USAC Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
USAC - USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP
$30.18
0.50 (1.70%)
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5d:
+10.01%
30d:
+13.74%
90d:
+16.37%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 18, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 10, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: USAC shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: USAC shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$57.80
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$35.89
15.9% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 16.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: USAC is currently trading at $30.18, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $26.60 to $28.58. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 16.6) is in line with its historical norms (16.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.1% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 95.8% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, USAC is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $30.43. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: USAC has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, USAC is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $30.43. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: USAC has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$26.60 -
$28.58
Company Quality Score
63/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
52.4%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range (+5.6% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($29.33)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$26.60 -
$28.58
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$26.39
Resistance Level
$30.43
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 18, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.59
Wall Street Target
$29.33
(-1.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
35.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
95.8%
Profit Margin
11.9%
Valuation Discount vs History
-0.1% cheaper
PE vs Historical
16.6 vs 16.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-0.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$29.64
(0%)
2-Year Target
$29.61
(0%)
3-Year Target
$29.58
(0%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→17)
$29.59
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.1, Growth: 35.3%)
$97.72
(+229%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.6, Growth: 35.3%)
$73.48
(+148%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.1, Growth: 35.3%)
$62.45
(+111%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (30x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 30.19 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.98
Bull Case
$59.38
(+100%)
Analyst growth 82.4%, PE expands to 33.2
Base Case
$53.98
(+82%)
Market implied 82.4%, PE stable at 30.2
Bear Case
$20.12
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 25.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 16.6 to 16.6
Stabilization Target:
$29.68
(+0.0%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+0.0%
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