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Archrock (NYSE: AROC) reported strong Q3 2024 results with revenue of $292.2 million, up from $253.4 million in Q3 2023. Net income reached $37.5 million with EPS of $0.22, compared to $30.9 million and $0.20 in Q3 2023. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 6% to $0.175 per share and completed the acquisition of TOPS. Contract operations revenue grew 18% to $245.4 million, with adjusted gross margin at 67%. Based on strong performance, Archrock raised its full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $575-585 million.

Archrock (NYSE: AROC) ha riportato risultati solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con ricavi di 292,2 milioni di dollari, in aumento rispetto ai 253,4 milioni di dollari nel terzo trimestre del 2023. L'utile netto ha raggiunto i 37,5 milioni di dollari con un utile per azione di 0,22 dollari, rispetto ai 30,9 milioni di dollari e 0,20 dollari nel terzo trimestre del 2023. L'azienda ha aumentato il proprio dividendo trimestrale del 6% a 0,175 dollari per azione e ha completato l'acquisizione di TOPS. I ricavi delle operazioni contrattuali sono aumentati del 18% a 245,4 milioni di dollari, con un margine lordo rettificato del 67%. In base alle solide performance, Archrock ha alzato le previsioni per l'EBITDA rettificato dell'intero anno 2024 a 575-585 milioni di dollari.

Archrock (NYSE: AROC) reportó resultados sólidos en el tercer trimestre de 2024, con ingresos de 292,2 millones de dólares, en comparación con los 253,4 millones de dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2023. La ganancia neta alcanzó los 37,5 millones de dólares con un EPS de 0,22 dólares, en comparación con los 30,9 millones de dólares y 0,20 dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2023. La compañía aumentó su dividendo trimestral en un 6% a 0,175 dólares por acción y completó la adquisición de TOPS. Los ingresos por operaciones de contrato crecieron un 18% a 245,4 millones de dólares, con un margen bruto ajustado del 67%. Basado en el sólido rendimiento, Archrock aumentó su guía de EBITDA ajustado para todo el año 2024 a 575-585 millones de dólares.

Archrock (NYSE: AROC)는 2024년 3분기 강력한 실적을 발표하며 수익이 2억 9220만 달러에 달하여 2023년 3분기 2억 5340만 달러에서 증가했습니다. 순이익은 3750만 달러에 이르렀고 주당 순이익은 0.22달러로, 2023년 3분기의 3090만 달러 및 0.20달러와 비교됩니다. 회사는 분기 배당금을 6% 인상하여 주당 0.175달러로 설정했으며, TOPS 인수를 완료했습니다. 계약 운영 수익은 18% 증가하여 2억 4540만 달러에 이르렀으며, 조정 후 총 이익률은 67%로 나타났습니다. 강력한 실적을 바탕으로 Archrock는 2024년 전체 조정 EBITDA 가이드를 5억 7500만-5억 8500만 달러로 상향 조정했습니다.

Archrock (NYSE: AROC) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le troisième trimestre 2024, avec un chiffre d'affaires de 292,2 millions de dollars, en hausse par rapport à 253,4 millions de dollars au troisième trimestre 2023. Le bénéfice net a atteint 37,5 millions de dollars avec un BPA de 0,22 dollar, contre 30,9 millions de dollars et 0,20 dollar au troisième trimestre 2023. L'entreprise a augmenté son dividende trimestriel de 6 % à 0,175 dollar par action et a finalisé l'acquisition de TOPS. Les revenus des opérations contractuelles ont augmenté de 18 % pour s'élever à 245,4 millions de dollars, avec une marge brute ajustée de 67 %. Sur la base de cette solide performance, Archrock a relevé ses prévisions d'EBITDA ajusté pour l'année entière 2024 à 575-585 millions de dollars.

Archrock (NYSE: AROC) hat im dritten Quartal 2024 starke Ergebnisse gemeldet, mit einem Umsatz von 292,2 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 253,4 Millionen Dollar im Drittquartal 2023. Das Nettoeinkommen erreichte 37,5 Millionen Dollar mit einem Gewinn pro Aktie von 0,22 Dollar, im Vergleich zu 30,9 Millionen Dollar und 0,20 Dollar im Drittquartal 2023. Das Unternehmen erhöhte die vierteljährliche Dividende um 6 % auf 0,175 Dollar pro Aktie und schloss die Übernahme von TOPS ab. Die Einnahmen aus Vertragsoperationen stiegen um 18 % auf 245,4 Millionen Dollar, wobei die bereinigte Bruttomarge bei 67 % lag. Aufgrund der starken Leistung erhöhte Archrock die Prognose für das bereinigte EBITDA für das Gesamtjahr 2024 auf 575-585 Millionen Dollar.

