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Piper Sandler Initiates Kodiak Gas Services at Overweight

Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) has an average rating of buy and mean price target of $83.19, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

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Piper Sandler Initiates Kodiak Gas Services at Overweight

Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) has an average rating of buy and mean price target of $83.19, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

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Commodities

Baker Hughes Q2 Orders Climb YOY

Energy technology company Baker Hughes Monday said its total orders stood at $10.50 billion in Q2, a 49% jump from $7.03 billion a year earlier, as orders under the industrial and energy technology segment doubled.In the quarter ended June 30, IET orders surged year over year to $7.09 billion from $3.53 billion, led by the gas technology product line. Segment revenue steadied at $3.29 billion, data showed.Baker Hughes said the IET segment received several awards from companies, including Venture Global (VG), Cheniere Energy (LNG), Bechtel, Golar LNG (GLNG), Nigeria LNG, Dynamis Power Solutions, Kodiak Gas Services (KGS), and Saipem Nasser Saeed Al-Hajri Contracting.Meanwhile, the company's oilfield services and equipment business received lower orders in Q2, totaling $3.41 billion. This represents a 3% decline from the previous year's $3.50 billion.Segment revenue stood at $3.45 billion, 5% lower than a year earlier, according to the report.Baker Hughes said it divested Waygate Technologies to Hexagon and completed the acquisition of Chart Industries (GTLS) in July.It also entered into a commercial agreement with Mantle Reach Power to develop up to 500 megawatts of power over the next five years, advancing large-scale geothermal development in North America.

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Commodities

Kodiak, Baker Hughes Strike Gas Turbine Deal to Power US Data Center Boom

Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) and Baker Hughes (BKR) have agreed to a multi-year deal to supply gas-turbine power-generation equipment to meet surging electricity demand from US data centers and other energy-intensive infrastructure projects, the companies said on Wednesday.The agreement creates a framework for deploying up to 1.8 gigawatts of power generation capacity, with an initial order covering about 1 GW of gas turbines and generators, scheduled for delivery by 2030.Kodiak, a provider of energy infrastructure services, said it will use Baker Hughes' power generation portfolio to expand its distributed power capabilities and support customers seeking reliable electricity supplies.The initial equipment award includes Baker Hughes' NovaLT16 and Frame 5 gas turbines, along with BRUSH Power Generation generators, which will provide the core technology for planned projects.The agreement is structured as a multi-year rolling arrangement, allowing capacity commitments to be adjusted based on data center demand, project timelines and infrastructure requirements.Kodiak Gas and Baker Hughes also plan to collaborate on technical training, spare parts availability and potential long-term service agreements for the equipment.Baker Hughes said its gas turbine and generator technologies would help customers bring new generating capacity online more quickly to meet accelerating demand from digital infrastructure.The deal comes as soaring electricity demand from artificial intelligence and data centers is driving investment in gas-fired generation, particularly in regions where grid constraints are delaying new power connections.

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Insider Trading

Kodiak Gas Services Insider Sold Shares Worth $284,993, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Cory Anne Roclawski, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer, on July 08, 2026, sold 4,169 shares in Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) for $284,993. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Roclawski has control over a total of 24,662 common shares of the company, with 24,662 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1767042/000119312526298631/xslF345X05/ownership.xml

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Commodities

Kodiak Gas Expands Power Push With Baker Hughes Turbine Deal, TPH Says

Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) has signed a multi-year agreement with Baker Hughes Company (BKR) to secure power generation equipment that could support up to 1.8 gigawatts of capacity as the company expands its energy infrastructure business, TPH Energy strategists said in a note on Wednesday.The framework agreement includes an initial order for about 1 GW of generation equipment, including Baker Hughes' NovaLT16 and Frame 5 gas turbines, as well as generators supplied by BRUSH Power Generation.Deliveries are expected through 2030, with the arrangement structured to provide flexibility as data center projects develop and customer demand evolves.Zack Van Everen, analyst at TPH Energy, said the deal strengthens Kodiak's position in the fast-growing market for behind-the-meter power solutions, where energy companies are seeking dedicated generation capacity to meet rising electricity requirements.The Baker Hughes deal adds to Kodiak's expanding generation portfolio. TPH said that, combined with the 384 megawatts of capacity acquired through its purchase of Dura-Line Power Services and an additional 260 MW added in Q1, Kodiak's contracted generation capacity is expected to reach about 1.64 GW by 2030.The deal moves the company closer to its target of about 2 GW of power generation capacity by the end of the decade.Van Everen said the Baker Hughes arrangement provides Kodiak with a scalable supply chain for generation equipment while allowing the company to align project timing with customer requirements.Under its current forecast, TPH forecasts Kodiak to reach the 2 GW generation milestone by 2030.Price: $56.87, Change: $+2.40, Percent Change: +4.41%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Wednesday

