Most-Downgraded StocksMost-DowngradedNASDAQ:APA APA (APA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Secret Bull Market Starts in This Unusual Sector (From Altimetry) (Ad) Free APA Stock Alerts $32.36 -0.07 (-0.22%) (As of 04/19/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$32.16▼$32.9550-Day Range$29.62▼$35.7452-Week Range$29.47▼$46.15Volume4.81 million shsAverage Volume6.90 million shsMarket Capitalization$9.74 billionP/E Ratio3.49Dividend Yield3.09%Price Target$41.90 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get APA alerts: Email Address APA MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.21 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside29.5% Upside$41.90 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.50Based on 38 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth14.23%From $4.85 to $5.54 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.27 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector38th out of 227 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry15th out of 71 stocks 4.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAPA has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.21, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAPA has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for APA. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAPA pays a meaningful dividend of 3.10%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAPA does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of APA is 10.78%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, APA will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.05% 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 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAPA has a news sentiment score of 0.50. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 38 news articles for APA this week, compared to 16 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 37 people have searched for APA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -3% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows22 people have added APA to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 16% 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 1.19% of the stock of APA is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions83.01% 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 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for APA are expected to grow by 14.23% in the coming year, from $4.85 to $5.54 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of APA is 3.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.09.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of APA is 3.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 19.99.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAPA has a P/B Ratio of 2.69. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad AltimetrySecret Bull Market Starts in This Unusual Sector"We're only at the very beginning of a new wave that could deliver 500%-plus gains in the years to come." In fact, 50 small companies related to this sector have already soared 100% or more in a recent 90-day stretch. Click for my No. 1 investment, all free of charge, click here. About APA Stock (NASDAQ:APA)APA Corporation, an independent energy company, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. It has oil and gas operations in the United States, Egypt, and North Sea. The company also has exploration and appraisal activities in Suriname, as well as holds interests in projects located in Uruguay and internationally. APA Corporation was incorporated in 1954 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.Read More APA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart APA Stock News HeadlinesApril 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comThe Analyst Landscape: 15 Takes On APAApril 19, 2024 | msn.comInfinite scrolling among social media features that risk young users' mental healthApril 19, 2024 | Altimetry (Ad)Secret Bull Market Starts in This Unusual Sector"We're only at the very beginning of a new wave that could deliver 500%-plus gains in the years to come." In fact, 50 small companies related to this sector have already soared 100% or more in a recent 90-day stretch. 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April 17, 2024 | msn.comAmerican Airlines pilots say there's been a 'significant spike' in safety problemsApril 17, 2024 | msn.comAmerican Airlines' Pilot's Union Warns Of "Spike" In Safety IssuesApril 17, 2024 | investorplace.comDimon's LNG Rant: 3 Natural Gas Stocks to Buy Despite Biden's Export PauseApril 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.com6 Idiosyncratic trades ahead of earning seasons - GSApril 16, 2024 | msn.comAmerican Airlines pilots union warns of "significant spike" in safety-related issuesApril 16, 2024 | benzinga.comAPA Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market SentimentApril 16, 2024 | msn.comAmerican Airlines pilots union warns of ‘significant spike’ in safety problemsApril 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAPA (NASDAQ:APA) Receives "Underweight" Rating from Morgan StanleyApril 15, 2024 | seekingalpha.comShort interest on energy stocks up in March; APA and EQT most shorted, COP least shortedApril 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ1 2024 EPS Estimates for APA Co. (NASDAQ:APA) Lifted by AnalystApril 14, 2024 | msn.comWoman Asks Internet What Made Childhood Magical, Not Prepared for AnswersApril 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) Looks Like A Good Stock, And It's Going Ex-Dividend SoonApril 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAPA (NASDAQ:APA) Raised to "Buy" at StockNews.comApril 13, 2024 | msn.comMuslim And Christian Alike, Egypt's Religious Institutions Make The Economic Crisis WorseApril 13, 2024 | forbes.comDelta And United Contracts Prohibit Single Pilot Cockpits. American’s Doesn’t.April 13, 