Positive
  • Revenue increased 15.3% YoY to $292.2 million
  • Net income grew 21.4% YoY to $37.5 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 25.5% to $150.9 million
  • Contract operations segment revenue up 18% YoY
  • Dividend increased 6% sequentially with 3.0x coverage
  • Total operating horsepower increased to 4.2 million from 3.6 million
  • High fleet utilization maintained at 95%
Negative
  • Long-term debt increased to $2.2 billion following TOPS acquisition
  • Leverage ratio at 3.57x, though improved from 3.84x YoY

Insights

The Q3 2024 results demonstrate robust financial performance with several positive indicators. Revenue increased 15.3% year-over-year to $292.2 million, while net income grew 21.4% to $37.5 million. The contract operations segment showed particular strength with an impressive 67% adjusted gross margin.

The strategic acquisition of TOPS has already begun showing benefits, expanding the operating horsepower to 4.2 million and strengthening Archrock's position in the important Permian Basin. The company's 95% utilization rate and increased guidance suggest strong market conditions and execution.

The 6% dividend increase and continued share repurchases, coupled with a healthy 3.0x dividend coverage ratio, indicate strong cash flow generation and commitment to shareholder returns. The leverage ratio improvement to 3.57x from 3.84x year-over-year shows prudent balance sheet management despite the acquisition.

HOUSTON, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Archrock, Inc. (NYSE: AROC) (“Archrock”) today reported results for the third quarter 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

  • Revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was $292.2 million compared to $253.4 million in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $37.5 million and earnings per share (“EPS”) was $0.22, compared to $30.9 million and $0.20, respectively, in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure defined below) for the third quarter of 2024 was $47.3 million and adjusted EPS (a non-GAAP measure defined below) was $0.28, compared to $30.9 million and $0.20, respectively, in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure defined below) for the third quarter of 2024 was $150.9 million compared to $120.2 million in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.175 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2024, 6% higher compared to the second quarter of 2024 and 13% higher compared to the third quarter of 2023, supported by dividend coverage of 3.0x.
  • Closed acquisition of Total Operations and Production Services, LLC (“TOPS”).
  • Raised full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $575 million to $585 million.

Management Commentary and Outlook

“Archrock drove tremendous performance during the third quarter, marked by the achievement of several financial and strategic milestones,” said Brad Childers, Archrock’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our compression fleet remained fully utilized and our contract operations and aftermarket services segments delivered record-setting adjusted gross margins. In addition, at the end of August, we closed the previously announced acquisition of TOPS, and our teams are doing a great job integrating this high-quality electric motor drive compression operation into Archrock.

“The significant outperformance in our pre-acquisition business, the continued deployment of innovative technology and an expanded electric motor drive fleet result in an increase to our 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance expectations and set a strong foundation for even higher levels of customer service, operational execution and profitability in 2025.

“We see sustained strength in compression booking demand as our customers plan for continuing production growth to meet increased LNG export capacity and electric generation demand from AI and data centers. I’m particularly excited about our enhanced position in the Permian Basin, which is forecasted to lead the U.S. in oil and gas production growth.

“Against this robust market backdrop, we expect to continue to make high-return investments in large midstream and electric motor drive newbuild horsepower to support our exceptional customer base. Our capital allocation is differentiated and bolstered by the accretive acquisition of TOPS, supporting a 6% sequential increase in our dividend per share and $12 million in share repurchases during the third quarter, as well as our expectation for continued increases to shareholder returns in the future,” concluded Childers.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Archrock’s third quarter 2024 net income of $37.5 million included a non-cash long-lived and other asset impairment of $2.5 million, a debt extinguishment loss of $3.2 million as well as transaction-related expenses totaling $9.2 million. Archrock’s third quarter 2023 net income of $30.9 million included a non-cash long-lived and other asset impairment of $2.9 million and restructuring charges of $0.6 million.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2024 and 2023 included $2.2 million and $3.2 million, respectively, in net gains related to the sale of compression and other assets.

