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NASDAQ:APA

APA - APA Stock Forecast, Price & News

$35.38
-0.53 (-1.48%)
(As of 03/30/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$35.27
$36.58
50-Day Range
$31.74
$43.69
52-Week Range
$30.15
$51.95
Volume
6.75 million shs
Average Volume
6.14 million shs
Market Capitalization
$11.00 billion
P/E Ratio
3.28
Dividend Yield
2.83%
Price Target
$49.06

APA MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
38.7% Upside
$49.06 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.85% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.00mentions of APA in the last 14 days
Based on 12 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
19.93%
From $5.97 to $7.16 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.34 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

6th out of 249 stocks

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry

3rd out of 82 stocks


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About APA (NASDAQ:APA) Stock

APA Corp. explores for oil and natural gas through its subsidiaries. It produces oil and gas with operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom, and exploration activities offshore in Suriname. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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APA Stock News Headlines

APA (NASDAQ:APA) Price Target Cut to $49.00
My No. 1 dividend stock for a LIFETIME of income.
Few people realize this… But dividends account for up to 90% of the stock market's returns over the past century!  I think it's a crying shame folks don't know how powerful dividends are.
APA (NASDAQ:APA) PT Lowered to $38.00
APA (NASDAQ:APA) Given New $42.00 Price Target at Citigroup
APA Corp. stock falls Monday, underperforms market
My No. 1 dividend stock for a LIFETIME of income.
Few people realize this… But dividends account for up to 90% of the stock market's returns over the past century!  I think it's a crying shame folks don't know how powerful dividends are.
APA Corporation Announces 2023 ESG Goals
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APA Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/22 Dividend
1/20/2023
Dividend Payable
2/22/2023
Last Earnings
2/23/2023
Today
3/30/2023
Ex-Dividend for 5/22 Dividend
4/20/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/03/2023
Dividend Payable
5/22/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:APA
Employees
2,273
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$49.06
High Stock Price Forecast
$65.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$38.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+38.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
18 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$3.67 billion
Pretax Margin
47.26%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$12.13 billion
Cash Flow
$11.79 per share
Book Value
$4.18 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
307,688,000
Market Cap
$11.00 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
3.52

Key Executives

  • John J. Christmann
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • David Clay Bretches
    Executive Vice President-Operations
  • Stephen J. RineyStephen J. Riney
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Travis R. Osborne
    Vice President-Information Technology
  • P. Anthony LannieP. Anthony Lannie
    Executive Vice President & General Counsel













APA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell APA stock right now?

18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for APA in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" APA shares.
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What is APA's stock price forecast for 2023?

18 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for APA's shares. Their APA share price forecasts range from $38.00 to $65.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $49.06 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 38.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have APA shares performed in 2023?

APA's stock was trading at $46.68 at the beginning of the year. Since then, APA shares have decreased by 24.2% and is now trading at $35.38.
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When is APA's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023.
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.

How were APA's earnings last quarter?

APA Co. (NASDAQ:APA) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 23rd. The company reported $1.48 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.44 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $2.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.37 billion. APA had a net margin of 34.14% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 198.44%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 7.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.29 EPS.
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How often does APA pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for APA?

APA declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, April 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Monday, May 22nd. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.83%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 20th.
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Is APA a good dividend stock?

APA (NASDAQ:APA) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.83%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 9.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, APA will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.97% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for APA.

How will APA's stock buyback program work?

APA announced that its board has approved a share buyback program on Wednesday, September 14th 2022, which permits the company to repurchase 40,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

What is John J. Christmann, IV's approval rating as APA's CEO?

111 employees have rated APA Chief Executive Officer John J. Christmann, IV on Glassdoor.com. John J. Christmann, IV has an approval rating of 29% among the company's employees. This puts John J. Christmann, IV in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 41.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at APA to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of APA own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other APA investors own include Coty (COTY), Designer Brands (DBI), Boxlight (BOXL), Cloudera (CLDR), Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Energy Transfer (ET), H&R Block (HRB) and WW International (WW).

What is APA's stock symbol?

APA trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "APA."

Who are APA's major shareholders?

APA's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Harris Associates L P (3.15%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.29%), Morgan Stanley (1.39%), LSV Asset Management (1.04%), First Trust Advisors LP (0.95%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.80%). Insiders that own company stock include Chansoo Joung, Juliet S Ellis, P Anthony Lannie and Stephen J Riney.
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How do I buy shares of APA?

Shares of APA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is APA's stock price today?

One share of APA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $35.38.

How much money does APA make?

APA (NASDAQ:APA) has a market capitalization of $11.00 billion and generates $12.13 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $3.67 billion in net income (profit) each year or $10.80 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does APA have?

The company employs 2,273 workers across the globe.

How can I contact APA?

APA's mailing address is ONE POST OAK CENTRAL 2000 POST OAK BLVD STE 100, HOUSTON TX, 77056. The official website for the company is www.apachecorp.com. The company can be reached via phone at (713) 296-6000, via email at gary.clark@apachecorp.com, or via fax at 713-296-6455.

This page (NASDAQ:APA) was last updated on 3/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff