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Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. AESI
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas · SIC 1311 · Vertical: Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (SIC 1311)
Atlas Energy Solutions is a provider of frac sand, logistics and distributed power, active mainly in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico. The company is shifting its focus toward private power, which is becoming its growth engine, while the sand market appears close to balance. Revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was 293.2 million USD.
The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).
At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (AESI) stock was 6.73 USD (−17.32% on the day), with market capitalisation 843.0 m USD, dividend yield 11.14%, beta 1.25, 52-week range 6.73–19.75 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 267.8 m USD (+3.1% YoY), net income of -45.1 m USD, diluted EPS -0.36 USD.
Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.
Price history
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Technical reading
- RSI (14)
- 21.0
- oversold (≤ 30)
- Bollinger (20, 2)
- 6.81 – 12.61
- below the lower band · %B -0.01 · band width 59.7%
- SMA 50 / 200
- 11.59 / 13.38
- downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
- MACD (12, 26, 9)
- -1.08 / -0.92
- MACD below signal
Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).
Performance
| Company | S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 | Vertical median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −47.1% | −1.1% | −46.0 pp | — |
| 3 months | −36.9% | −0.5% | −36.5 pp | — |
| 6 months | −63.4% | +4.4% | −67.8 pp | — |
| Year to date | −28.6% | +12.3% | −40.9 pp | — |
| 1 year | −36.7% | +13.5% | −50.3 pp | +19.9% |
| 3 years | −64.5% | +76.4% | −140.9 pp | +8.7% |
| 5 years | unavailable | +63.7% | unavailable | — |
Price returns, dividends excluded.
Quarterly results
Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026
Quarterly margins
Quarterly statements · USD
| Fiscal year | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 271.3 m | 297.6 m | 288.7 m | 259.6 m | 249.4 m | 265.6 m | 293.2 m | 267.8 m |
| Cost of revenue | 191.0 m | 206.1 m | 195.9 m | 195.2 m | 187.3 m | 214.0 m | 221.3 m | 215.5 m |
| Gross profit | 49.9 m | 54.5 m | 52.1 m | 23.8 m | 20.2 m | 6.3 m | 25.9 m | 5.2 m |
| SG&A | 25.5 m | 34.4 m | 34.4 m | 36.3 m | 33.7 m | 35.7 m | 39.4 m | 38.8 m |
| Operating income | 30.7 m | 15.3 m | 7.2 m | -18.5 m | -14.9 m | -32.5 m | -22.5 m | -40.0 m |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 30.5 m | 37.0 m | 40.6 m | 40.6 m | 41.9 m | 45.2 m | 46.0 m | 47.1 m |
| Pre-tax income | 18.8 m | 3.5 m | -7.2 m | -33.6 m | -30.9 m | -47.8 m | -45.5 m | -55.8 m |
| Income tax | 4.4 m | 2.3 m | -1.7 m | -9.8 m | -8.7 m | -510.0 k | -20.4 m | -10.7 m |
| Net income | 14.4 m | 1.2 m | -5.6 m | -23.7 m | -22.2 m | -47.3 m | -25.1 m | -45.1 m |
| Diluted EPS | 0.13 ≈ | 0.01 | -0.04 | -0.19 | -0.18 ≈ | -0.38 | -0.20 | -0.36 |
| Operating cash flow | 70.9 m | -7.5 m | 88.6 m ≈ | 32.4 m ≈ | 3.7 m | 19.0 m | -553.0 k ≈ | 23.4 m ≈ |
| Capex | 76.4 m | 52.4 m | 40.3 m ≈ | 33.8 m ≈ | 21.8 m | 29.3 m | 153.8 m ≈ | 184.7 m ≈ |
| Dividends paid | — | 30.4 m | 30.9 m ≈ | 30.9 m ≈ | — | 0 | 0 ≈ | 0 ≈ |
| Share repurchases | 0 | — | — | 0 ≈ | 0 | — | — | 0 ≈ |
≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)
E/P over time
E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.