Contract Operations

For the third quarter of 2024, contract operations segment revenue totaled $245.4 million, an increase of 18% compared to $207.6 million in the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted gross margin was $165.6 million for the third quarter of 2024, up 25% from $132.3 million in the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted gross margin percentage was 67% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 64% in the third quarter of 2023. At the end of the third quarter of 2024, total operating horsepower was 4.2 million, up from 3.6 million in the third quarter of 2023, primarily reflecting the acquisition of TOPS. Horsepower utilization at period end remained at 95%.

Aftermarket Services

For the third quarter of 2024, aftermarket services segment revenue totaled $46.7 million, compared to $45.8 million in the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted gross margin was $12.3 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $9.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted gross margin percentage was 26% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 20% for the third quarter of 2023.

Balance Sheet

Long-term debt was $2.2 billion at September 30, 2024, which reflects the offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2032, as well as the tender of $200 million aggregate principal amount of 6.875% senior notes due 2027 (of the $500 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the notes). Our available liquidity at September 30, 2024 totaled $650 million. Our leverage ratio was 3.57x as of September 30, 2024, compared to 3.84x as of September 30, 2023.

Shareholder Returns

Quarterly Dividend

Our Board of Directors recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.175 per share of common stock, or $0.70 per share on an annualized basis. Dividend coverage in the third quarter of 2024 was 3.0x. The third quarter 2024 dividend will be paid on November 13, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 6, 2024.

Share Repurchase Program

During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, Archrock repurchased 649,854 common shares at an average price of $18.63 per share, for an aggregate of approximately $12.1 million. Approximately $37.9 million remains available for future common share repurchases under Archrock’s current share repurchase program.

Updated 2024 Annual Guidance

Archrock is providing revised guidance for the full year 2024. The full-year 2024 guidance below incorporates four months of the financial impact of the TOPS acquisition that closed on August 30, 2024.

(in thousands, except percentages, per share amounts, and ratios)

          
 Full Year 2024 Guidance 
 Low
  High
 
Net income (1) (2)$157,000   $167,000  
Adjusted EBITDA(3) 575,000    585,000  
Cash available for dividend(4) (5) 339,000    349,000  
          
Segment         
Contract operations revenue$970,000   $980,000  
Contract operations adjusted gross margin percentage 66 %  67 %
Aftermarket services revenue$180,000   $185,000  
Aftermarket services adjusted gross margin percentage 22 %  23 %
          
Selling, general and administrative$134,000   $132,000  
          
Capital expenditures         
Growth capital expenditures (6)$260,000   $260,000  
Maintenance capital expenditures 85,000    85,000  
Other capital expenditures 25,000    25,000  

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(1)2024 annual guidance for net income includes $9.5 million of long-lived and other asset impairment as of September 30, 2024, but does not include the impact of any such future costs, because due to its nature, it cannot be accurately forecasted. Long-lived and other asset impairment does not impact adjusted EBITDA or cash available for dividend, however it is a reconciling item between these measures and net income. Long-lived and other asset impairment for the years 2023 and 2022 was $12.0 million and $21.4 million, respectively.
(2)Reflects estimate of expenses incurred to date related to the TOPS acquisition.
(3)Management believes adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors because this non-GAAP measure, when viewed with our GAAP results and accompanying reconciliations, provides a more complete understanding of our performance than GAAP results alone. Management uses this non-GAAP measure as a supplemental measure to review current period operating performance, comparability measure and performance measure for period-to-period comparisons.
(4)Management uses cash available for dividend as a supplemental performance measure to compute the coverage ratio of estimated cash flows to planned dividends.
(5)A forward-looking estimate of cash provided by operating activities is not provided because certain items necessary to estimate cash provided by operating activities, including changes in assets and liabilities, are not estimable at this time. Changes in assets and liabilities were $(28.0) million and $(24.5) million for the years 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(6)The $70 million increase from prior annual guidance of $190 million is exclusively related to the addition of horsepower in TOPS’ backlog and payments due at delivery.
  

