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SEC filingFlowco delivered solid top-line growth and record free cash flow in Q1 FY2026, reflecting continued execution on its equipment rental strategy; however, net income growth outpaced diluted EPS due to higher weighted-average shares outstanding following the IPO.
Revenue increased 8.9% year-over-year to $209.5 million, reflecting continued demand for Flowco’s equipment and technology solutions across its two operating segments — Production Solutions and Natural Gas Technologies. As noted in Management’s Discussion, customer demand is fundamentally tied to global oil production levels, operating expenditures, and new investment activity in the oil and natural gas sector. Customers determine their operating and capital budgets based on current and expected future crude oil and natural gas prices, as well as industry cost expectations — dynamics that supported revenue expansion during the quarter.
Operating income rose 2.7% to $36.3 million, and operating margin remained stable at 17.3%. This stability occurred despite higher costs associated with the surface equipment rental fleet, as disclosed in the business context. The consistency in margin reflects the Company’s ability to maintain pricing discipline and operational efficiency amid evolving cost structures — consistent with its strategic positioning to deliver cost-effective, ROI-driven solutions that also meet regulatory and safety requirements.
Free cash flow totaled $52.3 million, derived from $78.7 million in net cash provided by operating activities and $26.4 million in capital expenditures. The $36.2 million year-over-year improvement in operating cash flow underscores strong monetization of core rental operations. Capital expenditures moderated slightly year-over-year, supporting the Company’s stated approach to balance organic fleet growth with integration readiness — particularly following the Valiant acquisition, which was funded through available capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility. Liquidity remains robust, anchored by IPO proceeds and consistent operating cash generation.