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Flotek Industries, Inc. FTK

Miscellaneous Chemical Products · SIC 2890 · Vertical: Miscellaneous Chemical Products (SIC 2890)

24.72USD−0.48% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Flotek Industries is a chemistry and data analytics company serving mainly the energy industry, with Chemistry Technologies and Data Analytics segments. Its second quarter of 2026 showed strong growth, and the Data Analytics segment became the largest contributor to gross profit, which draws attention to diversification beyond oil and gas.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Flotek Industries, Inc. (FTK) stock was 24.72 USD (−0.48% on the day), with market capitalisation 895.4 m USD, P/E 25.0 on diluted EPS of 0.99 USD over the last 12 months, beta 1.90, 52-week range 13.47–38.82 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 99.4 m USD (+70.3% YoY), net income of 10.0 m USD (+463.0% YoY), diluted EPS 0.26 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
895.4 m USD
shares as of 03 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
25.0
Diluted EPS TTM 0.99 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
4.00%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.90
Volatility (1y) 74%
52-week range
13.4738.82

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
45.4
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
22.88 – 27.28
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.42 · band width 17.6%
SMA 50 / 200
26.53 / 22.16
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.73 / -0.78
MACD above 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

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−16.7%−1.1%−15.6 pp—
3 months−31.5%−0.5%−31.0 pp—
6 months+51.4%+4.4%+47.0 pp—
Year to date+43.5%+12.3%+31.2 pp—
1 year+48.9%+13.5%+35.4 pp+15.6%
3 years+437.4%+76.4%+361.0 pp−1.1%
5 years+258.3%+63.7%+194.6 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−41.3%
11 Aug 2026 → 01 Sept 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−75.0%
09 Mar 2022 → 11 Mar 2024
Compound annual growth (5y)
+29.1%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
99.4 m USD
+70.3% YoY
Net income
10.0 m USD
+463.0% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.26
+420.0% YoY
net / operating
10.0% / 15.0%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue49.7 m50.8 m55.4 m58.4 m56.0 m67.5 m70.1 m99.4 m
Cost of revenue40.6 m38.5 m42.9 m43.9 m38.2 m52.3 m54.5 m75.6 m
Gross profit9.1 m12.3 m12.4 m14.4 m17.8 m15.2 m15.5 m23.8 m
Research & development462.0 k365.0 k355.0 k455.0 k549.0 k463.0 k396.0 k497.0 k
SG&A5.7 m6.6 m6.3 m6.8 m7.4 m7.6 m6.9 m7.7 m
Operating income2.7 m5.1 m5.6 m2.6 m9.1 m6.0 m7.6 m14.9 m
Interest expense256.0 k253.0 k229.0 k983.0 k1.4 m1.4 m1.3 m1.4 m
Pre-tax income2.6 m4.8 m5.4 m1.8 m7.7 m4.7 m6.3 m13.5 m
Income tax37.0 k356.0 k64.0 k17.0 k-12.6 m1.7 m1.6 m3.6 m
Net income2.5 m4.4 m5.4 m1.8 m20.4 m3.0 m4.7 m10.0 m
Diluted EPS0.080.14 ≈0.170.050.530.08 ≈0.120.26
Operating cash flow5.1 m ≈-2.6 m7.3 m-4.5 m ≈-1.9 m ≈6.2 m21.0 k-6.6 m ≈

≈ 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.

Today's P/E sits at the 58 percentile of its own 12-quarter history (min 16.4, median 23.0, max 72.5; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019⚠ 202020212022202320242025
Revenue177.8 m119.4 m53.1 m43.3 m136.1 m188.1 m187.0 m237.3 m
Revenue YoY−26.9%−32.9%—−18.6%+214.5%+38.2%−0.5%+26.9%
Net income-70.3 m-33.9 m-136.5 m-30.5 m-42.3 m24.7 m10.5 m30.5 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailable—unavailableunavailableunavailable−57.5%+190.8%
Diluted EPS-1.21-0.55-2.00-0.42-3.41-0.100.340.84
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailable—unavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable+147.1%
net %-39.6%-28.4%-256.8%-70.6%-31.1%13.1%5.6%12.9%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailable-49.3 m-25.9 m-45.1 munavailableunavailableunavailable

The series breaks before 2020: earlier years come from the original reports of the issuer of that time, later years from a subsequent filing that restated the perimeter (a separation, discontinued operations). The year-on-year change across the break is not shown.

