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Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $35.38 -0.53 (-1.48%) (As of 03/30/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$35.27▼$36.5850-Day Range$31.74▼$43.6952-Week Range$30.15▼$51.95Volume6.75 million shsAverage Volume6.14 million shsMarket Capitalization$11.00 billionP/E Ratio3.28Dividend Yield2.83%Price Target$49.06 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media APA MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside38.7% Upside$49.06 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.85% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.00Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth19.93%From $5.97 to $7.16 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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 starsOils/Energy Sector6th out of 249 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry3rd out of 82 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAPA has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $49.06, APA has a forecasted upside of 38.7% from its current price of $35.38.Amount of Analyst CoverageAPA has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.85% of the float of APA has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAPA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in APA has recently increased by 2.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAPA pays a meaningful dividend of 2.83%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAPA has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of APA is 9.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, APA will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.97% next year. This indicates that APA will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for APA. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAPA has a news sentiment score of 0.00. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for APA this week, compared to 12 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 53 people have searched for APA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -22% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 8 people have added APA to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, APA insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.05% of the stock of APA is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions80.79% of the stock of APA is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 4.4 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for APA are expected to grow by 19.93% in the coming year, from $5.97 to $7.16 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of APA is 3.28, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.97.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of APA is 3.28, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 67.00.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAPA has a PEG Ratio of 0.22. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAPA has a P/B Ratio of 8.46. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About APA (NASDAQ:APA) StockAPA 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.Read More Receive APA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for APA and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address APA Stock News HeadlinesMarch 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAPA Co. to Post Q1 2023 Earnings of $0.72 Per Share, Capital One Financial Forecasts (NASDAQ:APA)March 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAPA (NASDAQ:APA) Price Target Cut to $49.00March 31, 2023 | The Oxford Club (Ad)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.March 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAPA (NASDAQ:APA) PT Lowered to $38.00March 27, 2023 | marketwatch.comPhase Locked LoopsMarket Outlook and Forecast to 2030 |Analog Devices, APA Wireless, API Technologies, ASB IncMarch 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAPA (NASDAQ:APA) Given New $42.00 Price Target at CitigroupMarch 14, 2023 | marketwatch.comAPA Corp. stock falls Monday, underperforms marketMarch 13, 2023 | msn.comAmerican Airlines Pilots Union To take Strike Authorization Vote Next MonthMarch 31, 2023 | The Oxford Club (Ad)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.March 10, 2023 | msn.comAmerican Airlines pilots' union votes to authorize strike voteMarch 10, 2023 | msn.comAPA Signs ‘Jumanji’ Franchise’s Madison IsemanMarch 7, 2023 | msn.comAdopt a pet for less during APA's Tour For Life campaignMarch 6, 2023 | stocknews.com1 Under-the-Radar Momentum Stock to Consider NowMarch 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Corporation Joins United Nations Environment Programme’s Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0March 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Corporation Announces 2023 ESG GoalsFebruary 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Corporation Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Financial and Operational ResultsFebruary 21, 2023 | marketwatch.comAdvanced and Predictive Analytics (APA) Software Market Size 2023 Will Touch A New Level In The Upcoming Year 2026February 21, 2023 | msn.comEnergy Stocks Q4 Earnings Roster for Feb 22: PXD, APA & SMFebruary 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Corporation Named One of World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE MagazineFebruary 13, 2023 | marketwatch.com6-Aminopenicillin Acid (6-Apa) Market 2023 | Global Sales Analysis Research Report Forecast till 2025 | Research Reports WorldFebruary 13, 2023 | msn.comAre Riverdale Stars Cole Sprouse And KJ Apa Friends In Real Life?February 13, 2023 | marketwatch.comLatest Survey on "Plywood Market" Report 2023-2028, Updated Report With 114 PagesFebruary 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Corporation Announces Second Successful Flow Test at Sapakara SouthFebruary 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInstitutional investors in APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) lost 7.4% last week but have reaped the benefits of longer-term growthFebruary 2, 2023 | msn.comAustin Pets Alive! in need of emergency dog and cat fosters as winter weather continuesFebruary 2, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAPA Corporation: Natural Gas, Naturally A ProblemFebruary 2, 2023 | msn.comAPA Signs ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Alum Mike ManningSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive APA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for APA and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address APA Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 2/22 Dividend1/20/2023Dividend Payable2/22/2023Last Earnings2/23/2023Today3/30/2023Ex-Dividend for 5/22 Dividend4/20/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/03/2023Dividend Payable5/22/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryN/A SectorOils/Energy Current SymbolNASDAQ:APA CUSIPN/A CIK1841666 Webwww.apachecorp.com Phone(713) 296-6000Fax713-296-6455Employees2,273Year FoundedN/APrice 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 RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage18 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$10.80 Trailing P/E Ratio3.28 Forward P/E Ratio5.93 P/E Growth0.22Net Income$3.67 billion Net Margins34.14% Pretax Margin47.26% Return on Equity198.44% Return on Assets19.98% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio4.05 Current Ratio0.93 Quick Ratio0.93 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$12.13 billion Price / Sales0.91 Cash Flow$11.79 per share Price / Cash Flow3.00 Book Value$4.18 per share Price / Book8.46Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares310,950,000Free Float307,688,000Market Cap$11.00 billion OptionableOptionable Beta3.52 Key ExecutivesJohn J. ChristmannPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorDavid Clay BretchesExecutive Vice President-OperationsStephen J. RineyChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentTravis R. OsborneVice President-Information TechnologyP. Anthony LannieExecutive Vice President & General CounselKey CompetitorsEQTNYSE:EQTChesapeake EnergyNASDAQ:CHKSasolNYSE:SSLOvintivNYSE:OVVMarathon OilNYSE:MROView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsB. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 2,395 shares on 3/15/2023Ownership: 0.006%Victory Capital Management Inc.Sold 139,783 shares on 3/10/2023Ownership: 0.169%Rockefeller Capital Management L.P.Bought 5,483 shares on 3/6/2023Ownership: 0.050%OLD Mission Capital LLCBought 18,623 shares on 3/6/2023Ownership: 0.006%Goehring & Rozencwajg Associates LLCBought 123,753 shares on 3/1/2023Ownership: 0.040%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions 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. View APA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. 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. View analysts price targets for APA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. 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. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is APA's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023. View our APA earnings forecast. 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. Read the conference call transcript. 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. Read our dividend analysis for APA. What ETFs hold APA's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of APA (NASDAQ:APA) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RYE), First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN), AI Powered Equity ETF (AIEQ), Invesco DWA Energy Momentum ETF (PXI), First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG), LeaderShares AlphaFactor Tactical Focused ETF (LSAT), Invesco Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production ETF (PXE) and SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP). 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. View institutional ownership trends. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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 Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. 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