Fiscal years
| Fiscal year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 172.4 m | 482.7 m | 614.0 m | 1.1 bn | 1.1 bn |
| Revenue YoY | unavailable | +180.0% | +27.2% | +72.0% | +3.7% |
| Net income | 4.3 m | 217.0 m | 105.4 m | 59.9 m | -50.3 m |
| Net income YoY | unavailable | +4,996.4% | −51.4% | −43.1% | −183.9% |
| Diluted EPS | unavailable | unavailable | 1.48 | 0.55 | -0.41 |
| Diluted EPS YoY | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | −62.8% | −174.5% |
| net % | 2.5% | 45.0% | 17.2% | 5.7% | -4.6% |
| Free cash flow | 2.0 m | 116.4 m | -66.5 m | -117.5 m | -30.9 m |
Reported results vs expectations
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Balance sheet & financial health
Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025
- Cash
- unavailable USD
- Financial debt
- 578.9 m USD
- Net debt
- unavailable USD
- Equity
- 1.2 bn USD
- Total assets
- 2.2 bn USD
- Debt / equity
- 0.48x
- Current ratio
- 1.46x
- ROE
- -4.5%
- ROA
- -2.4%
- FCF margin
- -2.8%
Financial statements (source on every figure)
Revenue and net income (USD)
Margins
Income statement · USD
| Line | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 172.4 m | 482.7 m | 614.0 m | 1.1 bn | 1.1 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Cost of revenue | 84.7 m | 198.9 m | 260.4 m | 725.2 m | 784.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Gross profit | 64.1 m | 256.3 m | 313.8 m | 232.0 m | 150.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| SG&A | 17.1 m | 24.3 m | 48.6 m | 106.2 m | 138.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Operating income | 47.0 m | 232.0 m | 265.1 m | 113.9 m | -10.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 23.7 m | 27.5 m | 39.8 m | 98.7 m | 160.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| EBITDA | 70.7 m ≈ | 259.5 m ≈ | 304.9 m ≈ | 212.6 m ≈ | 149.2 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026derived |
| Interest expense | 42.2 m | 15.8 m | 7.7 m | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2024verified |
| Pre-tax income | 5.1 m | 218.9 m | 257.9 m | 75.8 m | -68.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Income tax | 831.0 k | 1.9 m | 31.4 m | 15.8 m | -17.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Net income | 4.3 m | 217.0 m | 105.4 m | 59.9 m | -50.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Diluted EPS | — | — | 1.48 | 0.55 | -0.41 | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Weighted average diluted shares | — | — | 71.0 m | 109.2 m | 122.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Dividend per share | — | — | — | 0.90 | 0.75 | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating income + Depreciation & amortisation.
Balance sheet · USD
| Line | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables | — | 73.3 m | 71.2 m | 166.0 m | 180.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Inventories | — | 5.6 m | 6.4 m | 17.3 m | 13.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Current assets | — | 178.7 m | 318.7 m | 289.4 m | 307.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Property, plant & equipment, net | — | 541.5 m | 934.7 m | 1.5 bn | 1.5 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Goodwill | — | — | 0 | 69.0 m | 152.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Intangibles (excl. goodwill) | — | — | 1.8 m | 105.9 m | 182.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Total assets | — | 751.0 m | 1.3 bn | 2.0 bn | 2.2 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Accounts payable | — | 31.6 m | 60.9 m | 119.0 m | 69.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Short-term debt | — | 20.6 m | 0 | 43.7 m | 40.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Long-term debt | — | 126.6 m | 172.8 m | 467.0 m | 538.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Current liabilities | — | 88.7 m | 92.6 m | 243.1 m | 211.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Total liabilities | — | 239.6 m | 393.9 m | 936.1 m | 1.0 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Equity | 338.7 m | 511.4 m | 867.8 m | 1.0 bn † | 1.2 bn † | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
† equity attributable to the parent's shareholders: in these years the issuer no longer reports the total including non-controlling interests.
Cash flow · USD
| Line | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | 21.4 m | 206.0 m | 299.0 m | 256.5 m | 117.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Capex | 19.4 m | 89.6 m | 365.5 m | 374.0 m | 148.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Free cash flow | 2.0 m ≈ | 116.4 m ≈ | -66.5 m ≈ | -117.5 m ≈ | -30.9 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026derived |
| Investing cash flow | -19.4 m | -89.6 m | -365.5 m | -512.7 m | -344.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Financing cash flow | 2.3 m | -74.8 m | 194.6 m | 117.8 m | 196.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
| Share repurchases | — | — | 0 | 0 | 200.0 k | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating cash flow − Capex.
