APA Corp. (APA)
NASDAQ:APA
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APA Stock Chart & Stats
$35.74
-$0.23(-0.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$35.74
-$0.23(-0.97%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.74 - $45.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.38M
Average Volume (3M)6.06M
Market Cap
$11.68B
Enterprise Value$16.24B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$293.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.6
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
2.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.29
Shares Outstanding353,470,200
10 Day Avg. Volume6,007,625
30 Day Avg. Volume6,056,010
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)1.44
Price to Sales (P/S)0.98
P/FCF Ratio4.94
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.39
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.89
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.50
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.88
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$41.00Price Target Upside14.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering20
EPS Forecast (FY)6.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.42B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent and guided free cash flow (~$477M Q1; ~$2.2B FY2026) provides durable funding for debt reduction, disciplined capex, and shareholder returns. Over 2–6 months this supports the company’s deleveraging path, liquidity for Suriname/Alaska projects, and resilience to commodity swings.
High Profitability And MarginsVery strong EBITDA and healthy net margins signal structural operating efficiency and high-margin trading/marketing contributions. Sustained margin advantage improves cash conversion and buffers earnings through commodity cycles, supporting investment and returns over the medium term.
Improving Leverage ProfileMaterial improvement in leverage versus prior years, plus active maturity repayments and a $3.0B net debt target, enhance financial flexibility and lower interest costs. A healthier balance sheet reduces refinancing risk and supports sustained capital allocation discipline over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Revenue And FCF Momentum SofteningDeclining top-line and weaker free cash flow momentum reflect commodity sensitivity and higher reinvestment/working-capital needs. If continued, lower revenue and falling FCF will constrain the pace of deleveraging and limit flexibility for growth projects and returns over the next several quarters.
Concentrated U.K. Tax ExposureA large, concentrated U.K. tax burden materially reduces after‑tax cash flow from those operations. High effective rates create jurisdictional risk and can persistently depress returns on U.K. production, reducing cash available for debt paydown and reinvestment over the medium term.
Production & Reporting Volatility In EgyptPSC cost-recovery mechanics that reduce adjusted production create volatility in reported volumes and cash flows independent of physical output. Coupled with regional operational and basis risks, this structural reporting variability can complicate planning and weaken near-term production stability and metrics.
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APA FAQ
What was APA Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
APA Corp. lowest stock price was $17.73 and its highest was $45.66 in the past 12 months.
What is APA Corp.’s market cap?
APA Corp.’s market cap is $11.68B.
When is APA Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
APA Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were APA Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
APA Corp. released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $1.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.113 by $0.267.
Is APA Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts APA Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does APA Corp. pay dividends?
APA Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.8%. See more information on APA Corp. dividends here
What is APA Corp.’s EPS estimate?
APA Corp.’s EPS estimate is 2.14.
How many shares outstanding does APA Corp. have?
APA Corp. has 353,470,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to APA Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
APA Corp. reported an EPS of $1.38 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.113. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.379%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of APA Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in APA
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APA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$41.00 (14.72% Upside)
$41.00 (14.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
APA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 3.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
69.40%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
APA Corp.
APA Corporation operates in the upstream segment of the oil and natural gas industry, utilizing its various subsidiaries to explore for, develop, and produce hydrocarbon assets. The company maintains significant operational presences in the United States, Egypt, and the United Kingdom, while also conducting exploration activities offshore Suriname. Furthermore, APA Corporation manages critical gathering, processing, and transmission infrastructure within West Texas and holds ownership interests in four major pipelines connecting the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast. Established in 1954, the company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
APA Company Deck
APA Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operational execution, substantial free cash flow generation ($477M in 1Q; ~$2.2B full-year guidance), meaningful trading income (~$1.1B pretax in 2026), disciplined capital allocation, and clear cost-savings progress (targeting $450M run-rate savings and ~$600M run-rate cash cost reduction vs 2024). Offsets included a modest uptick in net debt to $4.1B driven by working capital and incentive payouts, accounting-driven adjusted production reductions in Egypt due to PSC mechanics, short-term U.S. gas curtailments, and some non-core derivative losses. On balance, the positive operational and financial momentum, clear path toward a $3B net debt target, and continued high-margin trading and Suriname growth optionality outweigh the stated near-term headwinds.View all APA earnings summariesAPA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$41.00
▲(14.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.59% Insiders
32.48% Mutual Funds
21.32% Other Institutional Investors
7.69% Public Companies and Individual Investors