Compared to Estimates, USA Compression (USAC) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Financial Performance - For the quarter ended March 2025, USA Compression Partners (USAC) reported revenue of $245.23 million, which is a 7% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.18, up from $0.16 in the year-ago quarter [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $244.02 million, resulting in a surprise of +0.50% [1] - The company experienced an EPS surprise of -18.18%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.22 [1] Key Metrics - Revenue-generating horsepower at period end was 3.56 billion, matching the two-analyst average estimate [4] - Average revenue-generating horsepower was also 3.56 billion, slightly below the two-analyst average estimate of 3.6 billion [4] - Revenues from parts and service were reported at $5.09 million, which is lower than the estimated $6.22 million, representing a -6.7% change year over year [4] - Revenues from contract operations were $224.98 million, compared to the average estimate of $237.63 million, reflecting a +3.2% year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - Shares of USA Compression have returned +4.7% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has changed by +10.6% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]