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
5.7 m USD
Financial debt
40.0 m USD
Net debt
34.3 m USD
Equity
113.1 m USD
Total assets
220.0 m USD
Debt / equity
0.35x
Current ratio
1.80x
ROE
26.9%
ROA
15.6%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
188.1 m
2024
187.0 m
2025
237.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
163.8 m
2024
147.6 m
2025
177.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
24.3 m
2024
39.4 m
2025
59.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Research & development
2023
2.5 m
2024
1.7 m
2025
1.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

SG&A
2023
27.8 m
2024
24.7 m
2025
28.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
23.2 m
2024
12.2 m
2025
23.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2022verified

EBITDA
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2022derived

Interest expense
2023
2.9 m
2024
1.1 m
2025
3.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
24.9 m
2024
11.1 m
2025
19.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
149.0 k
2024
649.0 k
2025
-10.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
24.7 m
2024
10.5 m
2025
30.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-0.10
2024
0.34
2025
0.84

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
28.4 m
2024
30.9 m
2025
36.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
5.9 m
2024
4.4 m
2025
5.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2023verified

Inventories
2023
12.8 m
2024
13.3 m
2025
10.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
76.4 m
2024
96.5 m
2025
110.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2022verified

Total assets
2023
157.5 m
2024
170.8 m
2025
220.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
31.7 m
2024
38.1 m
2025
48.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2022verified

Long-term debt
2023
60.0 k
2024
0
2025
40.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
47.8 m
2024
50.4 m
2025
61.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
55.6 m
2024
56.9 m
2025
107.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
102.0 m †
2024
113.9 m †
2025
113.1 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-11.3 m
2024
3.4 m
2025
7.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2023verified

Free cash flow
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2023derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-1.0 m
2024
-1.8 m
2025
-2.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
5.9 m
2024
-3.1 m
2025
-3.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
26.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
20.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
34.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
90.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
190.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
147.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
24.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
12.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
13.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
37.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
17.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
23.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROCE
21.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
35.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
0.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
6.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-2.2 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
32 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
92 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
895.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
931.0 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
23.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
25.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
4.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
6.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
3.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
24.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/Sales
3.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

Risk

Altman Z
4.34
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 45.8% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

24.72 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 895.4 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
895.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
25.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
6.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
37.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
13.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
26.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

31/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 03 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 06 Aug 2026
verified 2613derived 198

Score by group

46% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
29.37
USD per share
Mid
37.90
USD per share
High
38.51
USD per share
Price: 24.72 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 53.3% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 34.8% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

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: 29.37 – 38.51 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 input exists, but its latest figure is far older than the latest reported period: not used
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/E29.37 – 38.51 (Mid 37.90)
    3 companies used · median multiple 38.3x · quartiles 29.7x – 38.9x
    CBT, ESI, WDFC
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Miscellaneous Chemical Products (SIC 2890)

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: score weight coverage: 45.8% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality23.2%83 (vs peers)23%
Net margin · Quality13.0%100 (vs peers)14%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth20.4%100 (on a fixed band)18%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet6.9x83 (on a fixed band)14%
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.8x82 (on a fixed band)9%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation25.0x23 (on a fixed band)23%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet83/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality90/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial23/100 · 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

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES INC/CN (FTK). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 237.3 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 26.9%; net margin 13.0%; ROE 37.8%.

The estimated value range is 29.37–38.51 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 37.90 USD, the price of 24.72 USD leaves a potential of 53.3% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 34.8% (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 (score weight coverage: 45.8% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROIC: 23.2%
  • Net margin: 13.0%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 20.4%
  • Interest coverage: 6.9x
  • Current ratio: 1.8x
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

