Archrock (NYSE: AROC) posts Q1 2026 growth and reaffirms 2026 EBITDA outlook
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Archrock, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $373.8 million, up from $347.2 million a year earlier, driven mainly by contract operations. Net income was $73.8 million and EPS was $0.41, compared with $70.9 million and $0.40 in the first quarter of 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $221.0 million from $197.8 million. Contract operations revenue reached $330.9 million with 72% adjusted gross margin and 95% spot horsepower utilization. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share and returned $44.3 million through dividends and buybacks, while lowering its leverage ratio to 2.6x and reaffirming 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $865–$915 million.
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Archrock shows steady Q1 growth, strong cash generation and lower leverage.
Archrock delivered Q1 2026 revenue of $373.8M and net income of $73.8M, modestly above Q1 2025. Contract operations remained the core driver, with revenue of $330.9M and a robust adjusted gross margin of 72%, supported by 95% horsepower utilization.
Cash metrics were solid: adjusted EBITDA reached $221.0M, cash available for dividend was $134.1M, and adjusted free cash flow after dividend was $52.0M. The quarterly dividend increased to $0.22 per share with 3.5x coverage, while $44.3M was returned via dividends and buybacks.
On the balance sheet, long-term debt stood at $2.4B and the leverage ratio improved to 2.6x from 3.2x a year earlier. Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $865M–$915M, implying continued focus on disciplined capital allocation and stable midstream compression demand.
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Earnings Snapshot
Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance reaffirmed at $865 million to $915 million and cash available for dividend guided to $572 million to $602 million.