Summary Metrics
(in thousands, except percentages, per share amounts and ratios)

             
 Three Months Ended  
 September 30,   June 30,   September 30,  
 2024  2024  2023 
Net income$37,516   $34,425   $30,858  
Adjusted net income (1)$47,313   $35,793   $30,858  
Adjusted EBITDA (1)$150,854   $129,712   $120,150  
             
Contract operations revenue$245,420   $225,468   $207,552  
Contract operations adjusted gross margin (1)$165,610   $146,190   $132,279  
Contract operations adjusted gross margin percentage 67 %  65 %  64 %
             
Aftermarket services revenue$46,741   $45,058   $45,815  
Aftermarket services adjusted gross margin (1)$12,346   $9,900   $9,127  
Aftermarket services adjusted gross margin percentage 26 %  22 %  20 %
             
Selling, general, and administrative$34,059   $31,163   $28,558  
             
Net cash provided by operating activities$96,900   $70,651   $120,070  
Cash available for dividend$92,887   $71,593   $63,021  
Cash available for dividend coverage (2) 3.0 x  2.6 x  2.6 x
             
Adjusted free cash flow (1) (3)$(834,282)  $(16,914)  $62,859  
Adjusted free cash flow after dividend (1) (3) $(862,147)  $(42,733)  $38,609  
             
Total available horsepower (at period end) (4) 4,418    3,806    3,773  
Total operating horsepower (at period end) (5) 4,179    3,601    3,608  
Horsepower utilization spot (at period end) 95 %  95 %  96 %

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(1)Management believes adjusted net income, adjusted gross margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow after dividend provide useful information to investors because these non-GAAP measures, when viewed with our GAAP results and accompanying reconciliations, provide a more complete understanding of our performance than GAAP results alone. Management uses these non-GAAP measures as supplemental measures to review current period operating performance, comparability measures and performance measures for period-to-period comparisons.
(2)Defined as cash available for dividend divided by dividends declared for the period.
(3)Reflects $866.6 million cash paid in TOPS Acquisition, net of cash acquired.
(4)Defined as idle and operating horsepower and includes new compressor units completed by a third-party manufacturer that have been delivered to us.
(5)Defined as horsepower that is operating under contract and horsepower that is idle but under contract and generating revenue such as standby revenue.
  

Conference Call Details
Archrock will host a conference call on November 12, 2024, to discuss third quarter 2024 financial results. The call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

To listen to the call via a live webcast, please visit Archrock’s website at www.archrock.com. The call will also be available by dialing 1 (800) 715-9871 in the United States or 1 (646) 307-1963 for international calls. The access code is 4749623.

A replay of the webcast will be available on Archrock’s website for 90 days following the event.

Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net income (loss) excluding transaction-related costs and debt extinguishment loss adjusted for income taxes. A reconciliation of adjusted net income to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and a reconciliation of adjusted earnings per share to basic and diluted earnings per common share, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, appear below.

Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net income (loss) excluding interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, long-lived and other asset impairment, unrealized change in fair value of investment in unconsolidated affiliate, restructuring charges, debt extinguishment loss, transaction-related costs, non-cash stock-based compensation expense, amortization of capitalized implementation costs and other items. A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and a reconciliation of our full year 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance to net income appear below.

Adjusted gross margin, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as revenue less cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization. Adjusted gross margin percentage, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as adjusted gross margin divided by revenue. A reconciliation of adjusted gross margin to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and a reconciliation of adjusted gross margin percentage to gross margin appear below.

Cash available for dividend, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net income (loss) excluding interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, long-lived and other asset impairment, unrealized change in fair value of investment in unconsolidated affiliate, restructuring charges, debt extinguishment loss, transaction-related costs, non-cash stock-based compensation expense, amortization of capitalized implementation costs and other items, less maintenance capital expenditures, other capital expenditures, cash taxes and cash interest expense. Reconciliations of cash available for dividend to net income and net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, and a reconciliation of our updated full year 2024 cash available for dividend guidance to net income appear below.

Adjusted free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net cash provided by operating activities plus net cash provided by (used in) investing activities. A reconciliation of adjusted free cash flow to net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, appears below.

Adjusted free cash flow after dividend, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net cash provided by operating activities plus net cash provided by (used in) investing activities less dividends paid to stockholders. A reconciliation of adjusted free cash flow after dividend to net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, appears below.

