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USA Compression
🇺🇸 NYSE:USAC
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Dec 31, 2024

USA Compression Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Key Takeaways

USA Compression Partners reported record Q4 2024 revenues of $245.9 million, driven by improved operational efficiencies and strong demand for compression services. Net income more than doubled compared to Q4 2023, reaching $25.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA also reached a record $155.5 million. The company maintained a high horsepower utilization rate of 94.5% and paid a cash distribution of $0.525 per common unit.

Total Revenue
$246M
Previous year: $225M
+9.3%
EPS
$0.18
Previous year: $0.02
+800.0%
Avg Revenue per HP
$20.9
Previous year: $19.5
+6.8%
Horsepower Utilization
94.5%
Previous year: 94.1%
+0.4%
Distributable Cash Flow
$96.3M
Previous year: $79.9M
+20.5%
Gross Profit
$99.3M
Previous year: $89.4M
+11.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$130M
Total Assets
$2.75B
Previous year: $2.74B
+0.3%

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Forward Guidance

USA Compression expects continued growth in 2025 with increased natural gas volumes and cost optimizations from Energy Transfer shared services. The company anticipates expansion capital expenditures between $120 million and $140 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected favorable macro backdrop supporting growth in natural gas demand
  • Projected expansion capital expenditures of $120M-$140M to support new contracted horsepower units
  • Anticipated cost reductions from Energy Transfer shared services integration
  • Continued strong demand for compression services, especially in Permian region
  • Stable cash distribution policy maintained at $0.525 per unit

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential impact of fluctuating oil and gas prices on demand
  • High debt levels could limit flexibility for additional expansion
  • Macroeconomic uncertainties may impact customer investment decisions
  • Continued inflationary pressures on operational costs
  • Risk of regulatory changes affecting the energy sector

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income