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Archrock (AROC) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 6, 2026
Archrock (AROC) reported revenue of $374M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +8% from a year earlier and -0.9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 26.0%, net earnings $73.8M (19.7% of revenue).
Archrock, Q1 2026: revenue $374M (+8% year over year), operating margin 26.0%, net earnings $73.8M, operating cash flow $186M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $374M | -0.9% | +8% |
| Gross profit | $178M | -11% | +8% |
| Operating profit | $97.2M | -35% | +6% |
| Net earnings | $73.8M | -37% | +4% |
| Operating cash flow | $186M | -13% | +61% |
| Free cash flow | $91.9M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $373.8M in Q1 2026, up 8% year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter. Contract operations was the largest line at 89% of revenue. Contract operations added $30.5M year over year (up 10%), 115% of the total change. Aftermarket services declined 8%.
Gross margin was 47.5%, up 0.2 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $97.2M, a 26.0% margin (down 0.5 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 2025, 20% reached operating profit, below the 26% margin then. Operating expenses grew 11% against revenue growth of 8%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+22%). Net earnings were $73.8M, up 4% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.1%.
Operating cash flow was $185.9M (up 61% year over year), 252% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $69.7M of depreciation and amortization and $9.5M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $32.8M. After net cash used in investing activities ($94.0M), adjusted free cash flow as the company reports it was $91.9M.
Questions
What was Archrock's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Archrock (AROC) reported revenue of $374M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +8% from a year earlier and -0.9% from the quarter before.
Was Archrock profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $97.2M (26.0% of revenue) and net earnings $73.8M.
Source: Archrock 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.