Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.10
USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.7%
Payout Ratio
2.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
USAC Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 15.8% and trend is flat.
USAC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.7%
Trailing DPS$2.10
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout77.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)15.8%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.7%
1Y Total Return21.2%
5Y Total Return154.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)70.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$25,47110Y ago$35,49920Y ago$31,079
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
USAC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
USAC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
USA Compression Partners, LP distributes 2.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 77.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
USAC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, USAC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.7% dividend yield, 7.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 15.8% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 154.7%, with dividends contributing 70.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $35,499 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
USAC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.50
Avg/Payment$0.5250
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026Latest | $0.5250 | — | 7.84% | May 8, 2026 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $0.5250 | — | 8.43% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 9.37% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 8.76% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 8.35% | May 9, 2025 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | $0.5250 | — | 8.62% | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $0.5250 | — | 9.66% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | $0.5250 | — | 8.92% | Aug 2, 2024 |
USAC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.7%
#2 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
2.3% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.7%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd USACUSA Compression Part… | $3.3B | 7.7% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AROCArchrock, Inc. | $7.0B | 2.0% | 43.9% | 4 | Sustainable |
 MPLXMPLX Lp | $56.5B | 7.1% | 81.8% | 3 | Watch |
1st  DKLDelek Logistics Part… | $2.8B | 8.5% | 1.3% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  HESMHess Midstream LP | $8.2B | 7.3% | 99.2% | 7 | At Risk |
 CATCaterpillar Inc. | $420.9B | 0.6% | 31.0% | 8 | Sustainable |
 CMICummins Inc. | $93.3B | 1.1% | 37.1% | 21 | Sustainable |
 GEGE Aerospace | $299.5B | 0.5% | 16.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
USAC Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.05 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7.9% |
| 2025 | $2.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.85 | 247.1% | 0.40x | 15.8% |
| 2024 | $2.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.72 | 291.7% | 0.34x | 15.8% |
| 2023 | $2.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.20 | 1050.0% | 0.10x | 15.8% |
| 2022 | $2.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.19 | — | — | 15.8% |
| 2021 | $2.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.40 | — | — | 15.8% |
| 2020 | $2.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $-6.14 | — | — | 15.8% |
| 2019 | $2.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.10 | — | — | 15.8% |
| 2018 | $2.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.10 | — | — | 15.8% |
| 2017 | $2.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.16 | 1312.5% | 0.08x | 15.8% |
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Start ComparisonUSAC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying USAC stock.
How much dividend does USAC pay per share?
USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.10 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is USAC's next ex-dividend date?
USAC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. USAC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is USAC's dividend safe?
USAC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.3% and FCF payout ratio of +77.5%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has USAC increased its dividend?
USAC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does USAC pay dividends?
USA Compression Partners, LP pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.10 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in USAC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in USAC five years ago would be worth approximately $25,471 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is USAC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
USAC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +15.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.