Computed indicators
Growth
Profitability
Returns
Balance sheet
Liquidity
Cash
Efficiency
Market and valuation
Risk
Valuation
olivLaw classification
- indicators available: 5 of at least 6
- score weight coverage: 33.3% of at least 60%
A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.
Closing price
04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series
Market cap: 843.0 m USD
Key indicators
Coverage and freshness
Score by group
33% · Insufficient data
Estimated value range
The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 9.86 – 13.25 USD.
Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.
Method ranges (USD per share)
— — Mid · ▏ Price
Valuation methods
- DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used
- Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
- Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
- Dividend discount (DDM)9.86 – 13.25 (Mid 11.31)
Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.
Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)
- Risk-free rate
- 4.3%
- Equity risk premium
- 5.0%
- Beta (default)
- 1.00
- Cost of equity
- 9.3%
- Terminal growth
- 2.5%
Factor scorecard
Insufficient data
Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 33.3% of at least 60%
| Factor | Value | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROIC · Quality | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Net margin · Quality | -13.0% | 32 (vs peers) | 19% |
| FCF conversion · Quality | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth | 31.4% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 25% |
| EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Interest coverage · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Current ratio · Balance sheet | 1.2x | 35 (on a fixed band) | 13% |
| P/E (TTM) · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| EV/EBITDA · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| FCF yield · Valuation | -40.8% | 0 (on a fixed band) | 25% |
| Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns | 0.0% | 0 (on a fixed band) | 19% |
| Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns | unavailable | unavailable | — |
Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.
Score groups
- Balance sheet· partial35/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
- Growth· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Quality· partial32/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
- Returns· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.
Memo
Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (AESI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.
Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 1.1 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 3.7%; net margin -13.0%; ROE -12.1%.
The estimated value range is 9.86–13.25 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 11.31 USD, the price of 6.73 USD leaves a potential of 68.0% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 40.5% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.
Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 33.3% of at least 60%).
Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.
What supports the thesis
- Revenue CAGR 3Y: 31.4%
- The price is below the estimated value range
What contradicts it
- FCF yield: -40.8%
- Shareholder yield (distributions): 0.0%
Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Payout ratio (FCF).
Versus the vertical median
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (SIC 1311) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies
Multiples and returns vs the median
Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)
Companies in the vertical
| Market cap | P/E | ROE | Net margin | Revenue YoY | 1A / 3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTETotalEnergies SE | 199.6 bn | 15.7 | 11.3% | 6.5% | −6.2% | +38% / +33% |
| PBRPetrobras - Petroleo Brasileiro SA | 145.9 bn | 33.8 | 10.9% | 8.2% | −10.7% | +56% / +28% |
| EOGEog Resources, Inc. | 77.1 bn | 11.4 | 22.5% | 25.4% | −4.5% | +36% / +19% |
| OXYOccidental Petroleum Corporation | 57.3 bn | 8.6 | 18.9% | 33.7% | −1.9% | +37% / −3% |
| FANGDiamondback Energy, Inc. | 51.1 bn | 25.0 | 5.3% | 11.0% | +35.8% | +20% / +18% |
| DVNDevon Energy Corp | 48.5 bn | 10.5 | 11.5% | 16.7% | +7.8% | +19% / −2% |
| EQTEqt Corporation | 32.9 bn | 12.5 | 10.9% | 28.4% | +63.9% | −14% / +31% |
| EXEExpand Energy Corporation | 20.2 bn | 7.6 | 14.6% | 19.8% | +186.3% | −28% / +9% |
| PRPermian Resources Corporation | 18.8 bn | 14.9 | 11.5% | 21.5% | +1.3% | +55% / +71% |
| OVVOvintiv Inc. | 16.8 bn | 12.7 | 12.1% | 12.8% | −2.7% | +53% / +41% |
