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ProFrac Holding (ACDC)
NASDAQ:ACDC
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 13, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.39Last Year’s EPS
-0.11Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Sell
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a largely constructive operational and financial turnaround in Q4, highlighted by a 49% sequential increase in adjusted EBITDA, strong proppant volumes (~2M tons) and meaningful progress on a targeted $85M–$115M cost optimization program (labor and CapEx savings largely realized). Management also strengthened liquidity and reduced capital intensity year-over-year. Near-term headwinds include a material weather-driven EBITDA impact in Q1 ($8M–$12M), expected softer proppant volumes in Q1, only partial realization of non-labor savings so far, and a relatively low cash balance alongside ~ $1.05B of principal debt. Overall, the positive operational momentum, tangible cost/capital savings, technology validation (Makena/ProPilot), and improved cash generation outweigh the near-term challenges.Company Guidance
Strong Sequential EBITDA Recovery
Total adjusted EBITDA increased 49% sequentially (Q4 $61M vs Q3 $41M). Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 14% in Q4 from 10% in Q3 (+4 percentage points). Full year 2025 adjusted EBITDA was $310M with a 16% margin.
Revenue Growth in Q4
Fourth quarter revenue was $437M, up from $403M in Q3 (≈+8.4% sequential). Full year 2025 revenues were $1.94B.
Proppant Segment Surge
Proppant production revenue stepped up ~50% Q/Q (Q4 $115M vs Q3 $76M). Segment adjusted EBITDA doubled (Q4 $16M vs Q3 $8M, +100%) and margins rose to 14% from 10.5%. Volumes reached over 2,000,000 tons; 43% of volumes sold to third parties (vs 39% in Q3).
Stimulation Services Improvement
Stimulation services revenue increased to $384M in Q4 from $343M in Q3 (+12%). Segment adjusted EBITDA rose to $33M from $20M (+65%), with margins improving to 8.7% from 5.7% (+3.0 ppt), driven by better utilization and early cost savings benefits.
Material Cost and Capital Savings Progress
Business optimization program targeting $85M–$115M (company also referenced $100M midpoint) is ahead on several fronts: labor savings fully implemented (running at or above midpoint), CapEx-efficiency at least at midpoint of $20M–$30M and tracking to high end, and ~1/3 of non-labor savings achieved. Estimated combined cash impact in Q4 ≈ $45M (labor ~$10M, non-labor ~$10M, CapEx ~$25M).
Improved Cash Flow and Reduced CapEx
Free cash flow turned positive in Q4 at $14M (Q3 was negative $29M); full year FCF $25M. Cash CapEx for 2025 was $170M, down materially from $255M in 2024 (≅-33%). 2026 CapEx guidance (including Flotek) of $155M–$185M (ex-Flotek $145M–$175M) reflects continued capital discipline.
Strengthened Liquidity and Active Liability Management
Total liquidity of ~$152M at year-end (including $135M ABL availability). ABL borrowings reduced to $69M (a $91M reduction from Sept 30). Repaid ~$136M of long-term debt in 2025; issued incremental 2029 senior notes ($20M + $40M + $25M subsequent) and extended unsecured revolver maturity to Sept 2027 (capacity $275M).
Technology Progress — Makena & ProPilot Integration
Makena (unified well optimization suite) and ProPilot automation validated in field trials; closed-loop interventions reduced cumulative perforation efficiency degradation by 33% vs untreated stages. Management reports potential to open hundreds–thousands of additional perfs on wells (examples discussed of ~1,500 extra perfs), indicating material operational upside if broadly adopted.
ACDC Earnings History
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Beat
Missed
ACDC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 12, 2026 | $5.86 | $6.96 | +18.77% |
Nov 10, 2025 | $5.03 | $4.02 | -20.08% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $6.27 | $6.12 | -2.39% |
May 07, 2025 | $4.56 | $4.22 | -7.46% |
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FAQ
When does ProFrac Holding (ACDC) report earnings?
ProFrac Holding (ACDC) is schdueled to report earning on May 13, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is ACDC EPS forecast?
ACDC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -0.39.