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$13.63B
Enterprise ValueAU$26.73B
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$9.73Price Target Upside-2.15% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$3.19B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted, Regulated CashflowsAPA’s core revenues come from long‑term ship‑or‑pay and capacity/haulage contracts plus regulated tariffs and storage fees. These structural contracts reduce volume sensitivity, provide predictable cash receipts to fund distributions and capex, and support stable earnings over the medium term.
Margin Expansion & Cost EfficiencyMaterial margin improvement driven by inflation‑linked tariffs, new asset contributions and targeted cost cuts shows durable operational leverage. Higher margins increase free cash flow resilience, enabling reinvestment into growth projects and sustaining distributions despite macro headwinds.
Funded Organic Growth PipelineA larger $3bn pipeline plus a balance sheet capacity uplift (~A$1bn from S&P threshold changes) gives management flexibility to progress Stage 3A/B and other projects without ordinary equity. Multiple funding levers (hybrids, partnering, asset recycling) support disciplined capital allocation over the next 2–3 years.
Bears Say
High LeverageSignificant leverage increases sensitivity to rising interest costs and compresses financial flexibility. Higher net debt requires larger interest and principal servicing, raising refinancing and covenant risk and limiting scope for opportunistic investment or equity‑friendly actions if markets tighten.
Earnings & Revenue PressureA decline in revenue and net income weakens the growth trajectory and could erode utilization-linked tariffs over time. Persisting top‑line pressure constrains margin carry‑through and free cash flow upside, making it harder to fund growth while maintaining distributions without higher leverage or asset sales.
Contracting & Execution Risk On Stage 3BStage 3B requires material early outlays for long‑lead pipe and depends on customer offtakes. Policy uncertainty and delayed contracts increase merchant risk and could force redeployment, slow revenue ramp, or change project economics, creating a multi‑period execution and underwriting risk.
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$13.63B.
When is APA Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
APA Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 88 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$9.73 (-2.15% Downside)
AU$9.73 (-2.15% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:APA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
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
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$9.73
▼(-2.15% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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