Energy stocks were advancing pre-bell Wednesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) up 1.7%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.4% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.9% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 4.8% higher at $73.81 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 5.1% to $77.91 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 1.2% at $3.30 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock was up more than 1% after the company said in a filing that changes in oil prices could raise its Q2 upstream earnings by $3.5 billion to $3.9 billion, while changes in gas prices could either result in a $200 million loss or a similar gain.Petrobras (PBR) has signed a settlement agreement with Brazil's oil regulator ANP to bring 335 offshore wells into compliance with well integrity regulations by Dec. 31, 2030, according to a translation of a statement from the regulator. Shares of Petrobras were up more than 2% pre-bell.Baker Hughes (BKR) will provide power generation solutions to support Kodiak Gas Services' (KGS) expanding energy infrastructure initiatives under a new multi-year agreement, the companies said. Baker Hughes stock was up more than 1% premarket.

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Commodities

Midstream Stocks Fall as Investors Weigh Iran Peace Deal, RBC Says

Midstream energy stocks fell sharply over the past week as oil prices tumbled and investors reacted to easing tensions in the Middle East, RBC analysts said in a note on Thursday.The Alerian MLP Index, a widely followed benchmark for pipeline and energy infrastructure companies, dropped 4.5% in the week ended June 17, underperforming the S&P 500, which gained 2.1%.The decline came as US crude oil prices fell 16% to about $76 per barrel following an Iran peace agreement that reduced concerns about potential supply disruptions. Natural gas prices were largely unchanged.Despite the recent pullback, midstream stocks remain among the stronger-performing energy sectors this year. The Alerian index is up 11.8% year-to-date, ahead of utilities and the broader market, though it trails gains in some oilfield services and exploration-and-production stocks.Companies with business models less exposed to commodity price swings held up relatively well during the selloff. Shares of Kodiak Gas Services, Archrock and MPLX outperformed the broader midstream sector.Venture Global was among the biggest losers, falling nearly 17% during the week. RBC said the decline reflected a sharp drop in European natural gas prices after the Iran agreement reduced concerns about global energy supplies.Beyond market performance, industry executives and policymakers gathered in Washington this week focused heavily on efforts to streamline federal permitting for major infrastructure projects, including pipelines, power transmission lines and facilities needed to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence.RBC said conference attendees expressed cautious optimism that permitting reform could advance this year, citing support from clean-energy developers, technology companies, environmental groups and the administration, which has increasingly framed infrastructure development as a national security priority.Industry advocates are also pushing for changes to tax rules governing master limited partnerships to broaden investor participation and improve access to capital.Looking ahead, RBC said investors are likely to remain focused on how fluctuating oil and gas prices affect production activity, corporate earnings and future infrastructure investment plans.Price: $67.52, Change: $+0.97, Percent Change: +1.46%

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Insider Trading

Kodiak Gas Services Insider Sold Shares Worth $313,483, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Pedro R. Buhigas, Chief Information Officer, on June 17, 2026, sold 4,625 shares in Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) for $313,483. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Buhigas has control over a total of 38,454 common shares of the company, with 38,454 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1767042/000119312526274374/xslF345X05/ownership.xml

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Research

Jefferies & Co Initiates Coverage on Kodiak Gas Services With Buy Rating, $79 Price Target

Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) has an average rating of Buy and mean price target of $82, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

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Wells Fargo Initiates Kodiak Gas Services at Overweight With $93 Price Target

Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) has an average rating of buy and mean price target of $81.21, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

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Oil & Energy

Crude, NGL Firms See Firmer Q2 Outlook on Exports, Pricing Tailwinds, TPH Says

Midstream energy companies focusing on natural gas liquids and crude logistics are heading into Q2 on a constructive note, buoyed by robust volume growth, elevated commodity prices, and soaring exports, TPH Energy Research strategists said in a note on Wednesday.TPH Energy Research strategists said the observations were based on industry interactions at the Energy Infrastructure Council conference.AJ O'Donnell, analyst at TPH Energy, said a key driver for the optimistic outlook is the strengthening of liquefied petroleum gas and NGL export fundamentals.O'Donnell said midstream executives said rising engagement with global buyers, especially from Asia, who are increasingly prioritizing supply diversity and security.The soaring demand comes as the market grapples with the impact of prolonged shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint. The urgent demand for alternative supply routes has shifted the industry's focus toward infrastructure expansions.TPH said while several new export dock projects are already scheduled to come online over the next few years, executives are focused on the "next wave" of capacity expansions and additional brownfield opportunities.Targa Resources (TRGP) is seeing significant optionality at its Galena Park asset, with potential expansions expected to deliver improving economics as fixed costs are spread across a larger throughput base.The energy firm noted that incremental expansions at the site would yield progressively stronger economics as fixed operational costs are distributed across a larger volume base.Optimism also extended into the crude logistics sector, where Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) is re-evaluating its strategic footprint.Following its recent divestiture of certain NGL assets, the energy firm's management is focusing heavily on organic growth opportunities across its extensive pipeline network connecting the Permian Basin to the US Gulf Coast.Meanwhile, US midstream infrastructure firms are witnessing a robust pipeline of natural gas and power-related projects alongside strengthening demand trends across North America.Kinder Morgan (KMI) is advancing its Gulf Coast Express expansion project, which is expected to come online this quarter, while also progressing its Tennessee Gas Pipeline expansion, originally sized at about 500 million cubic feet per day.Trident Energy also continues to scale its development portfolio, targeting 1.5 billion cubic feet per day of capacity in 2027 and a further 0.5 Bcf/d in 2028, with major contract awards expected to begin in late 2027.DT Midstream (DTM) reported rising Northeast US demand, with its management pointing to about 7.5 Bcf/d of largely utility-scale demand, and noting potential upside from emerging modular power requirements.TPH Energy strategists said the energy firm also highlighted the flexibility of its Midwest Incremental Supply Transportation project, which can source gas from both the Northeast and western supply basins via interconnected pipeline networks.Energy Transfer (ET) said it continues to see strong demand across its system, particularly in the Permian Basin and around Abilene, Texas, where it is positioning itself as a key provider of redundancy and integrated gas services.The company also noted uncertainty around uncontracted "behind-the-pipe" gas volumes, though such volumes remain contractually protected in the near term.On the gas distribution side, Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) plans to grow its base business by 3% to 4% while expanding its power build-out ambitions, citing a 2-gigawatt development pipeline, supported by equipment-sourcing capacity and continued inbound interest in additional megawatt-scale projects.Meanwhile, Cheniere Energy (LNG) continues to advance its Corpus Christi and Sabine Pass liquefaction expansions, Van Everen said, with sufficient commercial agreements in place to support much of the two-train development.Once completed, the projects are expected to add about 6 million metric tons per annum of LNG capacity, with the firm targeting long-term contracted levels near historical averages of about 90%.Elsewhere, Excelerate Energy (EE) pointed to project opportunities in Jamaica, Vietnam and India, as the company looks to deploy floating LNG infrastructure to support emerging gas import markets.Price: $33.66, Change: $-0.65, Percent Change: -1.89%

