ProPetro (NYSE:PUMP - Get Free Report) announced its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported ($0.03) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.12) by $0.09, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $270.69 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $277.49 million. ProPetro had a negative net margin of 1.05% and a negative return on equity of 1.43%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 24.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.09 earnings per share.
Here are the key takeaways from ProPetro's conference call:
- ProPetro announced a strategic framework agreement with Caterpillar securing up to ~2.1 GW of additional ProPWR capacity (bringing total expected capacity to ~2.6 GW by year-end 2031), materially expanding its power-as-a-service backlog and addressable market.
- Management raised full-year 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $540–$610 million (up from $390–$435M), driven largely by ~ $400–$450M of ProPWR equipment spending, increasing near‑term funding needs despite available financing tools.
- The completions business showed resilience—Q1 revenue of $271M and Adjusted EBITDA of $36M—while company highlights structural market tightening (attrition of smaller competitors and very limited spare frac capacity) that could support improved pricing and utilization over time.
- Fleet positioning is a competitive strength: ~75% of the fleet is next‑generation (Tier IV DGB dual‑fuel and FORCE electric), next‑gen fleets are currently sold out, ProPetro expects to run ~12 fleets in Q2, and plans to buy out five FORCE electric leases to reduce future lease expense and increase commercial flexibility.
ProPetro Stock Performance
Shares of PUMP opened at $16.59 on Friday. The company's 50 day moving average price is $14.06 and its 200 day moving average price is $11.26. ProPetro has a 52 week low of $4.51 and a 52 week high of $18.50. The company has a market capitalization of $2.03 billion, a PE ratio of 1,658.60 and a beta of 0.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 1.24 and a current ratio of 1.64.
ProPetro News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting ProPetro this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Management beat EPS expectations (reported -$0.03 vs. consensus -$0.12), which suggests cost control or other margin support even as activity softens. ProPetro Holding (PUMP) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: ProPetro signed a material supply/deployment agreement with Caterpillar for up to ~2.1 GW of power generation capacity — a strategic move to secure onsite power and reduce outages/costs that could improve operating reliability and margins over time. ProPetro inks deal for up to 2.1 GW of power generation from Caterpillar
- Neutral Sentiment: Company filed its earnings press release and provided slides and a full call transcript — useful for investors who want management’s operational detail and longer‑term plan for capital allocation. Q1 Slide Deck / Press Release
- Neutral Sentiment: Transcripts and analyst coverage summarize Q&A on demand trends, capex and buyback/deployment priorities — read these to judge whether management will return cash or invest in fleet/flexibility. Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed estimates ($270.7M vs. ~$277.5M consensus) and was down ~24.6% year‑over‑year, signaling weaker customer activity and demand that weigh on near‑term top‑line growth. ProPetro Q1 results and revenue details
- Negative Sentiment: Management cited weather disruptions that impaired operations and shaped the outlook; combined with the revenue decline, this heightened uncertainty and likely triggered short‑term selling pressure. PUMP Q1 deep dive: Weather disruptions and capital deployment shape outlook
- Negative Sentiment: News coverage emphasized the mixed print and below‑estimate sales, which are driving negative investor sentiment despite EPS beat and strategic moves. Why Is ProPetro Stock in Focus After Latest Earnings
Institutional Investors Weigh In On ProPetro
A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Jain Global LLC raised its holdings in ProPetro by 215.7% in the 3rd quarter. Jain Global LLC now owns 130,500 shares of the company's stock worth $684,000 after acquiring an additional 89,169 shares during the period. Verition Fund Management LLC grew its position in shares of ProPetro by 8.0% in the fourth quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC now owns 68,626 shares of the company's stock valued at $653,000 after purchasing an additional 5,081 shares during the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of ProPetro in the third quarter valued at about $613,000. Brooklyn Investment Group increased its stake in shares of ProPetro by 2,724.6% in the third quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group now owns 102,476 shares of the company's stock worth $537,000 after purchasing an additional 98,848 shares during the period. Finally, Prelude Capital Management LLC bought a new position in ProPetro in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $384,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.70% of the company's stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several brokerages recently commented on PUMP. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on shares of ProPetro in a research report on Friday, April 10th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $15.00 price target for the company. Bank of America began coverage on shares of ProPetro in a research report on Monday, March 30th. They set a "buy" rating and a $18.00 price objective on the stock. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of ProPetro from $12.00 to $14.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Citigroup upgraded ProPetro from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and increased their target price for the company from $12.00 to $16.00 in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Piper Sandler raised their target price on ProPetro from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $14.50.
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ProPetro Holding Corp is a publicly traded oilfield services company that specializes in hydraulic fracturing and well completion solutions for exploration and production operators. Headquartered in Midland, Texas, the company delivers a comprehensive suite of pressure pumping services designed to optimize reservoir stimulation and enhance hydrocarbon recovery. Its integrated approach encompasses well design, proppant selection, fluid systems and pressure management to support clients' development targets across unconventional plays.
The company's core offerings include high-pressure fracturing, coiled tubing, cementing, acidizing and flowback services, all supported by in-house logistics and digital monitoring tools.
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