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USAC

USA Compression Partners, LP

USAC

Energy · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services · Stock · quarterly payer

$25.04

Undervalued · +23% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

8.39%

Annual Dividend

$2.10

Payout Ratio

198%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 26, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about USAC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) has a forward dividend yield of 8.39%, based on an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and a share price of $25.04.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, USAC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (72 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • USAC has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • USAC's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 26, 2026, for a dividend of $0.53 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, USAC pays out 198% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • USAC's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, USAC's 8.39% yield is 20% below its five-year average yield of 10.51%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for USAC is $30.70 per share, 23% above the $25.04 share price, so USAC screens as undervalued.
  • USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 0 times across the 55 payments on record since 2013. Its most recent change was a 1.9% increase to $0.525 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 31, 2015.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "USAC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/USAC

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) yields 8.39% ($2.10 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (72/100).

Is USAC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 8.39% ($2.10/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • 71% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (198%)
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk

Key Data

Dividend Yield
8.39%
Payout Ratio
198%
Annual Dividend
$2.10
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 26, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.25
Market Cap
$3.6B
P/E Ratio
23.6
5-Yr Total Return
71%
52-Week Range
$21.85 – $30.55
Dividend Safety
B · 72/100
Ever Cut?
No

USAC dividend raises and cuts

USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 0 times across the 55 payments on record since 2013. Its most recent change was a 1.9% increase to $0.525 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 31, 2015.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jul 31, 2015Raise$0.515 → $0.525+1.9%
May 1, 2015Raise$0.510 → $0.515+1.0%
Jan 30, 2015Raise$0.505 → $0.510+1.0%
Oct 31, 2014Raise$0.500 → $0.505+1.0%
Jul 31, 2014Raise$0.490 → $0.500+2.0%
May 1, 2014Raise$0.480 → $0.490+2.1%
Jan 31, 2014Raise$0.460 → $0.480+4.3%
Oct 31, 2013Raise$0.440 → $0.460+4.5%
Jul 31, 2013Raise$0.348 → $0.440+26.4%
Every USAC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
USAC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 26, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →USAC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is USAC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 8.39% ($2.10/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is USAC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, USAC's fair value is about $30.70 versus a $25.04 share price — so it looks undervalued (+23% vs. fair value).

Is USAC's dividend safe?

USAC has a dividend-safety grade of B (72/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is USAC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for USAC is about $30.70 per share, roughly 23% above the current $25.04 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is USAC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data USAC screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 8.39% ($2.10/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will USAC cut its dividend?

USAC earns a dividend-safety grade of B (72/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does USAC pay a dividend?

Yes. USA Compression Partners, LP pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.10 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 8.39%.

What is USAC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, USAC's forward dividend yield is 8.39%, based on a $2.10 annual dividend and a $25.04 share price.

What is USAC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, USAC pays $2.10 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is USAC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, USAC's payout ratio is 198% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has USAC grown its dividend?

USAC does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next USAC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, USAC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 26, 2026, for $0.53 per share.

Income Calculator

At $2.10 / yr per share

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

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