| APAApa Corporation | 15.6 bn | 9.4 | 25.9% | — | unavailable | +78% / +24% |
| MTDRMatador Resources Company | 6.2 bn | 8.6 | 12.8% | 19.9% | +5.5% | +19% / −13% |
| CRCCalifornia Resources Corp | 4.3 bn | — | -15.5% | -18.1% | +14.7% | +1% / −6% |
| PARRPar Pacific Holdings, Inc. | 3.5 bn | 3.6 | 50.9% | 9.8% | −6.4% | +53% / +103% |
| TALOTalos Energy Inc. | 2.6 bn | — | -18.1% | -18.4% | −9.8% | +36% / +12% |
| NOGNorthern Oil And Gas, Inc. | 2.4 bn | — | -22.1% | -25.4% | +11.2% | −1% / −40% |
| MNRMach Natural Resources LP | 1.7 bn | 19.1 | — | 7.4% | +21.2% | −15% / −43% |
| DMLPDorchester Minerals, L.P. | 1.4 bn | 15.6 | — | 45.5% | −5.4% | +27% / −5% |
| REPXRiley Exploration Permian, Inc. | 948.6 m | 9.2 | 16.8% | 17.3% | −4.4% | +57% / +74% |
| DECDiversified Energy Company | 942.7 m | 16.7 | 11.0% | 4.9% | +141.5% | −11% / +1,434% |
| AESIAtlas Energy Solutions Inc. | 843.0 m | — | -12.1% | -13.0% | +3.7% | −37% / −65% |
| EGYVaalco Energy Inc | 568.0 m | — | -24.4% | -31.1% | −25.0% | +51% / +16% |
| GPRKGeoPark LTD | 487.6 m | 9.9 | 22.1% | 10.1% | −25.5% | +16% / +4% |
| SDSandridge Energy, Inc. | 468.3 m | 5.7 | 16.2% | 46.1% | +24.8% | −11% / −9% |
| KRPKimbell Royalty Partners, LP | 415.5 m | 4.1 | — | 29.7% | +7.9% | +24% / +1% |
1- and 3-year price returns: for AESI from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.
olivLaw engine forecast
The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.
The engine has no published run for this company yet.
Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)
Illustrative scenarios
Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.
Estimated price (USD)
| Estimated price | Bear | Base | Bull |
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| 1 years | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable |
| 3 years | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable |
| 5 years | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable |
AI analysis
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 05 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (03 Nov 2026), 8-K (02 Nov 2026 · results).
In brief
Atlas Energy Solutions is a provider of frac sand, logistics and distributed power, active mainly in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico. The company is shifting its focus toward private power, which is becoming its growth engine, while the sand market appears close to balance. Revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was 293.2 million USD 3.
SWOT
Strengths
- The company runs an integrated network of production, transport and power with a cost advantage in the Permian Basin 1.
- The Dune Express conveyor and specialised fleet give a logistics advantage that rivals find hard to replicate 1.
- Reserves of fine-grade sand suited to current industry preferences support the long-term position 1.
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Risks
- Dependence on oil and gas activityhigh
Demand for proppant and services depends directly on the number of wells completed, which falls when oil and gas prices drop 1.
- Net loss in the latest quartermedium
The net loss in the second quarter of 2026 shows that margins can stay under pressure even when revenue rises 3.
- Dependence on a single equipment supplierhigh
The Power segment relies on one key supplier for specialised equipment, and delays or cost increases could affect deliveries 1.
- Long sales cycle in powermedium
Customers may compare many solutions before deciding to rent or buy, which can extend periods without new revenue 1.
- Environmental and climate regulationmedium
Changes in rules on greenhouse gases and air permits could bring extra costs or operating restrictions 1.
Investment thesis
What would need to be true (bull case)
- If private power contracts expand, the Power segment could become a stable long-term source of revenue 3.
- A leading position in West Texas sand could let the company be selective and protect margins as the market recovers 3.
- Unique logistics infrastructure such as the Dune Express could give a cost advantage that is hard for rivals to match 1.
What would break the thesis
What to watch
- Start of operation of the 120 MW behind-the-meter contractQ1 2027
- Reaching the target of 180-200 MW of deployed power2026
- Delivery of the first equipment from the 240 MW reservationlate-2026
- Trend in proppant volumes and margins in the next quarterly reportnext 10-Q
Products, market & competition
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 05 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (03 Nov 2026), 8-K (02 Nov 2026 · results).
