Archrock

AROC · NYSE

$29.21−$0.18 (−0.61%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $29.39

AROC analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 7 analysts over the last 12 months. 100% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy7
Hold0
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 11 analysts

Average $43.22 (+48.0% upside)

Low: $40.40
Now: $29.21
High: $48.30

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

AROC analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
JP Morgan	Oct 8, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$42.00 → $41.00	0%
Evercore ISI Group	Aug 17, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$41.00 → $40.00	75%
RBC Capital	Aug 17, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$44.00 → $46.00	65%
Wells Fargo	Aug 6, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$43.00 → $40.00	62%
RBC Capital	Jul 21, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$41.00 → $44.00	65%
Mizuho	Jun 3, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$38.00 → $40.00	71%
Citigroup	May 13, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$40.00 → $43.00	36%
Wells Fargo	May 7, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$40.00 → $43.00	62%
Mizuho	Apr 2, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$32.00 → $38.00	71%
RBC Capital	Mar 16, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$32.00 → $40.00	65%

The case for and against

Updated Aug 19, 2026

Bull case

Archrock is in a favorable position to benefit from the growing demand for natural gas compression services, backed by its strong contract operations segment and aftermarket services. Its robust financial profile, with a strong balance sheet and bulletproof cash flow generation, allows it to continue its return of capital strategies and explore potential inorganic growth opportunities. Furthermore, with a solid track record of high utilization rates and an increasing average time its units remain on location, Archrock is well-positioned for continued growth in the next 5 years, with its stock currently trading at an attractive valuation compared to its peers.

Bear case

Archrock is facing cost headwinds and missed consensus estimates by 4.6%. Additionally, the company lowered its guidance due to higher costs and lower aftermarket services expectations, making it difficult to manage its current financials and secure future growth. The balance sheet shows a decreased amount of debt, but concerns remain about integration of acquisitions, month-to-month contracts, and high capital costs. These factors, combined with illiquid shares, make it difficult for the company to manage its current situation and access capital for growth projects.

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