RBC Calls Kodiak Gas (KGS) Q3 “Solid,” Lifts Price Target to $45

Core Insights - Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (NYSE:KGS) is recognized as one of the 14 best up-and-coming dividend stocks to buy [1] - RBC Capital has raised its price target for Kodiak Gas to $45 from $43, maintaining an Outperform rating, citing solid Q3 results despite a one-time fee related to the sale of its Mexico assets [2] - The company reported Q3 2025 revenue of $322.74 million, a slight decrease of 0.6% year-over-year, while its Contract Services segment achieved a record revenue of $297.0 million, up 4.5% from Q3 2024 [3] Financial Performance - Kodiak Gas Services reported quarterly net cash from operating activities of $113.4 million and discretionary cash flow of $116.7 million, reflecting a 13.2% increase compared to the prior-year quarter [4] - The company returned over $90 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, and it anticipates full-year discretionary cash flow between $450 million and $470 million [4] Company Overview - Kodiak Gas Services is a leading provider of contract compression services in the US, essential for the safe and reliable production and transportation of natural gas and oil [5]