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Archrock vs USA Compression Partners, LP: AROC and USAC compared
Archrock is the larger company: $371M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $357M for USA Compression Partners, LP (Q3 2026). USA Compression Partners, LP is growing faster (+43% against -3% a year earlier). Archrock is more profitable, with an operating margin of 30.0% against 28.6%.
Where the money goes: AROC and USAC
Archrock (AROC) · Q3 2026
Archrock, Q3 2026: revenue $371M (-3% year over year), operating margin 30.0%, net earnings $84.5M, operating cash flow $159M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) · Q3 2026
USA Compression Partners, LP, Q3 2026: revenue $357M (+43% year over year), operating margin 28.6%, net earnings $47.3M, operating cash flow $118M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Archrock (AROC) | USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $371M | $357M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -3% | +43% |
| Gross margin | 47.4% | — |
| Operating margin | 30.0% | 28.6% |
| Net earnings | $84.5M | $47.3M |
| Net margin | 22.8% | 13.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $159M | $118M |
| Free cash flow | $49.6M | $14.2M |
| Market value | $4.8B | $3.6B |
| P/E | 14.2× | 22.7× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $42.38 | $29.80 |
Where the revenue comes from
Archrock
- Contract operations: $331M (89%)
- Aftermarket services: $39.7M (11%)
USA Compression Partners, LP
- Contract operations revenue: $326M (91%)
- Retail parts and services revenue: $31.3M (9%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Archrock or USA Compression Partners, LP?
Archrock is the larger company: $371M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $357M for USA Compression Partners, LP (Q3 2026).
Is Archrock or USA Compression Partners, LP growing faster?
USA Compression Partners, LP is growing faster (+43% against -3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Archrock or USA Compression Partners, LP?
Archrock is more profitable, with an operating margin of 30.0% against 28.6%.
More: Archrock earnings · how Archrock makes money · USA Compression Partners, LP earnings · how USA Compression Partners, LP makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.