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USAC

USA Compression Partners, LP

USAC

Energy · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

7.34%

Annual Dividend

$2.10

Payout Ratio

214%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Apr 27, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

USAC Dividend Safety Score

71/ 100
Grade B

Safe

Dividend-growth streak12 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage214% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage119% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 9.45
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is USAC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.34% ($2.10/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • 12 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • 71% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (214%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.34%
Payout Ratio
214%
Annual Dividend
$2.10
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 27, 2026
Years of Growth
12
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.17
Market Cap
$4.1B
P/E Ratio
29.2
5-Yr Total Return
71%
52-Week Range
$21.85 – $30.55
Dividend Safety
B · 71/100
Ever Cut?
No
USAC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 27, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.10 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$52.50
Annual$210.00
Monthly avg$17.50