USA Compression Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Rise Y/Y

USA Compression Partners reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted net profit rising to 31 cents per unit versus 24 cents expected and 22 cents a year ago. Revenue increased 36.8% to $342.1 million, driven by higher contract operations and parts and services revenue, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 29.2% to $193.2 million and distributable cash flow rose to $125.3 million. The company also expanded revenue-generating capacity to 4.45 million horsepower and reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance for adjusted EBITDA of $770 million-$800 million and DCF of $480 million-$510 million. Despite solid earnings growth, gross margins and horsepower utilization eased slightly, and leverage remains elevated with $2.9 billion in net long-term debt. Overall, the report was supportive for USAC shares, indicating operational momentum and stable guidance in the natural gas compression market.