USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) - Stock Analysis
Last updated: Jun 7, 2026
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Hot short-term idea driven by record Q3 revenue and earnings, upgraded EBITDA and distributable cash flow guidance, accretive $860M acquisition, improved liquidity from bond refinancing, strong 14.5% price rally, and bullish momentum indicators.
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AI Analyst Overview
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Valuation Metrics
Fundamental Analysis
Key Financial Insights: ⢠Strong cash conversion ⢠Heavy debt load ⢠Tight liquidity USAC generates strong margins and free cash flow, but heavy debt, thin interest coverage, constrained liquidity, and an expensive valuation make it a leveraged, higher-risk investment.
Price Behavior
Key Price Behavior Insights: ⢠Failed breakout ⢠Lower highs ⢠Support holding Support Level: $27.50-$27.85 Resistance Level: $29.50-$30.30 USAC appears range-bound and cautious, as a brief breakout to $30.30 faded into lower highs and the stock is now holding $27.50-$27.85 support with upside capped near $29.50-$30.30.
Sentiment & News
Key News Insights: ⢠Guidance Reaffirmed ⢠Revenue Outperformance ⢠Modest Share Gain USAC delivered in-line earnings, beat revenue estimates, reaffirmed 2026 guidance, and saw a modest post-earnings stock gain, pointing to steady execution and stable investor sentiment.
AI Summary
USAC should be viewed as a stable cash-generating, yield-focused infrastructure name rather than a growth story, and with ~$3B of debt, thin interest coverage, and an aggressive payout, the stock's upside looks capped unless management can meaningfully de-lever or create a stronger cushion in DCF coverage.
Description
USA Compression Partners, LP is a growth-oriented Delaware limited partnership that provides natural gas compression services, reporting its scale by total compression fleet horsepower. The company serves exploration and production firms, midstream operators and other energy customers and operates compression stations supporting centralized gathering systems and processing facilities. Founded in 1998, it is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Idea History
| Date | Close | Ticker | Company | Summary | Status | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2 | Dec 9 | USAC | USA Compression Partners, LP | Hot short-term idea driven by record Q3 revenue and earnings, upgraded EBITDA and distributable cash flow guidance, accretive $860M acquisition, improved liquidity from bond refinancing, strong 14.5% price rally, and bullish momentum indicators. | Closed | -1.7% |