Zacks Research downgraded USA Compression Partners (NYSE:USAC) from hold to strong sell on July 8, 2026. The firm simultaneously lowered earnings per share estimates for the company. Fiscal year 2026 EPS estimates dropped to $1.04. Zacks also reduced projections for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
The downgrade follows the company's corporate redomiciling from Delaware to Texas. Simply Wall St reported that this legal shift introduces new risks regarding tax exposures and liability. The move may also impact unitholder legal rights.
Seeking Alpha maintained a buy rating for the stock on the same day. The report highlighted the company's 8% dividend yield. Strong operational metrics, including fleet utilization, support the bullish outlook.