■ Increase · July 24, 2026
Archrock (AROC) Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.23, Yield 2.4%
Archrock increased its quarterly dividend by 4.5% to $0.23 per share, payable August 11 to shareholders of record August 4. The new annualized dividend is $0.88 per share, yielding 2.4%.
Dividend Increase Details
Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:AROC) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share on July 23, 2026. The dividend is payable on August 11 to shareholders of record as of August 4, with the ex-dividend date also on August 4. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share. On an annualized basis, the new dividend amounts to $0.88 per share, giving a forward yield of approximately 2.4% based on the current stock price.
Dividend Coverage and Growth
Archrock has increased its dividend for three consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 0.1% over the last three years. The company's dividend payout ratio stands at 47.8%, indicating that the dividend is well covered by earnings. Analysts expect Archrock to earn $2.29 per share next year, which would imply a future payout ratio of 38.4%, suggesting continued dividend sustainability. For more details on Archrock's payment history, see the dividend history page.
Recent Earnings and Financial Performance
In its most recent quarterly report (fiscal Q1 ended March 2026), Archrock posted earnings per share of $0.42, missing the consensus estimate of $0.47 by $0.05. Revenue for the quarter was $373.77 million, slightly below the expected $378.36 million but up 7.7% year-over-year. The company reported a net margin of 21.45% and a return on equity of 22.89%. Archrock's stock opened at $38.38 on July 24, with a 52-week range of $21.17 to $42.23. The company has a market capitalization of $6.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.86, and a beta of 0.84. The 50-day moving average is $37.17, and the 200-day moving average is $34.76.
Insider and Institutional Activity
Recent insider transactions include SVP Jason Ingersoll selling 33,000 shares on May 18 at an average price of $38.19, reducing his stake by 10.63%. CFO Doug S. Aron also sold 35,000 shares on the same day at $38.30, decreasing his position by 8.88%. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold a total of 158,000 shares worth $5,907,370. Insiders collectively own 2.90% of the company's stock. On the institutional side, Royal Bank of Canada increased its position by 0.7% in the first quarter, now holding 95,866 shares. Jones Financial Companies Lllp raised its stake by 217.9% to 1,316 shares.
What it means for income investors
Archrock's latest dividend increase, though modest, extends its streak of annual raises to three years. The payout ratio remains conservative, and the forward yield of 2.4% is in line with the broader market. However, the recent earnings miss and insider selling may warrant monitoring. For a full view of Archrock's dividend metrics, visit the AROC dividend calculator.
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