Zacks Research Lowers Earnings Outlook for USA Compression Partners

Analysts Cite Weaker Q1 2027 Projections for Oil and Gas Compression Firm

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:35am

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Research analysts at Zacks Research have lowered their Q1 2027 EPS estimates for shares of USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE:USAC), a Houston-based oil and gas compression services provider. The firm now expects the company to earn $0.39 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.40.

Why it matters

The revised earnings outlook from Zacks Research, a respected investment research firm, could impact sentiment around USA Compression Partners' stock and raise questions about the company's near-term financial performance and growth trajectory within the oil and gas compression services industry.

The details

Zacks Research has maintained a "Strong-Buy" rating on USA Compression Partners' stock, but the lowered Q1 2027 EPS estimate represents a modest cut to the firm's projections. The consensus estimate for USA Compression Partners' current full-year earnings is $1.05 per share, according to MarketBeat data.

  • Zacks Research issued the revised estimates on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026.

The players

Zacks Research

A leading investment research firm that provides analysis and recommendations on publicly traded companies.

USA Compression Partners, LP

A Houston-based master limited partnership that specializes in natural gas compression services for oil and gas producers.

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What they’re saying

“Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the oil and gas company will earn $0.39 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.40.”

— Zacks Research analyst Team

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching USA Compression Partners' upcoming Q1 2027 earnings report to see if the company is able to meet or exceed the revised Zacks Research estimate.

The takeaway

The Zacks Research earnings estimate revision underscores the challenges facing the oil and gas compression services industry, as producers continue to navigate volatile market conditions. Investors in USA Compression Partners will need to weigh the firm's long-term growth potential against any near-term earnings headwinds.