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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    Kodiak Gas Services Q2 FY26 earnings call KGS

    Aug 7, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Kodiak Gas Services Q2 FY26 — Record Adjusted EBITDA and Power Infrastructure Progress

    Kodiak Gas Services delivered a strong second quarter, marked by record adjusted EBITDA and robust performance in its Compression Infrastructure segment, driven by high utilization and pricing. The company made significant commercial progress in its new Power Infrastructure segment, securing substantial power generation capacity and advancing a data center project, while also raising its full-year financial outlook.

    Highlights

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    • Record adjusted EBITDA of $217 million, up 22% year-over-year.

    • Compression Infrastructure adjusted gross margin at 70% for two consecutive quarters, up 170 basis points year-over-year.

    • Secured 1.8 gigawatts of power generation for the fleet by 2030, including a multiyear gas turbine supply agreement with Baker Hughes.

    • Fleet utilization increased to 98.2%, an industry-leading metric.

    • Raised full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $830 million-$860 million and discretionary cash flow to $570 million-$600 million.

    Concerns

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    • Negative headwind from higher lube oil prices late in the quarter, though mitigated by supply chain management.

    • Power Infrastructure growth CapEx of $134 million, including initial down payments for the Baker Hughes agreement.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year Adjusted EBITDA
    $830 million to $860 million
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Discretionary Cash Flow
    $570 million to $600 million
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Compression Infrastructure Adjusted Gross Margin
    69% to 70.5%
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year Compression Infrastructure CapEx
    $280 million to $300 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year Power Infrastructure CapEx
    $400 million to $450 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Power Infrastructure Fleet Goal
    2 gigawatts
    high materiality
    High
    Compression Fleet Goal
    approximately 5.2 million horsepower
    high materiality
    High
    Annual Horsepower Growth
    150,000 horsepower per year
    medium materiality
    High
    New Power Gen Sets Delivery
    approximately 50 megawatts
    low materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Compression Infrastructure
    Revenue growth driven by continued investments in new horsepower, price increases on legacy equipment, and strong operational execution. Adjusted gross margin marks two consecutive quarters at or above 70%, despite lube oil price headwinds.
    Revenue generating horsepower: 4.4 millionAverage horsepower per revenue generating unit: $991Fleet utilization: 98.2%Price per ending revenue-generating horsepower: $23.80 (up 4.5% YoY)
    		—7%3%70%
    Power Infrastructure
    Revenue and adjusted gross margin were in line with expectations. The company expects margins to increase as it reprices legacy business and aligns operational philosophies.
    Fleet: 405 megawattsCurrent fleet utilized: 90%
    		$33 million——65%
    Other Services
    Revenue growth was positively impacted by station revenue and the addition of ancillary services related to power.
    		—47%——

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted EBITDA
    $217 millionup 22% year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    New company record.

    Adjusted Net Income
    $54 million
    Q2 FY26
    Diluted EPS
    $0.55
    Q2 FY26
    Maintenance CapEx
    $20 million
    Q2 FY26

    In line with expectations.

    Other CapEx
    $11 million
    Q2 FY26

    Excluding $43 million noncash long-term capital lease for Midland supercenter.

    Power Infrastructure Growth CapEx
    $134 million
    Q2 FY26

    Includes power generation orders and initial down payments on Baker Hughes turbine framework agreement.

    Net Debt
    $2.6 billion
    Q2 FY26

    At quarter end.

    Leverage Ratio (Net Debt/EBITDA)
    3.1xlowest in our company's history
    Q2 FY26

    After netting out cash.

    Dividend Per Share
    $0.49
    Q2 FY26

    Declared by Board, to be paid later this month.

    Dividend Payout Ratio
    north of 3x
    Q2 FY26

    Dividend remains well covered.

    Historical Dividend Payout Policy
    about 35%
    historical

    Prior to Power business addition, dividend was tied to DCF.

    Power Infrastructure Fleet Average Cost
    $1.2 million
    through 2030

    Average cost across fleet build program.

    Power Infrastructure Project Cost
    $1.5 million
    through 2030

    Average cost across fleet build program, with a range of $1.4 million to $1.5 million previously.

    Total Revenue Growth
    21%year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Growth primarily attributed to DPS addition and Compression Infrastructure revenue increases.

    Power Infrastructure Fleet Mix Target
    75% turbines / 25% resets
    by 2030

    Target mix for the 2 gigawatt fleet goal.

    Power Infrastructure Project Pipeline Growth
    about 2 gigawatts
    last month

    Potential projects added to the pipeline.

    Hyperscaler Capital Spending Growth
    roughly 80%year-over-year
    Q2 FY26
    Total Cloud CapEx Tracking
    close to $1 trillion
    2026
    Data Center Power Demand Growth
    more than double
    next 5 years
    Grid Instability Event Impact
    3 gigawatts
    recent

    Caused voltage disruption in surrounding states.

    Texas Data Center Interconnection Requests
    450 gigawatts
    current

    Moratorium announced to audit real vs. speculative projects.

    Lube Oil Cost Increase
    $1.5 million
    Q2 FY26

    Uptick in cost, leading to an estimated $18 million annualized impact if not mitigated.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    FCF CAPEX leverage3.1xx
    M a integration progress—
    Orders bookings by segment50%%
    Segment adjusted EBITDA margin70%%
    Data center new energy revenue capacity1.8 gigawattsGW

    Deals & partnerships

    3
    Baker HughesMultiyear gas turbine supply agreement1 gigawatt of turbine power by 2030 with an option to increase that order up to 1.8 gigawattsnext 5 years

    Strategic agreement also covers technician training and parts supply, positioning Kodiak to provide high-quality service.

