Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) rises after Q1 earnings beat estimates

Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE: KGS) shares rose 7.9% in the morning session on May 14, 2026, after the natural gas compression provider reported first-quarter results above Wall Street expectations. Revenue increased 4.9% from a year earlier to $345.8 million, slightly ahead of analyst estimates. Adjusted earnings were 59 cents per share, beating consensus by 9.5%, while adjusted EBITDA totaled $190.1 million. Operating margin expanded to 30.9% from 27.1% a year earlier. The stock is up 102% in 2026 and traded at $76.04, marking a new 52-week high.