  • P/E (TTM): 25.0x

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (SIC 2890) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 7 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
25.0x
vertical median 38.3x
below median (−34.8%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 10.3x
P/S
3.1x
vertical median 2.3x
above median (+35.8%)
P/B
6.9x
vertical median 2.2x
above median (+220.4%)
ROE
37.8%
vertical median -8.1%
above median
Net margin
13.0%
vertical median -1.8%
above median
EBIT margin
12.8%
vertical median 4.0%
above median (+222.3%)
Revenue YoY
26.9%
vertical median 3.8%
above median (+599.8%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 0.6x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.4%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
ESIElement Solutions Inc8.1 bn39.67.4%5.9%+3.8%+29% / +60%
CBTCabot Corp3.9 bn21.112.1%5.2%−7.0%+20% / −1%
WDFCWd-40 Company3.1 bn38.330.4%12.0%+11.0%+19% / −4%
FTKFlotek Industries Inc895.4 m25.037.8%13.0%+26.9%+49% / +437%
OECOrion S.A.331.8 m—-8.1%-1.8%−3.8%+16% / −75%
ASPIASP Isotopes Inc.292.8 m—-80.9%-380.3%+475.5%−69% / −1%
ARQArq, Inc.81.8 m—-25.0%-38.5%+10.4%−50% / −31%
FSIFlexible Solutions International, Inc80.1 m—-8.2%-8.8%+0.7%−8% / +313%

1- and 3-year price returns: for FTK 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.

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Base
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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
17.14
Total return -31% · Per year -31%
30.16
Total return 22% · Per year 22%
45.24
Total return 83% · Per year 83%
3 years
20.33
Total return -18% · Per year -6%
39.88
Total return 61% · Per year 17%
65.14
Total return 164% · Per year 38%
5 years
24.11
Total return -2% · Per year -0%
52.75
Total return 113% · Per year 16%
93.80
Total return 279% · Per year 31%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 9.97
  • Net margin± 6.98
  • Annual revenue growth± 5.21
  • Annual dilution± 0.59

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 06 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results).

In brief

Flotek Industries is a chemistry and data analytics company serving mainly the energy industry, with Chemistry Technologies and Data Analytics segments. Its second quarter of 2026 showed strong growth, and the Data Analytics segment became the largest contributor to gross profit, which draws attention to diversification beyond oil and gas 3.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The company holds a rich technology portfolio, with granted patents and field data accumulated over two decades, which supports product differentiation 13.
  • The Data Analytics segment has grown quickly and became the largest contributor to gross profit, showing the scalability of its model 3.
  • International presence, especially in the Middle East, adds a revenue source outside the US market 3.

Weaknesses

  • A large share of revenue depends on contracts with ProFrac affiliates, creating significant customer concentration risk 1.
  • The company has large receivables from ProFrac entities, which can affect liquidity 1.
  • The utility support contract was paused due to infrastructure delays, showing execution risk in new projects 2.

Opportunities

  • The PREPA contract could extend the company into utility power, a market broader than oil and gas 2.
  • If demand for energy outside the oil industry grows, the analytics segment could become a more diversified growth driver 3.
  • Growing international chemistry activity could generate new contracts and revenue 3.

Threats

  • Lower oil and natural gas prices could reduce customer activity and demand for the company's products 1.
  • Competitive pressure could reduce prices and margins, especially in the chemistry segment 1.
  • Changes to hydraulic fracturing regulation and trade policy could affect operations and costs 1.

Risks

  • Dependence on ProFrachigh

    Revenue and liquidity depend heavily on contracts with ProFrac affiliates, and their financial problems could affect the company 1.

  • Receivables collectionhigh

    Amounts due from ProFrac entities, including minimum purchase shortfall fees, could be delayed or not paid in full 1.

  • Execution of power contractsmedium

    Infrastructure delays have paused power generation under the utility contract, which could also affect the Puerto Rico project 2.

  • Industry cyclicalitymedium

    Activity in the oil and gas industry is volatile, and downturns could quickly reduce demand for the company's products 1.

  • Regulation and environmentmedium

    Legislative changes on hydraulic fracturing and environmental requirements could raise costs or reduce demand 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Rapid growth in the Data Analytics segment and the raised guidance suggest the business model could keep growing if new projects are executed as planned 3.
  • Utility and Puerto Rico power contracts could open a market broader than the oil industry and reduce dependence on a single customer 2.
  • The patent portfolio and field experience could support technological differentiation and better margins over the long term 1.

