APA Group (AU:APA)
ASX:APA
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APA Stock Chart & Stats
AU$9.94
AU$0.03(0.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$9.94
AU$0.03(0.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$8.08 - AU$10.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.34M
Average Volume (3M)3.06M
Market Cap
AU$13.70B
Enterprise ValueAU$26.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$170.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$13.26B
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.0
Beta0.10
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS Estimate
0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.26%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.12
Shares Outstanding1,323,751,500
10 Day Avg. Volume2,767,684
30 Day Avg. Volume3,056,200
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.19
Price to Book (P/B)5.51
Price to Sales (P/S)3.37
P/FCF Ratio33.07
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$9.36Price Target Upside-5.89% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$3.19B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted Fee‑based Business ModelAPA's core earnings derive from long‑term ship‑or‑pay, capacity and storage contracts that generate predictable tariff and service fees. This contract bias produces stable cash flows and high revenue visibility over multi‑year horizons, supporting distributions and capital planning.
High EBITDA Margins & Cost DisciplineMaterial margin expansion and sustained corporate cost cuts indicate durable operational leverage. Higher underlying EBITDA margins improve cash generation resilience against macro pressures and help fund growth and distributions without needing recurring equity issuance.
Strong FCF And Funded Growth PipelineRobust free cash flow (H1 FCF $556m) plus an expanded ~$3bn organic pipeline and ~A$1bn extra funding headroom materially boosts APA's ability to self‑fund strategic projects. This funding flexibility lowers dilution risk and supports execution of long‑dated infrastructure investments.
Bears Say
High Leverage On Balance SheetA materially leveraged balance sheet increases sensitivity to interest rate rises and reduces financial flexibility for opportunistic investments. Higher debt servicing constrains free cash flow available for growth or distributions and raises refinancing risk in stressed scenarios.
Declining Net Income & Negative Revenue TrendFalling net income and weakening revenue momentum undermine sustainable earnings power despite strong EBITDA margins. If revenue contraction persists it can erode returns on capital and compress distributable cash flow, pressuring long‑term payout credibility.
Execution & Merchant Risk On Major Pipeline ExpansionLarge upfront commitments for Stage 3B create exposure to customer take‑up, policy outcomes and timing. Delays or weaker contracting reduce project returns and can force reallocations or redeployment of assets, increasing execution risk and potential capital underutilisation over years.
APA Group News
APA FAQ
What was APA Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
APA Group lowest share price was AU$8.08 and its highest was AU$10.75 in the past 12 months.
What is APA Group’s market cap?
APA Group’s market cap is AU$13.70B.
When is APA Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
APA Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 91 days.
How were APA Group’s earnings last quarter?
APA Group released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported AU$0.073 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.093 by -AU$0.02.
Is APA Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts APA Group’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does APA Group pay dividends?
APA Group pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.26%. See more information on APA Group dividends here
What is APA Group’s EPS estimate?
APA Group’s EPS estimate is 0.08.
How many shares outstanding does APA Group have?
APA Group has 1,323,751,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to APA Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
APA Group reported an EPS of AU$0.073 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.093. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.384%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of APA Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:APA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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APA Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$9.36 (-5.89% Downside)
AU$9.36 (-5.89% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:APA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
APA Group
APA Group engages in energy infrastructure business in Australia. The company operates through three segments: Energy Infrastructure, Asset Management, and Energy Investments. It operates natural gas pipelines, electricity interconnectors, gas fired power generation stations, and solar farms and wind farms, as well as gas storage, processing, and compression facilities. The company has interests in approximately 15,000 kilometers of gas transmission pipelines; approximately 29,500 kilometers of gas mains and pipelines; and 1.4 million gas consumer connections. It also provides commercial, operating, and asset maintenance services to its energy investments and third parties; and invests in unlisted entities. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
APA Company Deck
APA Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strong operational and financial picture: underlying EBITDA growth (+7.6%), significant margin expansion (+280bps to 77.3%), material corporate cost reductions (-13.6%) and an expanded $3bn organic pipeline supported by balance sheet capacity (S&P threshold change ~A$1bn). Management reaffirmed distribution guidance and highlighted project commitments (Stage 3A compressors, Stage 3B long-lead items, Brigalow 400MW plant) and completed works (Sturt Plateau). Countervailing issues include customer contracting delays tied to the federal Gas Market Review, merchant/underwriting risk on larger pipeline expenditure (Stage 3B), higher interest and tax cash outflows impacting free cash flow, and several one-off statutory charges. On balance the positive financial momentum, margin gains, cost savings and clear funding flexibility outweigh near-term execution and policy risks.View all AU:APA earnings summariesAPA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$9.36
▼(-5.89% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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