NYSE$AROC

Archrock Inc · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Archrock's financial performance improved significantly, marked by increased revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA, driven by strong utilization and pricing.

Archrock reported a strong fourth quarter and full year 2023, with revenue increasing to $259.6 million for the quarter and $990.3 million for the year. Net income also saw a substantial rise, reaching $33.0 million for the quarter and $105.0 million for the year. The company's adjusted EBITDA reached $120.3 million for the quarter and $450.4 million for the year. The company provided 2024 guidance with Adjusted EBITDA expected between $500 million and $530 million.

  • Revenue for Q4 2023 increased to $259.6 million, compared to $218.9 million in Q4 2022.
  • Net income for Q4 2023 was $33.0 million, a significant increase from $10.5 million in Q4 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2023 rose to $120.3 million, up from $89.0 million in Q4 2022.
  • The company achieved a record period-end utilization of 96% in Q4 2023, compared to 93% in Q4 2022.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$260M

Previous: $219M+18.6%
EPS (adj)

$0.21

Previous: $0.07+200.0%
Total Operating Horsepower

3.6M

No prior period
Spot Utilization

96.0%

No prior period
Dividend Coverage Ratio

2.8

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA

$120M

No prior period
Adjusted Gross Margin

$147M

No prior period
Leverage Ratio

3.5

No prior period
Net Income

$33M

Previous: $10.5M+215.5%
Operating Income

$42.7M

Previous: $12.2M+249.4%
Gross Profit

$105M

Previous: $70.2M+49.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$3.28M

Previous: $2.89M+13.5%

Revenue & EPS history

Archrock · Revenue · Quarterly

$260M

Q4 2023+18.6%vs Q4 2022
Beat estimate in 7 of 15 quarters(47%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Archrock · $253M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023

  • Contract Operations
    $208M+21.8%
  • Aftermarket Services
    $45.8M+6.1%

Forward guidance

Archrock expects 2024 Adjusted EBITDA between $500 million and $530 million and 2024 total capex between $275 million and $290 million.

Tailwinds

  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to increase by 14% compared to 2023.
  • Growth in contract operations revenue and gross margin is expected to drive the increase.
  • Total capex is expected to be between $275 million and $290 million compared to $299 million in 2023.
  • Growth capex is anticipated to be between $175 million and $180 million.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be fully funded by operations.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

-1.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.0%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.0%

Avg return

30 days after

46%

31 / 68 earnings

Positive

+16.6%

Q2 2016

Best reaction

-37.9%

Q1 2016

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-1.8%-8.0%-14.6%
Q4 2025+3.7%+9.1%+5.4%
Q3 2025-2.4%-0.0%-4.4%
Q1 2025-2.6%+0.6%+2.5%
Q4 2024+2.3%+5.1%+2.9%
Q3 2024+7.1%+2.7%+17.9%
Q2 2024-4.2%-13.6%-7.5%
Q1 2024-3.1%+0.4%-2.2%
Q4 2023+6.5%+6.0%+14.1%
Q3 2023+8.8%+10.1%+14.6%
Q2 2023+10.9%+11.5%+10.6%
Q1 2023-8.9%-4.7%-10.3%
Q4 2022+2.4%+14.6%-3.9%
Q3 2022+5.3%+12.1%+17.2%
Q2 2022-1.9%-6.8%-12.7%
Q1 2022-3.9%+1.0%+13.5%
Q4 2021-0.5%-1.9%+7.3%
Q3 2021+2.7%+6.5%-11.6%
Q2 2021+1.3%+0.0%-7.1%
Q1 2021-4.4%-3.8%-5.8%
Q4 2020-1.6%+1.6%-6.8%
Q3 2020+11.3%+7.6%+42.0%
Q2 2020-6.1%+0.1%-5.9%
Q1 2020-2.9%+6.9%+45.4%
Q4 2019+4.6%-8.8%-57.2%
Q3 2019+2.2%-1.4%-11.4%
Q2 2019+3.0%-3.6%-11.6%
Q1 2019-4.4%-6.6%-12.7%
Q4 2018+10.6%+5.5%+5.8%
Q3 2018+1.4%+6.2%-2.0%
Q2 2018-2.2%-1.1%-5.2%
Q1 2018-3.7%-0.5%+8.8%
Q4 2017+14.7%+14.1%+2.8%
Q3 2017-8.8%-10.1%-16.8%
Q2 2017-4.1%-5.9%-6.8%
Q1 2017-6.8%-5.5%-10.2%
Q4 2016-15.8%-13.9%-23.7%
Q3 2016-3.4%-5.6%+12.1%
Q2 2016+16.6%+20.7%+28.0%
Q1 2016-37.9%
Q4 2015+14.0%
Q3 2015-5.8%
Q2 2015+3.8%
Q1 2015+0.0%
Q4 2014+0.8%
Q3 2014-10.6%
Q2 2014+3.5%
Q1 2014+0.2%
Q4 2013+4.1%
Q3 2013+1.1%
Q2 2013-11.3%
Q1 2013-4.4%
Q4 2012+7.4%
Q3 2012+5.5%
Q2 2012+6.1%
Q1 2012+2.8%
Q4 2011+3.1%
Q3 2011+1.4%
Q2 2011-29.6%
Q1 2010-3.1%
Q1 2011-1.0%
Q4 2010-3.5%
Q4 2008-3.5%
Q3 2009-13.7%
Q3 2010-13.7%
Q4 2009-12.3%
Q2 2009-12.3%
Q2 2010-12.3%

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