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Wire

Kodiak Gas Likely to Benefit From Growth Prospects, RBC Says

Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) is expected to benefit from favorable compression market fundamentals amid the signing of longer-term contracts, RBC Capital Markets said in a note Friday.The note said compression operations remained strong with high utilization and higher rates thanks to favorable market dynamics.RBC analysts raised their 2026 estimate following Kodiak's Q1 results beat and updated guidance that included higher revenue and gross margin midpoints.They also raised 2027 estimate on strength in compression operations, and growth from the Power Infrastructure segment."The power opportunities are attractive with the targeted 5x EBITDA build and strong demand outlook," the analysts said.RBC maintained its outperform rating while raising its price target to $84 from $64 on higher estimates.Price: $75.48, Change: $+2.48, Percent Change: +3.40%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Edge Higher Pre-Bell Thursday

Energy stocks were edging higher pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) marginally advancing.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 0.7% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.9% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.4% lower at $100.62 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil lost 0.6% to reach $105.02 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 1.4% at $2.82 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) shares were down more than 4% after the company priced an underwritten public offering of 10.6 million shares at $71 apiece.Chevron (CVX) agreed to sell its downstream fuels and lubricants marketing businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia, to ENEOS for $2.17 billion, ENEOS said. Chevron stock was 0.3% lower pre-bell.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were edging higher pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 0.1%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 0.9% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.4% lower at $100.65 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil lost 0.6% to $105.03 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 0.9% at $2.84 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) shares were down more than 4% after the company priced an underwritten public offering of 10.6 million shares at $71 per share.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Monday Afternoon

Energy stocks were higher Monday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 2.3% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) climbing 2.6%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was adding 1.9%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index rose 1.1%.Crude oil prices rose Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's counteroffer to end the war, extending uncertainty around oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump on Sunday described Iran's response to Washington's peace proposal as "totally unacceptable." The apparent US-Iran stalemate prolongs the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important chokepoint for crude flows.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 2.9% to $98.16 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract was advancing 2.9% to $104.18 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures gained 5.5% to $2.91 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, BP (BP) has a "second chance" to deleverage and restore financial health, supported by higher commodity prices that could put it on firmer footing in coming years, RBC Capital Markets said in a note. RBC upgraded BP to outperform from sector perform, while maintaining its 700 pence ($9.52) price target. BP shares rose 2%.Halliburton (HAL) and Blackstone (BX) will invest a combined $1 billion into energy startup VoltaGrid in a deal that values the firm at over $10 billion, Bloomberg reported. Halliburton shares added 1.4%.National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) shares surged 11% after it reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) shares jumped past 6% after it posted higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Edge Higher Premarket Monday

Energy stocks were edging higher premarket Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 1.2%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.3% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3.1% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 2% higher at $97.28 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 2.1% to $103.40 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 3.3% at $2.85 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) stock was up more than 10% after the company posted higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) shares were up more than 4% after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Blackstone (BX) and Halliburton (HAL) will invest a combined $1 billion into energy startup VoltaGrid in a deal that values the firm at over $10 billion, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Halliburton were up more than 1% premarket.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were edging higher premarket Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 1.3%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 2.5% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3.5% higher.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 3.1% higher at $98.42 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 3% to $104.33 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 2.9% at $2.83 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) stock was up more than 8% after the company posted higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.

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Commodities

Kodiak Gas Services Reports Higher Fleet Horsepower, Expands Power Capacity Pipeline in Q1

Kodiak Gas Services (KGS), a leading provider of natural gas contract compression services, released its Q1 results on Monday, reporting total fleet horsepower of 4.47 million, up from 4.42 million during the corresponding period a year ago, reflecting continued strong demand for compression infrastructure across US natural gas markets.Revenue-generating horsepower increased to 4.39 million horsepower from 4.28 million horsepower, with fleet utilization following suit at 98.0%, from 96.9%.The company also said that it had secured more than 260 megawatts of additional power generation capacity as it accelerates the expansion of its newly acquired distributed power business.It expects to receive 61 MW of the new capacity during 2026, with the remaining equipment scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2029Kodiak also noted that it expects annual power generation capacity additions of between 300 MW and 500 MW through 2030 as it scales its distributed power operations.It added that the recent equipment orders are expected to increase its available power generation capacity to more than 650 MW in the coming years, while providing a "clear line of sight" toward surpassing 2 gigawatts of total capacity by the end of the decade.

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