Earnings Recap — Q2 FY2026
CY Q3 2026 · Reported July 29, 2026 · Beat 5 of last 7 quarters
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ProPetro's PROPWR segment is directly tied to the AI infrastructure buildout, supplying behind-the-meter power to data centers. The company's progress in contracting 350 MW and operating live on a data center project validates the demand for alternative power sources as grid interconnection queues lengthen. The company's ability to scale with Caterpillar equipment positions it to capture a share of the growing power demand from AI data centers.
ProPetro reported Q2 revenue of $306M, up 13% sequentially, with adjusted EBITDA of $45M (15% margin). Results were impacted by weather disruptions, fleet deployment costs, and an out-of-basin project with unexpected downtime. The company increased its active frac fleet count from 11 to 12 and announced a 13th fleet activation. PROPWR grew contracted power capacity to 350 MW, including 110 MW of new awards, and achieved positive EBITDA in the final two months of the quarter. The company also completed a $690M convertible notes offering in May.
Management struck a constructive tone, citing structural tightening in the completions market and early pricing momentum, particularly for next-generation natural gas-burning fleets. They announced activation of a 13th frac fleet, expected to contribute late in Q3, with the 12th fleet already added during Q2. Full-year 2026 CapEx guidance was lowered to $525M–$595M (from $540M–$610M), with completions CapEx reduced to $125M–$145M due to deferring one FORCE electric fleet buyout into early 2027; PROPWR CapEx guidance was unchanged at $400M–$450M. Management expects PROPWR to generate increasingly meaningful earnings in 2H 2026 and into 2027, with contracted capacity growing to 350 MW and several hundred MW in advanced data center negotiations. They emphasized disciplined capital allocation and a strong balance sheet with $905M total liquidity.
“We're executing in the field, not just talking about opportunities. Having assets successfully operating in the field strengthens our commercial position and provides customers with tangible examples of our execution capabilities as we continue pursuing additional opportunities.”
on PROPWR operational progress
“The floor appears to have risen for commodity prices, and that's translating into a more constructive operating environment. As a result, we're beginning to see positive pricing momentum across our completions business, particularly for our next-generation natural gas-burning fleets, where demand remains exceptionally strong given today's diesel versus natural gas prices.”
on Completions market outlook
“We're one of the few behind-the-meter power providers currently operating in this market, providing prime power to a data center at scale. That's a meaningful milestone that reinforces what we've been saying for several quarters.”
on Data center deployment
Given the market noise, can you provide more color on liquidity, cash needs for PROPWR over the next 12 months, and how you're matching cash inflows and outflows?
Management reiterated strong liquidity of over $900M, with cash of $784M exceeding near-term CapEx needs. They highlighted the expanded Caterpillar financing facility and completions free cash flow covering a significant portion of funding. They emphasized no near-term funding need and a disciplined, opportunistic approach to capital.
How are commercial discussions with data center customers progressing? Are the several hundred megawatts in advanced negotiations at the '1-yard line'? And are you agnostic between oil and gas and data center deployments?
Management noted data center negotiations are taking longer than expected due to the size and duration of contracts, but demand remains strong. They are being deliberate to match capacity with the right long-term customers. They see oil and gas deals as higher-return and shorter-term, providing near-term earnings while data center contracts are finalized.
Can you expand on the economics of the 110 MW contracted, including pricing, term, and return profile? And what is the path back to 25% segment EBITDA margins for frac?
Management said oil and gas deals are shorter-term but higher-return, with optionality to shift assets to data centers later. They maintained the 4-6 year payback target. For frac, they noted near-term drags from the 13th fleet activation and maintenance costs, but expressed confidence in long-term pricing inflection and visibility.