Christopher Porter Buys Shares of USA Compression Partners, LP

Christopher Porter, the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of USA Compression GP, LLC, acquired 20,000 shares of USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC) on June 23, 2026. This insider purchase reflects Porter's ongoing involvement with the company.

Insider Buying and Selling at USA Compression Partners, LP

Christopher Porter has been active in trading USA Compression Partners' shares. On June 23, 2026, he bought 20,000 shares, although the transaction price was not disclosed. Earlier, on February 20, 2026, Porter sold 40,000 shares at an average price of $26.64 each. Additionally, Jim Holotik purchased 2,500 shares on April 28, 2026. Bradford Whitehurst made two purchases totaling 20,000 shares at $26.75 each on February 19, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in USA Compression Partners

ALPS Advisors Inc increased its holdings in USA Compression Partners by 1,324,213 shares, bringing its total to 19,072,413 shares worth approximately $517.2 million, a 7.5% increase. Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. added 500,646 shares, ending with 5,808,883 shares valued at about $157.5 million, marking a 9.4% increase. Goldman Sachs Group Inc also boosted its stake by 294,044 shares, totaling 3,638,714 shares worth nearly $98.7 million, an 8.8% increase. In contrast, JPMorgan Chase & Co reduced its position by 1,060,921 shares, now holding 3,538,152 shares valued at $96.6 million, a 23.1% decrease.

USA Compression Partners, LP Stock Down 2.0%

Shares of USA Compression Partners, LP (NYSE: USAC) traded around $26.39 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $3.83 billion and a P/E ratio of 26.93. Its 52-week range is between $21.85 and $30.55, with a 50-day moving average of $27.60 and a 200-day moving average of $25.65. The firm's beta stands at 0.171, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. USA Compression maintains a current ratio of 1.55 and a quick ratio of 0.79, with a significant debt-to-equity ratio of 945.48.

Recent Earnings

In its recent earnings report, USA Compression Partners posted revenue of $1.08 billion, reflecting a growth of 35.1%. The company reported earnings per share of $0.98, with a net margin of 11.9% and a return on equity of 84.75%. The next earnings announcement is expected on May 5, 2026.

Dividend

USA Compression Partners offers an annual dividend rate of $2.10, yielding approximately 7.96%. The company's dividend payout ratio is 214.29%, indicating a high payout relative to its earnings.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 12, 2026, Mizuho maintained a "hold" rating on USA Compression Partners with a price target of $29. RBC Capital also maintained a "hold" rating, setting a target of $30 on June 5, 2026. Citigroup echoed a similar sentiment with a "hold" rating and a $28 target on May 13, 2026. The consensus among six analysts is a "hold," with a mean price target of $29.67.

About USA Compression Partners

USA Compression Partners, LP provides natural gas compression services across the United States. It serves oil companies, independent producers, and midstream companies with compression and natural gas treating services, including carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide removal. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company operates a fleet with 3.9 million horsepower as of the end of 2025. Founded in 1998, USA Compression is led by CEO Mr. Micah C. Green and employs around 885 people.

Bottom Line

Christopher Porter's recent purchase of USA Compression Partners shares highlights his commitment to the company. Investors often watch insider transactions for potential insights into company prospects, though these are not definitive buy or sell signals. It's important to remember that these filings can be backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.