Archrock Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Archrock reported a decrease in revenue and net income for Q3 2020 compared to Q3 2019. Revenue decreased from $244.9 million to $205.6 million. Net income decreased from $20.4 million to $18.3 million. However, adjusted EBITDA increased slightly from $112.1 million to $112.6 million. The company focused on cost management and debt repayment during the quarter.
Revenue for Q3 2020 was $205.6 million, down from $244.9 million in Q3 2019.
Net income for Q3 2020 was $18.3 million, compared to $20.4 million in Q3 2019.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2020 was $112.6 million, a slight increase from $112.1 million in Q3 2019.
The company reduced debt by over $100 million so far in 2020, lowering the leverage ratio to 4.0x.
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Forward Guidance
While it is premature to provide financial guidance for 2021, Archrock expects significantly lower new equipment capital expenditures given muted customer booking activity and its ability to satisfy customer horsepower needs with idle compressor units. The company is focused on preserving its operational momentum and again delivering significant free cash flow.
Positive Outlook
- Significantly lower new equipment capital expenditures expected.
- Ability to satisfy customer horsepower needs with idle compressor units.
- Focus on preserving operational momentum.
- Aim to deliver significant free cash flow.
- Committed to reducing debt and paying a meaningful dividend.
Challenges Ahead
- Softness in compression demand expected to persist into 2021.
- U.S. natural gas production is expected to decline modestly in 2021, at least in the first half of the year.
- Muted customer booking activity.
- Premature to provide financial guidance for 2021.
- COVID-19 headwinds continue to impact demand.