About Archrock

Archrock is an energy infrastructure company with a primary focus on midstream natural gas compression and a commitment to helping its customers produce, compress and transport natural gas in a safe and environmentally responsible way. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Archrock is a premier provider of natural gas compression services to customers in the energy industry throughout the U.S. and a leading supplier of aftermarket services to customers that own compression equipment. For more information on how Archrock embodies its purpose, WE POWER A CLEANER AMERICA, visit www.archrock.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release) other than historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements, many of which are outside the control of Archrock. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to statements regarding: guidance or estimates related to Archrock’s results of operations or of financial condition; fundamentals of Archrock’s industry, including the attractiveness of returns and valuation, stability of cash flows, demand dynamics and overall outlook, and Archrock’s ability to realize the benefits thereof; Archrock’s expectations regarding future economic, geopolitical and market conditions and trends; Archrock’s operational and financial strategies, including planned growth, coverage and leverage reduction strategies, Archrock’s ability to successfully effect those strategies, and the expected results therefrom; Archrock’s financial and operational outlook; demand and growth opportunities for Archrock’s services; structural and process improvement initiatives, the expected timing thereof, Archrock’s ability to successfully effect those initiatives and the expected results therefrom; the operational and financial synergies provided by Archrock’s size; statements regarding Archrock’s dividend policy; the expected benefits of the TOPS acquisition, including its expected accretion and the expected impact on Archrock’s leverage ratio; and plans and objectives of management for future operations.

While Archrock believes that the assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, it cautions that there are inherent difficulties in predicting certain important factors that could impact the future performance or results of its business. The factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: inability to achieve the expected benefits of the TOPS acquisition and difficulties in integrating TOPS; risks related to acquisitions, including the TOPS acquisition, which can reduce our ability to make distributions to our common stockholders; risks related to pandemics and other public health crises; an increase in inflation; ongoing international conflicts and tensions; risks related to our operations; competitive pressures; inability to make acquisitions on economically acceptable terms; uncertainty to pay dividends in the future; risks related to a substantial amount of debt and our debt agreements; inability to access the capital and credit markets or borrow on affordable terms to obtain additional capital; inability to fund purchases of additional compression equipment; vulnerability to interest rate increases; uncertainty relating to the phasing out of London Interbank Offered Rate; erosion of the financial condition of our customers; risks related to the loss of our most significant customers; uncertainty of the renewals for our contract operations service agreements; risks related to losing management or operational personnel; dependence on particular suppliers and vulnerability to product shortages and price increases; information technology and cybersecurity risks; tax-related risks; legal and regulatory risks, including climate-related and environmental, social and governance risks.

These forward-looking statements are also affected by the risk factors, forward-looking statements and challenges and uncertainties described in Archrock’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, Archrock’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and those set forth from time to time in Archrock’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.archrock.com. Except as required by law, Archrock expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE: Archrock, Inc.

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Archrock, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
           
 Three Months Ended
 September 30,  June 30,  September 30,
 
 2024  2024  2023 
Revenue:          
Contract operations$245,420   $225,468   $207,552  
Aftermarket services 46,741    45,058    45,815  
Total revenue 292,161    270,526    253,367  
           
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization          
Contract operations 79,810    79,278    75,273  
Aftermarket services 34,395    35,158    36,688  
Total cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization 114,205    114,436    111,961  
           
Selling, general and administrative 34,059    31,163    28,558  
Depreciation and amortization 48,377    43,853    42,155  
Long-lived and other asset impairment 2,509    4,401    2,922  
Restructuring charges         592  
Debt extinguishment loss 3,181          
Interest expense 30,179    27,859    28,339  
Transaction-related costs 9,220    1,782      
Gain on sale of assets, net (2,218)   (576)   (3,237) 
Other income, net (304)   128    (235) 
Income before income taxes 52,953    47,480    42,312  
Provision for income taxes 15,437    13,055    11,454  
Net income$37,516   $34,425   $30,858  
           
Basic and diluted net income per common share (1)$0.22   $0.22   $0.20  
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding:          
Basic 165,847    154,496    154,163  
Diluted 166,173    154,785    154,401  

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(1)Basic and diluted net income per common share is computed using the two-class method to determine the net income per share for each class of common stock and participating security (restricted stock and stock-settled restricted stock units that have non-forfeitable rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents) according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Accordingly, we have excluded net income attributable to participating securities from our calculation of basic and diluted net income per common share.
  


