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USA Compression Partners, LP - 10-Q Summary (Q2 2026)

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026. USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) is a leading independent provider of natural gas compression services in the U.S. A significant corporate event occurred during the period: on January 12, 2026, USAC completed the acquisition of J-W Power Company ("J-W Power") for approximately $911.6 million (cash and equity). This acquisition added approximately 1.0 million total horsepower to the fleet. Additionally, the Partnership converted from a Delaware to a Texas limited partnership on July 6, 2026.

Key Financial Metrics (Six Months Ended June 30, 2026)

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenue increased 35.9% year-over-year, driven primarily by the J-W Power Acquisition ($129.9 million contribution) and higher market-based rates on new and redeployed units.
• Profitability: Net income increased 71.2% to $84.0 million. Operating income rose 31.4% to $191.8 million.
• Expense Increases: Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 102.3% due to the acquisition integration, transaction costs ($4.8 million), and higher unit-based compensation. Cost of operations increased 44.4%, largely attributable to the acquired fleet.
• Balance Sheet: Total assets grew from $2.62 billion to $3.69 billion, reflecting the addition of J-W Power assets ($1.13 billion in total assets acquired). Long-term debt increased by $418 million to fund the acquisition.
• Impairments: Asset impairments were negligible in 2026 ($4,000) compared to $6.9 million in the prior year period, indicating improved fleet utilization and marketability.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Capital Expenditures: Management plans to spend $60.0–$70.0 million on maintenance capex and $230.0–$250.0 million on expansion capex for the full year 2026.
• Commitments: As of June 30, 2026, the company has binding commitments of $257.3 million for new compression units and components, with $122.6 million expected to be settled within 12 months.
• Liquidity: The company maintains a $1.75 billion revolving credit facility with $536.9 million of unused availability as of June 30, 2026. It remains in compliance with all financial covenants.
• Risks: Key risks include integration challenges with J-W Power, fluctuations in natural gas production affecting demand, interest rate volatility on variable-rate debt, and potential future asset impairments if market conditions deteriorate.
• Subsequent Event: In July 2026, post-closing price adjustments reduced the J-W Power purchase price by $2.2 million, allocated entirely to goodwill.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Acquisition Integration: Verify the realization of synergies and the successful integration of J-W Power's 1.0 million horsepower into the existing fleet.
• Debt Servicing: Monitor the impact of the increased debt load ($2.94 billion) on interest coverage ratios, especially given the variable-rate portion of the credit facility.
• Capex Execution: Track actual capital expenditures against the $290–$320 million total guidance for 2026 to ensure liquidity remains sufficient for distributions.
• Customer Concentration: Review the impact of Energy Transfer (owning ~32% of units) on related-party revenue stability, which totaled $31.0 million for the six-month period.
• Goodwill Valuation: Assess the $117.4 million in goodwill recorded from the J-W acquisition for potential future impairment risks if cash flow projections are not met.