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$8.14 - AU$10.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.34M
Average Volume (3M)3.06M
Market Cap
AU$13.67B
Enterprise ValueAU$26.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$170.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$13.26B
Price to Earnings (P/E)83.5
Beta0.06
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)0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$3.27B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin Expansion & Operational EfficiencySustained EBITDA margin expansion (up 280bps to 77.3%) and targeted corporate cost reductions indicate durable operating leverage. Higher margins reflect inflation-linked tariffs, new asset earnings and ongoing $50m cost-out programs, improving long-term earnings resilience and cash conversion.
Strong Free Cash Flow & Reliable DistributionsRobust free cash flow (H1 FCF $556m) paired with a long track record of distribution growth reflects durable cash generation from contracted, regulated assets. Consistent FCF supports payout reliability and funds reinvestment and de-risked capital allocation without routine equity issuance.
Funded Organic Growth Pipeline & Project CommitmentsA materially expanded ~$3bn organic pipeline, plus committed Stage 3A spending and S&P threshold changes providing ~A$1bn capacity, underpin multi-year EBITDA growth potential. Management's funding plan (debt, hybrids, partners, asset recycling) supports project delivery without routine equity dilution.
Bears Say
High LeverageMaterial leverage raises structural financial risk: higher fixed interest costs reduce free cash flow sensitivity to rate moves and shrink financial flexibility for opportunistic investments. Elevated leverage also increases refinancing and covenant risk during extended project funding cycles.
Declining Revenue & Net Income PressureNegative revenue growth and a marked drop in net income signal underlying top-line pressure that can weaken long-term earnings power. If sustained, slower revenue trends constrain margin carry-through, reduce incremental cash available for growth projects and stress distribution sustainability.
Customer Contracting & Project Execution RiskDelays in customer offtake and policy review create structural underwriting risk for large pipeline expansions. Early procurement (Stage 3B) and merchant exposure can leave APA holding long‑lead assets or underutilised capacity, potentially extending payback and squeezing project returns if commitments lag.
APA Group News
APA FAQ
What was APA Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
APA Group lowest share price was AU$8.14 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$13.67B.
When is APA Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
APA Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 75 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$0.3 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 0.07.
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 -2.384%.
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$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 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$10.07
▲(1.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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