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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$8.18 - AU$11.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.34M
Average Volume (3M)3.06M
Market Cap
AU$13.14B
Enterprise ValueAU$26.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$170.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$13.26B
Price to Earnings (P/E)80.1
Beta-0.02
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS Estimate
0.07Next 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$10.07Price Target Upside1.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$3.29B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High EBITDA MarginsSustained high EBITDA margins reflect durable operational efficiency and pricing mechanisms (inflation-linked tariffs and contracted fees). High margin throughput supports long-term cash generation, enabling stable distributions, self-funding of maintenance capex and reinvestment into growth projects.
Strong Cash GenerationHealthy free cash flow provides a durable funding base for dividends and capex. Robust operating cash relative to earnings improves resilience through cycles, helps service debt, and supports execution of the organic pipeline without frequent equity raises, preserving shareholder returns over time.
Large Funded Growth PipelineAn expanded ~$3bn organic pipeline (Stage 3, Brigalow, laterals) gives multi-year visibility to EBITDA additions. Management indicates balance sheet and alternative levers can fund this growth, underpinning medium-term earnings accretion and leveraging APA's scale and project execution capability.
Bears Say
High LeverageSignificant leverage elevates refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity, reducing financial flexibility. With higher cash tax and interest outflows noted elsewhere, elevated debt increases the risk that rising rates or project delays could pressure free cash flow and constrain opportunistic investments.
Negative Revenue TrendA turn to negative revenue growth and falling net profit margin signals underlying demand or timing pressures. If sustained, this weakens top-line momentum and can compress distributable cash or force slower reinvestment, challenging the company’s ability to sustain historical distribution growth long term.
Project Contracting / Execution RiskLarge early expenditures on Stage 3B pipe and long-lead items create execution and merchant risk if customer commitments lag. Policy-driven contracting delays increase timing and redeployment risk for capital, which could defer expected EBITDA contributions and stress near-term cash returns on the project.
APA Group News
APA FAQ
What was APA Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
APA Group lowest share price was AU$8.18 and its highest was AU$11.10 in the past 12 months.
What is APA Group’s market cap?
APA Group’s market cap is AU$13.14B.
When is APA Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
APA Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 46 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 Undervalued.
Does APA Group pay dividends?
APA Group pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.305 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 0.07.
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 -2.386%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
APA Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$10.07 (1.31% Upside)
AU$10.07 (1.31% Upside)
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 is an Australian enterprise primarily focused on the energy infrastructure sector. Its business activities are structured across three main segments: Energy Infrastructure, Asset Management, and Energy Investments. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses the operation of natural gas pipelines, electricity interconnectors, and various power generation facilities, including gas-fired, solar, and wind farms. Furthermore, it manages facilities for gas storage, processing, and compression. APA Group boasts a substantial infrastructure footprint, holding interests in approximately 15,000 kilometers of gas transmission pipelines and around 29,500 kilometers of gas mains and distribution pipelines, which collectively serve 1.4 million gas consumer connections. Beyond its core asset management, the group provides commercial, operational, and maintenance services for both its own energy investments and third-party clients, while also engaging in investments in unlisted entities. Founded in 2007, APA Group's headquarters are situated in Sydney, Australia.
APA Company Deck
APA Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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$10.07
▲(1.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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