AROCEnergy · Oil & Gas Equipment & ServicesThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Archrock, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $43 — +35.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 73 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Archrock, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (92): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Revisions (34): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
Size (22): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AROC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +35.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $41 → $40 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $44 → $46 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $43 → $40 |
| 21 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $41 → $44 |
| 21 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $38 → $40 |
| 13 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 3 Sept 2025 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AROC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Zacks Investment Research discussed Archrock, Inc. (AROC), noting its backdrop of rising gas demand, 94.4% utilization, and long contracts support growth, while acknowledging its premium valuation and execution risks.
Why it matters — The article highlights both the growth drivers and the risks that could affect AROC's valuation, giving watchers a balanced view of its outlook.
A Zacks Investment Research article examines whether Archrock Inc. (AROC) is a buy, noting that Wall Street analysts' recommendations are often relied upon by investors and that media reports about rating changes can affect a stock's price. The headline reflects an optimistic outlook among analysts.
Why it matters — AROC watchers would care because this highlights how sell-side analyst sentiment and media coverage of rating changes can influence investor decisions and the stock's price movements.
Archrock's second-quarter earnings and revenues came in below estimates, with the company facing pressure from weaker AMS performance. Support came from strong contract operations and higher margins.
Why it matters — The earnings and revenue miss on AMS weakness is a key development for investors tracking Archrock's quarterly performance and segment trends.
Archrock reported second-quarter 2026 results featuring high contract-operations utilization, strong margins, and continued free-cash-flow generation. The company narrowed its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook to reflect near-term cost pressures and customer maintenance deferrals.
Why it matters — AROC watchers would note the healthy operational performance against a tempered full-year EBITDA outlook shaped by cost pressures and deferred customer maintenance.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Archrock, Inc.'s (AROC) Q2 2026 earnings call. The item reports that the company held the call and that the transcript of management's remarks and Q&A is now available.
Why it matters — Archrock watchers would consult this transcript to review management's commentary on the company's second-quarter 2026 performance.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Archrock, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $43, with estimates ranging from $40 to $46. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Archrock, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Archrock, Inc. 73 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Archrock, Inc. ranks 73 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +35.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Archrock, Inc. 73 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Archrock, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AROC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $40 to $46 over the next 12 months.
Archrock, Inc. returned +30.9% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Archrock Inc. is a Texas-based energy services company that specializes in providing natural gas compression solutions throughout the United States.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 20 Aug 2026): "Is Archrock Worth Buying as Gas Demand Rises Despite Its Premium?". Zacks Investment Research discussed Archrock, Inc. (AROC), noting its backdrop of rising gas demand, 94.4% utilization, and long contracts support growth, while acknowledging its premium valuation and execution risks.
Archrock Inc. is a Texas-based energy services company that specializes in providing natural gas compression solutions throughout the United States. The primary function of the company is to facilitate the movement of natural gas from production sites to end users by accelerating its flow through pipelines. Archrock's services are vital in maintaining the efficient and safe transportation of natural gas, which is a crucial energy source for power generation and various industrial applications. With a diverse fleet of compressor units and a comprehensive network of service centers, Archrock Inc. supports a broad clientele in the energy sector, including major oil and gas producers and midstream operators. The company plays a significant role in the energy infrastructure, contributing to the reliable delivery of natural gas which is increasingly important for meeting global energy demands and transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Through its technical expertise and strategic service offerings, Archrock aids in sustaining the operational efficiency and compliance of natural gas systems nationwide.
CEO Mr. D. Bradley Childers J.D. · 1,350 employees · United States · https://www.archrock.com