    DPSAcquisition of distributed power operations

    Closed just 4 short months ago, expanding Kodiak's infrastructure platform into the power business.

    data center in West Texas, whose capacity is leased out to a hyperscalerLimited notice to proceed with detailed engineering and design workinitial deposit to reserve power equipmentlong-term contract

    First major commercial progress in the Power Infrastructure segment, negotiating a long-term contract.

    Capital programs

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    Midland Supercenter
    Period spend: $43 million

    Noncash long-term capital lease for the new Midland supercenter, excluded from CapEx guidance.

    Operating Lease Buyoutcompleted$33 million
    Period spend: $33 million
    Spent to date: $33 million
    Funding: favorable ABL interest rate
    Start: Q2 FY26

    Benefit: 43,000 horsepower of high-quality, contracted large horsepower units

    Opportunistic buyout of operating leases on large horsepower units for less than a 6x multiple at a substantial discount to replacement cost.

    Risks & headwinds

    3
    Higher Lube Oil Priceslate in Q2 FY26

    negative headwind we faced late in the quarter from higher lube oil prices; $1.5 million a month or so uptick in terms of the cost

    Mitigation: Supply chain team planning ahead and negotiating favorable contracts to source cost-efficient supplies and reduce price risk.

    Grid Instability and Surging Data Center Power Demandthis summer; coming years; next 5 years

    3 gigawatts of data center demand disconnecting from the grid (Northern Virginia); data center power demand expected to more than double over the next 5 years

    Mitigation: Behind-the-meter power solutions are critical to solving the nation's growing power crisis, which Kodiak provides.

    Texas Moratorium on Data Center Grid Interconnectionsthis week

    moratory on these data center interconnections that have been requested something in the range of, what, 450 gigawatts on a system that has 95 gigawatts of capacity today.

    Mitigation: This development benefits behind-the-meter power solutions providers like Kodiak, as it highlights the need for alternative power sources.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    West Texas Data Center Contract

    before the end of the year
    CurrentLimited notice to proceed executed, initial deposit received.
    TargetLong-term contract signed.

    Why it matters

    This is the first major commercial win for the Power Infrastructure segment and will validate the strategy.

    We'll have more to share on that before the end of the year.

    Q&A highlights

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    What differentiates Kodiak in the Power Infrastructure segment, and what milestones should be expected for the West Texas data center contract?

    Kodiak's expertise in operating rotating equipment, engineering capabilities, and strong balance sheet resonate with customers. The company is working towards installing equipment in Q1 2027, with more details on the contract expected before year-end.

    “I think it's pretty obvious to a lot of the customers that we're talking to and potential customers that we're talking to here that we bring a level of expertise with operating rotating equipment, right?”

    asked by Elias Jossen · answered by Robert McKee

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Power Infrastructure Commercial Progress

    Kodiak is rapidly advancing its Power Infrastructure segment, integrating DPS and retooling its commercial team to focus on large-scale, long-term projects. The company has added approximately 2 gigawatts of potential projects to its pipeline in the last month and executed a limited notice to proceed for a data center in West Texas, with a long-term contract expected by year-end 2026. This project involves an initial deposit for power equipment and aims to start supplying power in early 2027, with scalability over time⏳.

    02

    Strategic Power Generation Procurement

    Kodiak secured approximately 1.8 gigawatts of power generation by 2030, including a multiyear gas turbine supply agreement with Baker Hughes for 1 gigawatt, with an option to increase up to 1.8 GW. This agreement provides price certainty for new turbine equipment for the next five years, technician training, and parts supply. The total secured capacity is 66% turbines, and discussions are ongoing to incrementally add to the fleet to reach a 2 gigawatt target by the end of the decade.

    03

    Compression Infrastructure Performance

    The Compression Infrastructure segment continues to deliver strong results, ending Q2 FY26 with 4.4 million revenue-generating horsepower and an industry-leading fleet utilization of 98.2%. Revenue increased 7% year-over-year and 3% sequentially, driven by new investments, price increases on legacy equipment, and strong operational execution. The segment's adjusted gross margin reached 70% for the second consecutive quarter, up 170 basis points year-over-year, despite headwinds from higher lube oil prices.

    04

    Operational Efficiency and Training Investments

    Kodiak is investing in technician training, including a new power curriculum at its BEARS Academy, which will become one of only two facilities in the U.S. certified to offer Electrical Mechanical certification on both compressors and gensets. The company is also developing AI-enabled Technical Monitoring Solutions, creating new roles for software engineers and field technicians to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and provide career development opportunities for its workforce.

    05

    Capital Allocation and Balance Sheet Strength

    The company raised $836 million in primary equity in May, fully funding its power business plan while strengthening its balance sheet. Net debt was approximately $2.6 billion at quarter-end, resulting in a leverage ratio (net debt/EBITDA) of 3.1x, the lowest in company history. The Board declared a dividend of $0.49 per share, which remains well-covered at over 3x discretionary cash flow, reflecting a balanced approach to capital allocation.

    06

    Market Dynamics and Data Center Demand

    Management highlighted the increasing strain on the U.S. electric grid due to summer heat and surging data center power demand, which is expected to more than double over the next five years. This dynamic, coupled with grid operators running low on power reserves and recent events like the Texas moratorium on data center grid interconnections, underscores the critical need for behind-the-meter power solutions, a market Kodiak is actively pursuing.

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