USA Compression Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Core Insights - USA Compression Partners (USAC) reported a third-quarter adjusted net profit of 26 cents per common unit, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 22 cents, and improved from 13 cents in the same quarter last year due to increased average revenue per horsepower [1][8] Financial Performance - The company generated revenues of $250.3 million, a 4.3% increase from the previous year's quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $247 million, driven by a 3.4% rise in contract operations and a 23.4% increase in related-party revenues [2][8] - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 10% to $160.3 million, exceeding the estimate of $146.8 million [2] - Distributable cash flow increased to $103.8 million from $86.6 million year-over-year, with net income reported at $34.5 million compared to $19.3 million in the prior year [3] - Net operating cash flow for the third quarter was $75.9 million, up from $48.5 million in the same quarter last year [3] - Adjusted gross operating margin improved to 69.3%, up from 65.9% in the year-ago period [3] Operational Metrics - Revenue-generating capacity slightly declined to 3.6 million horsepower, aligning with estimates, while average monthly revenue per horsepower increased to $21.46 from $20.60 [4] - The average quarterly horsepower utilization rate was 94%, down from 94.6% a year ago [4] Capital Expenditures and Debt - The company reported costs and expenses of $166.3 million, a decrease of 4.1% from $173.5 million in the previous year [6] - Growth capital expenditures amounted to $37.3 million, while maintenance capital expenditures were $9 million [6] - As of September 30, 2025, USAC had a net long-term debt of $2.5 billion [6] Future Guidance - USAC expects full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA to be between $610 million and $620 million, with distributable cash flow projected to range from $370 million to $380 million [7][8] - Expansion capital expenditures are anticipated to be between $115 million and $125 million, while maintenance capital expenditures are expected to total between $38 million and $42 million [7]