Archrock, Inc.
Unaudited Supplemental Information
(in thousands, except percentages, per share amounts and ratios)
            
 Three Months Ended  
 September 30,   June 30,   September 30,  
 2024  2024  2023 
Revenue:           
Contract operations$245,420   $225,468   $207,552  
Aftermarket services 46,741    45,058    45,815  
Total revenue$292,161   $270,526   $253,367  
            
Adjusted gross margin:           
Contract operations$165,610   $146,190   $132,279  
Aftermarket services 12,346    9,900    9,127  
Total adjusted gross margin (1)$177,956   $156,090   $141,406  
            
Adjusted gross margin percentage:           
Contract operations 67 %  65 %  64 %
Aftermarket services 26 %  22 %  20 %
Total adjusted gross margin percentage (1) 61 %  58 %  56 %
            
Selling, general and administrative$34,059   $31,163   $28,558  
% of revenue 12 %  12 %  11 %
            
Adjusted EBITDA (1)$150,854   $129,712   $120,150  
% of revenue 52 %  48 %  47 %
            
Capital expenditures$70,018   $91,271   $74,501  
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and other assets (6,654)   (3,706)   (16,570) 
Net capital expenditures$63,364   $87,565   $57,931  
            
Total available horsepower (at period end) (2) 4,418    3,806    3,773  
Total operating horsepower (at period end) (3) 4,179    3,601    3,608  
Average operating horsepower 3,757    3,607    3,593  
Horsepower utilization:           
Spot (at period end) 95 %  95 %  96 %
Average 95 %  95 %  95 %
            
Dividend declared for the period per share$0.175   $0.165   $0.155  
Dividend declared for the period to all stockholders$30,656   $27,977   $24,282  
Cash available for dividend coverage (4) 3.0 x  2.6 x  2.6 x
            
Adjusted free cash flow (1) (5)$(834,282)  $(16,914)  $62,859  
Adjusted free cash flow after dividend (1) (5)$(862,147)  $(42,733)  $38,609  

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(1)Management believes adjusted gross margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow after dividend provide useful information to investors because these non-GAAP measures, when viewed with our GAAP results and accompanying reconciliations, provide a more complete understanding of our performance than GAAP results alone. Management uses these non-GAAP measures as supplemental measures to review current period operating performance, comparability measures and performance measures for period-to-period comparisons.
(2)Defined as idle and operating horsepower and includes new compressor units completed by a third-party manufacturer that have been delivered to us.
(3)Defined as horsepower that is operating under contract and horsepower that is idle but under contract and generating revenue such as standby revenue.
(4)Defined as cash available for dividend divided by dividends declared for the period.
(5)Reflects $866.6 million cash paid in TOPS Acquisition, net of cash acquired.
  


 September 30,   June 30,   September 30,  
 2024     2024     2023 
Balance Sheet              
Long-term debt (1)$2,236,131   $1,608,956   $1,604,554  
Total equity 1,290,736    894,496    861,093  

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(1)Carrying values are shown net of unamortized premium and deferred financing costs.
  


Archrock, Inc.
Unaudited Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Earnings Per Share to Adjusted Earnings Per Share
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
             
 Three Months Ended
 
 September 30,  June 30,  September 30,
 
 2024  2024  2023
 
Net income$37,516   $34,425   $30,858  
Transaction-related costs 9,220    1,732      
Debt extinguishment loss 3,181          
Tax effect of adjustments (1) (2,604)   (364)     
Adjusted net income (2)$47,313   $35,793   $30,858  
             
Weighted average common shares outstanding used in diluted earnings per common share 166,173    154,785    154,401  
             
Basic and diluted earnings per common share (3)$0.22   $0.22   $0.20  
Transaction-related costs per share 0.06    0.01      
Debt extinguishment loss per share 0.02          
Tax effect of adjustments per share (0.02)         
Adjusted earnings per share (2)$0.28   $0.23   $0.20  

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(1)Represents tax effect of transaction-related costs and debt extinguishment loss based on statutory tax rate.
(2)Management believes adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share provides useful information to investors because these non-GAAP measures, when viewed with our GAAP results and accompanying reconciliations, provide a more complete understanding of our performance than GAAP results alone. Management uses these non-GAAP measures as supplemental measures to review our current period operating performance, comparability measure and performance measure for period-to-period comparisons without burdened earnings and earnings per share for non-recurring transactional costs.
(3)Basic and diluted net income per common share is computed using the two-class method to determine the net income per share for each class of common stock and participating security (restricted stock and stock-settled restricted stock units that have non-forfeitable rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents) according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Accordingly, we have excluded net income attributable to participating securities from our calculation of basic and diluted net income per common share.
  


