$KGS

Mizuho reduced its price target for Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) to $72 from $81, citing delays in power deployment. The firm expects 225 MW of additions in 2027, down from 400 MW, shifting earnings to 2028-2029. KGS shares are down 10.8% over six months but up 64.9% over the past year. The company reported strong Q2 2026 results, with revenue of $391.1 million and adjusted earnings of $0.55 per share, exceeding estimates.

Calumet reported $1.45B revenue, up 40.8% YoY, beating estimates. Stock up 38.4%. Kodiak Gas Services reported $391.1M revenue, up 21.1%, missing EPS. Stock down 5.8%. Kinder Morgan reported $4.48B revenue, up 10.8%, beating estimates. Stock flat. Expand Energy reported $2.51B revenue, down 10.6%, beating estimates. Stock flat. Market focus shifted from AI to geopolitics.

Calumet reported $1.45B revenue, up 40.8% YoY, beating estimates. Kodiak Gas Services reported $391.1M revenue, up 21.1% YoY, missing EPS estimates. Expand Energy reported $2.51B revenue, down 10.6% YoY, beating estimates. Genesis Energy reported $532M revenue, up 41% YoY, beating estimates. Stocks reacted accordingly.

Jefferies reduced its price target for Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) to $65 from $69, citing timing risks and limited near-term catalysts. The stock trades at $54.64 with a $5.52B market cap. Despite the lower target, Jefferies maintains a Buy rating, noting long-term opportunities. KGS reported Q2 2026 revenue of $391.1M, beating estimates, and raised its adjusted EPS to $0.55 and EBITDA to $217M. Stifel raised its target to $92, citing strong demand and execution.

Select Water Solutions (WTTR), ProPetro (PUMP), Kodiak Gas Services (KGS), and NESR (NESR) stocks fell 3.2% to 3.7% as Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs and energy market tightness prompted global reserve actions. WTTR's volatility is noted, with a recent acquisition of Pilot Water Solutions for $700M. WTTR is up 72.6% YTD but 14% below its 52-week high.

Calumet (up 33.4%) and DHT Holdings (up 33.8%) reported strong Q1 earnings, while Kodiak Gas Services (down 5.4%) and Excelerate Energy (down 11.4%) underperformed. Calumet and DHT beat revenue and EPS estimates, while Kodiak and Excelerate had mixed results. DHT had the fastest revenue growth at 174% YoY.

Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) signed a 6-year deal to supply 76 MW of power to a West Texas data center. The stock has seen a 44.3% YTD return but a recent 13.2% decline in 30-day returns. Analysts estimate fair value at $84.07, while the stock closed at $54.33. The company has high fleet utilization and long-term contracts but faces risks from Permian Basin activity and capital intensity.

Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) EVP Steven Lee Green sold 1,857 shares on Sept. 8, 2026, for ~$120,000 to meet tax obligations. Post-transaction, he holds 19,850 shares. KGS stock has risen 90% over one year, with a market cap of $6.5B and TTM revenue of $1.4B. The company provides compression services to the U.S. oil and gas sector.

Calumet (CLMT) stock rose 8.9% post-earnings, trading at $16.19. Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) reported $391.1M revenue, up 21.1% YoY, with stock up 10.5% to $62.81. Excelerate Energy (EE) saw $329.3M revenue, up 61% YoY, with stock up 3% to $39.65. DHT Holdings (DHT) reported $255.2M revenue, up 174% YoY, with stock up 13% to $20.19. Market focus has shifted from AI to geopolitics and back to fundamentals.

Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) CEO Robert Michael McKee sold 5,999 shares on Sept. 1, 2026, per SEC filing. The transaction, valued at ~$355,800, was part of a prearranged trading plan. Post-sale, McKee holds ~309,000 shares. KGS, with a $5.9B market cap, reported $1.4B TTM revenue and $80.4M net income. The stock has a 66% one-year return.