What would break the thesis

  • Revenue concentration on ProFrac and large receivables could create liquidity problems if the customer does not meet its obligations 1.
  • The temporary pause of the utility contract shows that new projects could face delays that affect results 2.
  • Oil and gas price cyclicality could quickly reduce demand and affect the company's recent growth 1.

What to watch

  • Execution of the PREPA contract and start of equipment deliveriesQ4 2026 / Q1 2027
  • Resumption of power generation under the utility contract and any extensionQ3 2026
  • Trend in ProFrac-related revenue and collection of receivablesnext 10-Q
  • Achievement of the raised 2026 guidanceQ4 2026

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 06 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results).

The business

Flotek describes itself as a technology-driven chemistry and data analytics company that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people 1. It operates through two segments, Chemistry Technologies and Data Analytics, both supported by its Research and Innovation laboratory 1. Customers include energy companies, among them related party ProFrac, as well as industrial and alternative energy companies 1.

In the first half of 2026, the company raised its guidance for the year to total revenues of 340 to 350 million dollars, citing strong results and its outlook for the rest of the year 3. The power services contract with a Puerto Rico utility could substantially change the company's profile if executed as planned 2.

Segments

Chemistry Technologies

The CT segment designs, manufactures and distributes optimized chemistry solutions meant to improve return on invested capital and reduce operating costs for hydrocarbon producers 1. In the second quarter of 2026, segment revenue was 80.2 million dollars, the highest since 2017, and international revenue grew sharply, particularly in the Middle East 3.

Data Analytics

The DA segment provides near real-time measurement analytics through in-line optical spectrometers, along with equipment rentals and sales 1. In the second quarter of 2026 it reached a record 19.2 million dollars in revenue, and its gross profit contribution exceeded that of the chemistry segment 3. The utility support contract and Puerto Rico power project extend the segment into energy infrastructure 2.

Market context

Demand for Flotek's energy products depends on oil and gas drilling and completion activity in the US and internationally, as well as global energy demand 1. The company also identifies a growing market for real-time measurement solutions, driven by rising electricity demand and the need to reduce emissions 1. The market for real-time analytics and measurement could become more important if energy projects outside the oil sector keep growing 3.

Oil and natural gas prices, regulation of hydraulic fracturing and environmental requirements directly influence customer activity, and lower exploration spending could reduce sales 1. Diversification toward power and utility infrastructure opens a different market with its own demand and cycles 2.

Trends

  • Electricity demand growthtailwind

    Rising US electricity demand and the need for generation close to consumers could support the company's new power contracts 1.

  • Oil and gas cyclicalityheadwind

    Volatility in oil and natural gas prices can reduce customer activity and demand for the company's chemistry and analytics products 1.

  • Environmental regulationmixed

    Environmental rules and pressure for cleaner solutions can create demand for the company's technologies, but they can also raise compliance costs 1.

  • Trade tariffsheadwind

    Trade policies and tariffs on imported materials can raise raw material costs and affect margins if they cannot be passed on to customers 1.

Competitive position

In data analytics, Flotek competes with other providers of equipment and services for real-time information across upstream, midstream, refining and distribution 1. In chemistry, competition comes from traditional competitors and from wholesalers selling directly to customers 1.

The company's ability to differentiate through quality, service and a competitive cost structure is central, and competitive pressure could push prices down 1. Its agreements with ProFrac and its intellectual property portfolio of over 130 patents are its main differentiators 3.

  • Traditional oilfield chemistry suppliers

    Companies supplying chemicals for drilling and completion operations that compete directly with the CT segment 1.

  • Chemical distributors selling directly to customers

    Sellers that compete with Flotek by delivering products directly to industry operators 1.

  • Providers of real-time measurement equipment

    Firms offering real-time information across upstream, midstream and refining, competing with the DA segment 1.

  • Mobile power generation providers

    Companies offering power generation close to consumers, in the same niche as the company's new contracts 2.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

  • Current report03 Nov 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report23 Sept 2026
    Material agreement · Termination of a material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report09 Sept 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report19 Aug 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report18 Aug 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report06 Aug 2026
  • Current report04 Aug 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report03 Aug 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report17 Jul 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report15 May 2026
    Shareholder vote

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Flotek Industries, Inc. · 16 Mar 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Flotek Industries, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Flotek Industries, Inc. · 04 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.