The business
Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a major provider of frac sand, logistics services and distributed power solutions, operating mainly in the Permian Basin. It runs two reportable segments, Sand and Logistics and Power, and describes its mission as improving access to hydrocarbons 1. Founded in 2017, the company relies on a team with operating experience in oil fields, which according to the report gives it a direct understanding of its customers 1. Overall, its model combines local sand production with transport and on-site power 1.
The company signed its first long-term behind-the-meter power contract, for 120 MW, expected to come online at the end of the first quarter of 2027 3. At the same time, management expects 180-200 MW of oilfield power to be deployed by the end of 2026 3. Sand reserves stood at 571.3 million tons on December 31, 2025 1.
Segments
Sand and Logistics
This segment produces high-quality frac sand at 14 facilities including the OnCore mobile network, and operates a logistics platform. Its differentiator is the 42-mile Dune Express conveyor, the longest in the United States, which takes trucks off public roads 1. In the second quarter of 2026, proppant product sales volume was 5.6 million tons 3.
Power
The Power segment provides distributed energy through more than 1,000 natural gas-powered reciprocating generators, mainly supporting production and artificial lift operations 1. The company has reserved equipment for about 240 MW at a cost of roughly 278.3 million USD, with deliveries expected from late 2026 1. This segment attracts most of the growth plans, given the contracts with data center customers 3.
Market context
Demand for frac sand depends on the number of wells completed in the Permian Basin, which follows oil and natural gas prices 1. Management considers the sand market close to balance and says it could tighten further in 2027 if some competitors do not reinvest in capacity 3. On the power side, demand comes from areas where the grid does not reach, including data center projects 3.
Trends
- Rising demand for private powertailwind
Data center operators and other industrial users are looking for energy solutions that do not depend on the public grid, and Atlas is developing behind-the-meter contracts 3. If these contracts expand, the Power segment could become a major source of revenue.
- Recovery of sand productiontailwind
Management expects the proppant market to begin recovering, and some competitors' capacity could be limited by a lack of maintenance investment 3. This could support prices if demand in the Permian Basin keeps growing.
- Volatility of oil and gas pricesheadwind
Demand for proppant follows the number of wells completed, and this falls when oil and gas prices decline 1. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe add uncertainty to prices 2.
- Substitution and alternative technologiesmixed
The development of alternative proppants or processes that replace hydraulic fracturing could reduce demand for Permian frac sand 1. The effect on the company depends on how quickly these technologies become economically viable.
Competitive position
The proppant market has a few large national producers and many regional or local ones, and competition rests on customer relationships, reliability of supply, product quality and the geographic position of mines 1. Some competitors could have greater financial resources or plants closer to certain customer sites 1. In power, competition comes from generator suppliers and from operators building their own capacity 1.
Competitive risk also includes market consolidation, through which larger rivals could gain more resources 1. Oil producers and fracturing service companies may buy their own sand reserves, which would reduce demand for Atlas 1. The company's position depends on its ability to keep long-term contracts at acceptable prices 1.
- Large national proppant producers
The source mentions a small number of large national producers, without naming them, competing in the same regional market.
- Regional and local sand producers
A larger number of smaller producers may compete on price in their area, according to the annual report.
- Captive proppant suppliers
Oil companies and fracturing service providers can acquire their own reserves, which reduces market demand.
- Distributed power equipment and energy providers
The Power segment competes with other equipment suppliers and energy solution providers for customers without grid access.
Links, dependencies and risks
Who the company is tied to, from its own SEC filings (customers, suppliers, production, partners, competitors, countries, regulation), from the 5 %+ holders' statements (13D/13G) and from what other companies say about it. Click a node for its evidence; on a listed company the graph moves to it.
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News & filings
In the press
No news in our archive over the last 180 days.
SEC filings
- Quarterly report03 Nov 2026
- Current report02 Nov 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report22 Oct 2026Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report25 Sept 2026Regulation FD disclosure · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report24 Sept 2026Material agreement · Other events
- Quarterly report05 Aug 2026
- Current report03 Aug 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report08 May 2026Shareholder vote
- Quarterly report05 May 2026
- Current report04 May 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
Sources
- [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. · 24 Feb 2026
- [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. · 05 Aug 2026
- [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. · 03 Aug 2026
Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.