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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 17, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.4Last Year’s EPS
0.41Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strong operational and financial start to 2026 with multiple quarterly records (rental revenue, adjusted EBITDA, utilization), a dividend increase, fleet optimization actions and raised EBITDA guidance. These positives are tempered by emerging inflationary pressures (parts, lubes, labor), supply-chain and lead-time risks for certain components, elevated DSO in Q1 and management's caution that Q1 margins may not be a sustainable run rate. On balance, the company appears well-positioned with healthy liquidity and a disciplined capital allocation approach, while facing manageable market and cost headwinds.Company Guidance
Record Rental Revenue
Rental revenue reached $47.1 million in Q1, up $8.2 million or 21.1% year-over-year, marking a quarterly record and primary indicator of scalable business performance.
Record Adjusted EBITDA and Strong Margins
Adjusted EBITDA totaled $24.3 million in Q1 (vs. $19.3 million in Q1 2025), an increase of ~26%, and rental adjusted gross margin was $30.0 million, up $6.0 million or 24.7% year-over-year. Rental adjusted gross margin percentage was 63.7%, up ~180 basis points YoY.
Fleet Growth, Optimization and Utilization
Rented horsepower ended Q1 at ~575,000 HP, up 17% YoY. Horsepower utilization hit a company record of 86.9%. The company added ~17,000 HP in Q1 (mostly large HP, electric motor drive) and retired 17,700 HP (134 small/medium units) to improve fleet mix.
Dividend Increase and Capital Returns
Declared an increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.11 to $0.15 per share (36% increase), signaling confidence in cash generation while maintaining capital allocation flexibility for growth and M&A.
Raised Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Guidance
Updated 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $92.5M–$97.5M (previously $90.5M–$95.5M), increasing the midpoint and reflecting a stronger start to the year and favorable visibility.
Balance Sheet Flexibility and Cash Events
Collected $12.3 million tax refund (≈ $1 per share) in Q1. Ended quarter with $226 million outstanding on the credit facility and $174 million available capacity, with leverage at 2.33x (lowest among public comparables), and Q1 CapEx of $15.2 million (growth $12.3M, maintenance $3M).
NGS Earnings History
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NGS Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 11, 2026 | $40.00 | $42.35 | +5.88% |
Mar 16, 2026 | $36.47 | $36.68 | +0.57% |
Nov 11, 2025 | $27.91 | $29.41 | +5.36% |
Aug 12, 2025 | $24.77 | $25.34 | +2.28% |
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When does Natural Gas Services (NGS) report earnings?
Natural Gas Services (NGS) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 17, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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NGS EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.4.