APA Group (APAJF)
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APAJF Stock Chart & Stats
$7.01
-$0.47(-10.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$7.01
-$0.47(-10.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.77 - $8.05
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.19K
Average Volume (3M)1.29K
Market Cap
$10.02B
Enterprise Value$26.82B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$170.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.26B
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.0
Beta0.08
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.16%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.12
Shares Outstanding1,323,751,500
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume1,286
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 Cap2.68
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.46
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit25.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.85
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.46Price Target Upside-7.85% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.29B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted, Fee-based ModelAPA's core earnings are underpinned by long‑term, fee‑based tariffs (including inflation linkage) and newly commissioned assets. That predictable contractual cashflow profile supports repeatable EBITDA and reduces revenue cyclicality, providing durable funding for operations and projects.
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained free cash flow (A$556m H1) and improving operating cash conversion give APA the financial capacity to fund distributions, capital expenditure and selected growth without routine equity issuance. Reliable FCF supports the 23‑year distribution record and funds high‑return projects.
Funded Multi-year Growth PipelineManagement expanded a funded organic pipeline (~A$3bn) and has committed Stage 3A FID. Combined with balance‑sheet headroom, this gives visible, multi‑year capital deployment opportunities that should generate incremental contracted cashflows and compound asset returns over several years.
Bears Say
High LeverageA heavy reliance on debt and a low equity ratio increases sensitivity to higher interest costs and reduces financial flexibility. Elevated leverage raises refinancing and covenant risk, constrains optionality for new investments, and can erode free cash available to equity if rates or cash taxes rise.
Negative Revenue & Profit PressureA turning negative top line and materially lower net profit margins shrink the earnings base that funds distributions and reinvestment. Persistent revenue weakness undermines ROE and could force tougher capital allocation choices, delaying payback on growth projects absent a revenue recovery.
Project Underwriting & Policy RiskDelays in customer contracting and uncertainty from policy reviews create merchant and underwriting risk for large projects (eg Stage 3B). That can defer expected cashflows, strand long‑lead expenditures or force higher-cost redeployment, increasing execution risk and compressing project returns.
APA Group News
APAJF FAQ
What was APA Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
APA Group lowest stock price was $4.77 and its highest was $8.05 in the past 12 months.
What is APA Group’s market cap?
APA Group’s market cap is $10.02B.
When is APA Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
APA Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 112 days.
How were APA Group’s earnings last quarter?
APA Group released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported $0.052 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.067 by -$0.014.
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 $0.196 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.16%. See more information on APA Group dividends here
What is APA Group’s EPS estimate?
APA Group’s EPS estimate is 0.06.
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 $0.052 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.067. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.911%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of APA Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in APAJF
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:
$6.46 (-7.85% Downside)
$6.46 (-7.85% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
APAJF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
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.
APAJF Company Deck
APAJF 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 APAJF earnings summariesAPAJF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$6.46
▼(-7.85% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.02% Insiders
5.88% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
84.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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