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APA Stock Chart & Stats
$41.35
-$0.27(-0.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$41.35
-$0.27(-0.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.57 - $45.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.37M
Average Volume (3M)5.61M
Market Cap
$15.48B
Enterprise Value$15.89K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$444.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.88B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.0
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.73
Shares Outstanding350,351,500
10 Day Avg. Volume4,924,156
30 Day Avg. Volume5,614,057
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$43.13Price Target Upside4.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)5.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.83B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow gives APA capacity to fund exploration and development, reduce debt, and return capital. Cash generation exceeding recent annual levels indicates improved financial support for operations, although commodity exposure remains.
Operational And Cost EfficiencyProducing more Permian oil with fewer rigs and a stable capital budget suggests durable improvements in drilling, field operations, and capital efficiency. Lower operating costs can support margins and cash flow across a range of commodity prices.
Deleveraging And Capital ReturnsDebt repayment strengthens financial resilience in a cyclical industry, while the stated net-debt target provides a measurable balance-sheet objective. Returning a defined share of free cash flow can reinforce shareholder alignment without abandoning deleveraging.
Bears Say
Cyclical Revenue And EarningsAPA sells oil, gas, and NGLs at prices linked to volatile commodity markets, making revenue and earnings inherently less predictable. Repeated top-line declines and earnings swings can constrain investment planning and reduce the reliability of shareholder distributions.
Historical Balance-Sheet VolatilityThe current balance sheet is healthier, but prior leverage and equity swings show that APA’s financial position can deteriorate materially during commodity downturns. This history increases sensitivity to weaker prices, lower production, or large development commitments.
Exploration And Cost Execution RiskFuture growth depends partly on uncertain exploration results and projects with delayed timing, while inflation can erode the benefits of efficiency programs. Dry holes, deferred wells, or higher development costs could weaken production growth and cash returns.
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APA FAQ
What was APA’s price range in the past 12 months?
APA lowest stock price was $21.57 and its highest was $45.66 in the past 12 months.
What is APA’s market cap?
APA’s market cap is $15.48B.
When is APA’s upcoming earnings report date?
APA’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were APA’s earnings last quarter?
APA released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $1.89 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.896 by -$0.006.
Is APA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts APA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does APA pay dividends?
APA pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.34%. See more information on APA dividends here
What is APA’s EPS estimate?
APA’s EPS estimate is 1.29.
How many shares outstanding does APA have?
APA has 350,351,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to APA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
APA reported an EPS of $1.89 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.896. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.395%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of APA?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in 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 Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$43.13 (4.31% Upside)
$43.13 (4.31% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
APA Sentiment 83%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 801.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.5%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
101.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.58%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
APA
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operational execution, meaningful cost and capital efficiency gains, robust free cash flow generation ($738M in Q2; >$1.2B YTD) and concrete balance sheet progress (H1 debt repayments, $3B net debt target expected in 2027). Management increased the exit run-rate savings target to $500M, raised Permian oil guidance to 123k bpd while lowering LOE guidance and holding the capital budget to $1.3B, and highlighted high-potential growth projects (GranMorgu on budget and on schedule for mid-2028; strategic Alaska infrastructure purchase; ENI partnership in Uruguay). Headwinds include inflationary pressures, timing-related LOE shifts (North Sea), deferred exploration timing (Block 58), some near-term gas timing impacts at Khafre, and frontier exploration risk in Uruguay. Overall, the positive operational and financial momentum, acceleration of run-rate savings, strong cash generation and clear path to deleveraging and shareholder returns substantially outweigh the listed challenges.View all APA earnings summariesAPA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$43.13
▲(4.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.60% Insiders
34.65% Mutual Funds
21.06% Other Institutional Investors
6.10% Public Companies and Individual Investors