Archrock Beats Q3 Earnings & Revenue Estimates, Both Up Y/Y

Core Insights - Archrock, Inc. (AROC) reported third-quarter 2025 earnings per share of 42 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents, and improved from 28 cents in the same quarter last year [1][10] - Total quarterly revenues reached $382 million, up from $292 million year-over-year, and also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $377 million [1][10] Operational Performance - The strong quarterly performance was driven by solid contributions from both operating segments, with record-high utilization and rising demand for the company's equipment and services [2] - Contract Operations segment revenues were $326.3 million, compared to $245.4 million in the year-ago quarter [5] - Aftermarket Services segment revenues totaled $56.2 million, up from $46.7 million in the third quarter of 2024 [6] - Total operating horsepower remained at 4.7 million, with a utilization rate of 96%, up from 95% in the prior-year quarter [6] Costs and Expenses - Total cost of sales for the quarter was $129.8 million, an increase from $114.2 million in the year-ago period [7] - Depreciation and amortization expenses were $67.1 million for the quarter [7] Liquidity Position & Capital Expenditure - As of September 30, 2025, the company had long-term debt of $2.6 billion and total available liquidity of $728 million [8] - Net capital expenditures for the third quarter amounted to $124 million [8] Share Repurchase and Dividend - The company repurchased 1,094,516 shares at an average price of $23.18 per share, totaling approximately $25.4 million during the third quarter [3] - The board approved a $100 million increase to the share repurchase program, extending it through December 31, 2026, bringing the total repurchase capacity to $130.4 million [4] - A quarterly dividend of 21 cents per share was declared, approximately 20% higher than the third quarter of 2024, with a dividend coverage of 3.7x [9] Guidance - The company projects net income between $265.2 million and $280.2 million for 2025, with adjusted EBITDA expected in the range of $835 million to $850 million [11] - Anticipated revenues for Contract Operations are projected between $1.27 billion and $1.28 billion, with an adjusted gross margin of 71-71.5% [12] - Aftermarket Services revenues are expected to range from $210 million to $220 million, with an adjusted gross margin of 23-24% [12] - Growth capital expenditures are expected between $345 million and $355 million, while maintenance capital spending is set at $110-$115 million [13]