Archrock, Inc.
Unaudited Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Gross Margin
(in thousands)
           
 Three Months Ended
 
 September 30,
  June 30,
  September 30,
 
 2024
  2024
  2023
 
Net income$37,516   $34,425   $30,858  
Depreciation and amortization 48,377    43,853    42,155  
Long-lived and other asset impairment 2,509    4,401    2,922  
Restructuring charges         592  
Debt extinguishment loss 3,181          
Interest expense 30,179    27,859    28,339  
Transaction-related costs 9,220    1,782      
Stock-based compensation expense 3,738    3,513    3,191  
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs 697    824    639  
Provision for income taxes 15,437    13,055    11,454  
Adjusted EBITDA (1) 150,854    129,712    120,150  
Selling, general and administrative 34,059    31,163    28,558  
Stock-based compensation expense (3,738)   (3,513)   (3,191) 
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs (697)   (824)   (639) 
Gain on sale of assets, net (2,218)   (576)   (3,237) 
Other income, net (304)   128    (235) 
Adjusted gross margin (1)$177,956   $156,090   $141,406  

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(1)Management believes adjusted EBITDA and adjusted gross margin provide useful information to investors because these non-GAAP measures, when viewed with our GAAP results and accompanying reconciliations, provide a more complete understanding of our performance than GAAP results alone. Management uses these non-GAAP measures as supplemental measures to review current period operating performance, comparability measures and performance measures for period-to-period comparisons.
  


Archrock, Inc.
Unaudited Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Total Revenue to Adjusted Gross Margin
(in thousands)
            
 Three Months Ended
 September 30,  June 30,  September 30, 
 2024    2024    2023
Total revenues$292,161   $270,526   $253,367  
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization (114,205)   (114,436)   (111,961) 
Depreciation and amortization (48,377)   (43,853)   (42,155) 
Gross margin 129,579 44%  112,237 41%  99,251 39%
Depreciation and amortization 48,377    43,853    42,155  
Adjusted gross margin (1)$177,956 61% $156,090 58% $141,406 56%

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(1)Management believes adjusted gross margin provides useful information to investors because this non-GAAP measure, when viewed with our GAAP results and accompanying reconciliations, provides a more complete understanding of our performance than GAAP results alone. Management uses this non-GAAP measure as a supplemental measure to review current period operating performance, comparability measures and performance measures for period-to-period comparisons.
  

 

Archrock, Inc.
Unaudited Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Available for Dividend
(in thousands)
           
 Three Months Ended
 
 September 30,
  June 30,
  September 30,
 
 2024  2024  2023 
Net income$37,516   $34,425   $30,858  
Depreciation and amortization 48,377    43,853    42,155  
Long-lived and other asset impairment 2,509    4,401    2,922  
Restructuring charges         592  
Debt extinguishment loss 3,181          
Interest expense 30,179    27,859    28,339  
Transaction-related costs 9,220    1,782      
Stock-based compensation expense 3,738    3,513    3,191  
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs 697    824    639  
Provision for income taxes 15,437    13,055    11,454  
Adjusted EBITDA (1) 150,854    129,712    120,150  
Less: Maintenance capital expenditures (21,190)   (25,415)   (24,103) 
Less: Other capital expenditures (6,945)   (3,445)   (5,264) 
Less: Cash tax payment (404)   (2,028)   (53) 
Less: Cash interest expense (29,428)   (27,231)   (27,709) 
Cash available for dividend (2)$92,887   $71,593   $63,021  

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(1)Management believes adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors because this non-GAAP measure, when viewed with our GAAP results and accompanying reconciliations, provides a more complete understanding of our performance than GAAP results alone. Management uses this non-GAAP measure as a supplemental measure to review current period operating performance, comparability measure and performance measure for period-to-period comparisons.
(2)Management uses cash available for dividend as a supplemental performance measure to compute the coverage ratio of estimated cash flows to planned dividends.
  


Archrock, Inc.
Unaudited Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Cash Available for Dividend
(in thousands)
           
 Three Months Ended
 
 September 30,  June 30,  September 30,
 
 2024  2024  2023 
Net cash provided by operating activities$96,900   $70,651   $120,070  
Inventory write-downs (51)   (318)   (22) 
Provision for (benefit from) credit losses (90)   (80)   94  
Gain on sale of assets, net 2,218    576    3,237  
Current income tax (benefit) provision (146)   615    460  
Cash tax payment (404)   (2,028)   (53) 
Amortization of operating lease ROU assets (962)   (880)   (839) 
Amortization of contract costs (6,046)   (5,957)   (5,386) 
Deferred revenue recognized in earnings 4,101    2,747    2,289  
Cash restructuring charges         381  
Transaction-related costs 9,220    1,782      
Changes in assets and liabilities 16,282    33,345    (27,843) 
Maintenance capital expenditures (21,190)   (25,415)   (24,103) 
Other capital expenditures (6,945)   (3,445)   (5,264) 
Cash available for dividend (1)$92,887   $71,593   $63,021  

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(1)Management uses cash available for dividend as a supplemental performance measure to compute the coverage ratio of estimated cash flows to planned dividends.
  


