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USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC) is receiving a modestly positive signal from updated analyst earnings forecasts. Zacks Research raised its EPS estimates across several upcoming periods, suggesting improved expectations for the company’s earnings trajectory.
- Zacks increased its 2026 estimates to $0.21 EPS for the third quarter, $0.25 for the fourth quarter, and $1.04 for full-year 2026, up from $0.20, $0.24 and $1.02, respectively.
- Forecasts for 2027 were also raised, with first-quarter EPS lifted to $0.31 from $0.30, second-quarter EPS to $0.29 from $0.28, and full-year EPS to $1.19 from $1.15.
- Zacks raised its 2028 outlook as well: first-quarter EPS increased to $0.33 from $0.32, second-quarter EPS to $0.36 from $0.35, third-quarter EPS to $0.38 from $0.37, and full-year EPS to $1.41 from $1.38. These revisions may support the stock by indicating stronger long-term earnings expectations.
- Despite the upward revisions, Zacks maintained a “Hold” rating on USA Compression Partners. The firm’s current full-year consensus EPS estimate remains $1.17, so the revisions are constructive but do not represent a broad analyst upgrade.
Overall, the news is mildly favorable for USAC because estimates improved for 2026 through 2028. However, the unchanged Hold rating and the relatively small size of the revisions may limit the stock’s upside reaction.