Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Acquires 1,674,739 Shares of APA Corporation $APA

Key Points

• Dimensional Fund Advisors increased its APA stake by 13.6%, buying 1,674,739 shares to hold 14,030,230 shares (about 3.96% of the company) valued at roughly $340.7M.
• APA beat the quarter with EPS $0.91 vs. consensus $0.62 and revenue of $1.99B vs. $1.89B, though revenue was down 26.6% year‑over‑year; analysts forecast about 4.03 EPS for the year.
• The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 (annualized $1.00, yield ~3.1%), institutional investors own about 83% of the stock, and the consensus analyst rating is a "Hold" with a $28.92 target.

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its holdings in shares of APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA - Free Report) by 13.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 14,030,230 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 1,674,739 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned approximately 3.96% of APA worth $340,657,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its holdings in APA by 869.7% in the third quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 194,418 shares of the company's stock worth $4,872,000 after acquiring an additional 174,369 shares in the last quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. increased its holdings in shares of APA by 38.8% during the second quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 284,275 shares of the company's stock valued at $5,199,000 after acquiring an additional 79,451 shares in the last quarter. Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of APA in the 3rd quarter worth about $2,337,000. AE Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in APA by 2,049.4% in the 3rd quarter. AE Wealth Management LLC now owns 403,511 shares of the company's stock worth $9,797,000 after purchasing an additional 384,738 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schroder Investment Management Group grew its position in APA by 22.0% during the 2nd quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group now owns 914,667 shares of the company's stock valued at $16,729,000 after purchasing an additional 165,006 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.01% of the company's stock.

APA Stock Performance

APA opened at $32.38 on Friday. The company's 50 day moving average is $26.87 and its 200 day moving average is $24.84. The company has a current ratio of 0.82, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61. The company has a market cap of $11.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.12, a PEG ratio of 15.11 and a beta of 0.67. APA Corporation has a 12-month low of $13.58 and a 12-month high of $32.78.

APA (NASDAQ:APA - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.91 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.62 by $0.29. The business had revenue of $1.99 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.89 billion. APA had a net margin of 15.55% and a return on equity of 19.89%. The firm's revenue was down 26.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.79 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts predict that APA Corporation will post 4.03 EPS for the current year.

APA Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 22nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 22nd. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.1%. APA's payout ratio is 25.06%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have issued reports on APA. William Blair began coverage on shares of APA in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $32.00 target price for the company. Barclays set a $24.00 target price on shares of APA in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of APA from $24.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Capital One Financial decreased their price objective on shares of APA from $32.00 to $31.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Stephens raised their target price on shares of APA from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $28.92.

Trending Headlines about APA

Here are the key news stories impacting APA this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Benchmark upgraded APA to a "buy" and raised its price target to $40, signaling sizable analyst conviction and giving the stock a clear bullish catalyst. Benchmark Upgrade (Benzinga)
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple broker notes and writeups (Susquehanna, BMO, and other outlets) have pushed price targets higher and called for upside, reinforcing the buy-side momentum behind APA. Susquehanna Forecast (AmericanBankingNews)
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary from an energy expert highlighted APA as a value upstream name (low P/E, cash-flow generation) amid Middle East-driven oil volatility, which attracts investors looking for leverage to rising oil prices. MarketBeat Energy Pick
• Positive Sentiment: Operational analysis (Seeking Alpha) notes APA generated >$1B free cash flow in 2025 after cost cuts and has a long inventory of profitable wells — fundamentals that support higher valuations and buy-side interest. Operational Efficiency Analysis (Seeking Alpha)
• Positive Sentiment: APA announced a dual listing on Nasdaq Texas, boosting regional visibility among Texas-based investors and institutions tied to the Permian — a modestly positive corporate-development catalyst. Dual Listing (GlobeNewswire)
• Neutral Sentiment: Piper Sandler raised its price target to $30 but maintained a neutral rating — a mixed signal that tempers some of the bullish momentum. Piper Sandler Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Legislative noise: a proposed bill (H.R.7554) that would limit greenhouse-gas regulatory reach could be beneficial to fossil-fuel producers if it advances, but it’s early and uncertain. CARBON Act Summary (QuiverQuant)
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest reports in the feed show anomalous/zero values (data errors), so they provide no reliable bearish signal today. (Watch for cleaned-up data in subsequent reports.)
• Negative Sentiment: RBC lifted its target to $29 but kept a "sector perform" call — that target is below the current market price and represents a relative bearish/tempered view from a major bank. RBC Note

APA Profile

APA Corporation NASDAQ: APA is an independent exploration and production company engaged in the acquisition, development and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company operates through three core regions: the United States, Egypt and the North Sea. Through its integrated approach, APA combines geological and geophysical expertise with technical innovation to identify and develop hydrocarbons in both onshore and offshore settings.

In the United States, APA's largest position is in the Permian Basin of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, where it holds substantial acreage dedicated to oil-focused drilling and production.

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