Archrock, Inc.
Unaudited Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities to Adjusted Free Cash Flow
and Adjusted Free Cash Flow After Dividend
(in thousands)
           
 Three Months Ended
 
 September 30,
  June 30,
  September 30,
 
 2024  2024  2023 
Net cash provided by operating activities$96,900   $70,651   $120,070  
Net cash used in investing activities (1) (931,182)   (87,565)   (57,211) 
Adjusted free cash flow (1) (2) (834,282)   (16,914)   62,859  
Dividends paid to stockholders (27,865)   (25,819)   (24,250) 
Adjusted free cash flow after dividend (1) (2)$(862,147)  $(42,733)  $38,609  

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(1)Reflects $866.6 million cash paid in TOPS Acquisition, net of cash acquired.
(2)Management believes adjusted free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow after dividend provide useful information to investors because these non-GAAP measures, when viewed with our GAAP results and accompanying reconciliations, provide a more complete understanding of our performance than GAAP results alone. Management uses these non-GAAP measures as supplemental measures to review current period operating performance, comparability measures and performance measures for period-to-period comparisons.
  


Archrock, Inc.
Unaudited Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Available for Dividend Guidance
(in thousands)
       
 Annual Guidance Range
 
 2024 
 Low  High
 
Net income (1)$157,000   $167,000  
Interest expense 126,000    126,000  
Provision for income taxes 61,000    61,000  
Depreciation and amortization 190,000    190,000  
Stock-based compensation expense 15,000    15,000  
Long-lived and other asset impairment 9,000    9,000  
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs 3,000    3,000  
Transaction-related costs (2) 11,000    11,000  
Transaction-related debt extinguishment loss 3,000    3,000  
Adjusted EBITDA (3) 575,000    585,000  
Less: Maintenance capital expenditures (85,000)   (85,000) 
Less: Other capital expenditures (25,000)   (25,000) 
Less: Cash tax expense (3,000)   (3,000) 
Less: Cash interest expense (123,000)   (123,000) 
Cash available for dividend (4)(5)$339,000   $349,000  

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(1)2024 annual guidance for net income includes $9.5 million of long-lived and other asset impairment as of September 30, 2024, but does not include the impact of any such future costs, because due to its nature, it cannot be accurately forecasted. Long-lived and other asset impairment does not impact adjusted EBITDA or cash available for dividend, however it is a reconciling item between these measures and net income. Long-lived and other asset impairment for the years 2023 and 2022 was $12.0 million and $21.4 million, respectively.
(2)Reflects estimate of expenses incurred to date related to the TOPS acquisition and excludes additional costs to be incurred after close.
(3)Management believes adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors because this non-GAAP measure, when viewed with our GAAP results and accompanying reconciliations, provides a more complete understanding of our performance than GAAP results alone. Management uses this non-GAAP measure as a supplemental measure to review current period operating performance, comparability measure and performance measure for period-to-period comparisons.
(4)Management uses cash available for dividend as a supplemental performance measure to compute the coverage ratio of estimated cash flows to planned dividends.
(5)A forward-looking estimate of cash provided by operating activities is not provided because certain items necessary to estimate cash provided by operating activities, including changes in assets and liabilities, are not estimable at this time. Changes in assets and liabilities were $(28.0) million and $(24.5) million for the years 2023 and 2022, respectively.
  

FAQ

What was Archrock's (AROC) revenue in Q3 2024?

Archrock reported revenue of $292.2 million in Q3 2024, compared to $253.4 million in Q3 2023.

How much did Archrock (AROC) raise its dividend in Q3 2024?

Archrock increased its quarterly dividend by 6% to $0.175 per share, which represents a 13% increase compared to Q3 2023.

What is Archrock's (AROC) updated 2024 EBITDA guidance?

Archrock raised its full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $575 million to $585 million.

What was Archrock's (AROC) fleet utilization rate in Q3 2024?

Archrock maintained a high fleet utilization rate of 95% at the end of Q3 2024.

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