income for Q2 2025 was $5.2 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, a significant increase from $4.3 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in Q2 2024. Adjusted EBITDA grew 19.5% year-over-year to $19.7 million, primarily due to higher rental revenue and improved rental adjusted gross margin | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Income | $5.2 million | $4.3 million | | Diluted EPS | $0.41 | $0.34 | | Adjusted EBITDA | $19.7 million | $16.5 million | Cash Flows and Debt For the second quarter of 2025, cash flow from operations was $11.0 million, while cash used in investing activities was $25.7 million, including $25.8 million in capital expenditures. The company ended the quarter with $182.0 million in outstanding debt and a leverage ratio of 2.31x - Cash flow from operating activities was $11.0 million, while cash used in investing activities was $25.7 million, primarily for capital expenditures of $25.8 million[17] - As of June 30, 2025, outstanding debt was $182.0 million, with a leverage ratio of 2.31x and a fixed charge coverage ratio of 3.04x[19] Selected Financial and Operational Data Trailing five-quarter data reveals a consistent upward trend in rental revenue, which grew from $34.9 million in Q2 2024 to $39.6 million in Q2 2025. Utilized horsepower also steadily increased over the period, reaching 498,651 with a horsepower utilization rate of 83.6% in the most recent quarter | (in thousands) | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Rental Revenue | $34,926 | $37,350 | $38,226 | $38,910 | $39,580 | | Compression Statistics | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Horsepower Utilized | 454,568 | 475,534 | 491,756 | 492,679 | 498,651 | | Horsepower Utilization | 82.3% | 82.0% | 82.1% | 81.7% | 83.6% | Non-GAAP Financial Measures Definitions and reconciliations of key non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted Gross Margin and Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted Gross Margin The company defines Adjusted Gross Margin as total revenue less cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization. This non-GAAP measure is used by management to focus on current operating performance. For Q2 2025, Adjusted Gross Margin was $24.2 million, reconciled from a GAAP gross margin of $15.4 million by adding back $8.9 million in depreciation - Adjusted Gross Margin is defined as total revenue less costs of revenues (excluding depreciation and amortization expense). Management uses it to represent the results of key components of operations, focusing on current operating performance[23] | (in thousands) | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gross margin (GAAP) | $13,430 | $14,936 | $14,630 | $15,717 | $15,350 | | Depreciation add-back | $7,572 | $7,956 | $8,349 | $8,539 | $8,873 | | Adjusted Gross Margin | $21,002 | $22,892 | $22,979 | $24,256 | $24,223 | Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and other specified items like stock-based compensation. Management uses it to evaluate operating performance. For Q2 2025, Adjusted EBITDA was $19.7 million, reconciled from a net income of $5.2 million - Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairments, and other non-recurring or non-cash charges. It is a key measure used by management and investors to evaluate operating performance[25] | (in thousands) | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net income (GAAP) | $4,250 | $5,014 | $2,865 | $4,854 | $5,188 | | Adjusted EBITDA | $16,456 | $18,186 | $18,006 | $19,290 | $19,665 | Appendix: Consolidated Financial Statements Condensed consolidated financial statements: balance sheets, statements of operations, and cash flows Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets As of June 30, 2025, the company's total assets stood at $525.5 million, an increase from $492.5 million at the end of 2024, driven by investment in rental equipment. Total liabilities rose to $259.3 million from $237.5 million, primarily due to an increase in long-term debt to $182.0 million. Total stockholders' equity increased to $266.2 million | (in thousands) | June 30, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Current Assets | $48,882 | $48,176 | | Rental equipment, net | $446,952 | $415,021 | | Total Assets | $525,526 | $492,528 | | Total Current Liabilities | $24,788 | $17,358 | | Long-term debt | $182,000 | $170,000 | | Total Liabilities | $259,312 | $237,471 | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $266,214 | $255,057 | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the three months ended June 30, 2025, total revenue was $41.4 million, up from $38.5 million in the prior-year period. Operating income increased to $9.9 million from $8.5 million, and net income grew to $5.2 million ($0.41 per diluted share) from $4.3 million ($0.34 per diluted share) year-over-year | (in thousands) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $41,382 | $38,491 | | Operating Income | $9,924 | $8,506 | | Net Income | $5,188 | $4,250 | | Diluted EPS | $0.41 | $0.34 | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company generated $32.3 million in cash from operating activities. Cash used in investing activities was $45.0 million, largely for the purchase of rental equipment. Cash provided by financing activities was $10.9 million, resulting from net borrowings on the credit facility. The period ended with a cash balance of $0.3 million | (in thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $32,263 | $31,119 | | Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | ($44,962) | ($27,881) | | Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | $10,882 | ($2,368) | | Net Change in Cash | ($1,817) | $870 |