2024 | msn.comGunmen Kill 5, Kidnap 1 In BenueApril 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAPA (NASDAQ:APA) PT Raised to $40.00 at JPMorgan Chase & Co.April 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCapital One Financial Comments on APA Co.'s Q2 2024 Earnings (NASDAQ:APA)See More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 2/22 Dividend1/19/2024Last Earnings2/22/2024Dividend Payable2/22/2024Today4/19/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/22 Dividend4/19/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/01/2024Dividend Payable5/22/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorOils/Energy Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:APA CUSIPN/A CIK1841666 Webwww.apachecorp.com Phone(713) 296-6000Fax713-296-6455Employees2,271Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$41.90 High Stock Price Target$57.00 Low Stock Price Target$28.00 Potential Upside/Downside+29.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.21 Research Coverage19 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$9.28 Trailing P/E Ratio3.49 Forward P/E Ratio6.67 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$2.86 billion Net Margins34.95% Pretax Margin35.19% Return on Equity62.64% Return on Assets10.12% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.41 Current Ratio1.02 Quick Ratio1.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$8.19 billion Price / Sales1.19 Cash Flow$9.60 per share Price / Cash Flow3.37 Book Value$12.03 per share Price / Book2.69Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares301,090,000Free Float297,511,000Market Cap$9.74 billion OptionableOptionable Beta3.27 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleGrowth stocks offer a lot of bang for your buck, and we've got the next upcoming superstars to strongly consider for your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John J. Christmann IV (Age 57)CEO & Director Comp: $4.32MMr. Stephen J. Riney (Age 63)President & CFO Comp: $2.27MMr. David Clay Bretches (Age 59)Executive Vice President of Operations Comp: $1.86MMr. P. Anthony Lannie (Age 70)Executive VP & General Counsel Comp: $1.75MMr. David Alan Pursell (Age 58)Executive Vice President of Development Comp: $1.83MMs. Rebecca A. Hoyt (Age 60)Senior VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Mr. Mark D. Maddox (Age 57)Executive VP of Administration Mr. Gary Thomas Clark (Age 53)Vice President of Investor Relations Ms. Castlen Kennedy (Age 45)Vice President of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Mr. Ben C. Rodgers (Age 44)Senior VP of Midstream and Marketing & Treasurer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCimarex EnergyNYSE:XECCabot Oil & GasNYSE:COGAntero ResourcesNYSE:ARRange ResourcesNYSE:RRCChesapeake EnergyNASDAQ:CHKView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.Bought 6,002 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.247%State of Alaska Department of RevenueSold 10,480 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.022%Norden Group LLCBought 10,318 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.003%State of Michigan Retirement SystemBought 14,900 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.038%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCBought 9,133 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.009%View All Institutional Transactions APA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell APA stock right now? 19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for APA in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" APA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in APA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View APA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is APA's stock price target for 2024? 19 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for APA's shares. Their APA share price targets range from $28.00 to $57.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $41.90 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 29.5% 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 2024? APA's stock was trading at $35.88 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, APA shares have decreased by 9.8% and is now trading at $32.36. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is APA's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024. View our APA earnings forecast. How can I listen to APA's earnings call? APA will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 2nd at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were APA's earnings last quarter? APA Co. (NASDAQ:APA) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 22nd. The company reported $1.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.33 by $0.18. The business earned $2.17 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.07 billion. APA had a net margin of 34.95% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 62.64%. The business's revenue was down 12.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.48 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does APA pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for APA? APA announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Wednesday, May 22nd. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.09%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 19th. Read our dividend analysis for APA. 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 3.10%. The dividend payout ratio is 10.78%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, APA will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.05% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. 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 Noble Absolute Return ETF (NOPE), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RYE), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RSPG), First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG), BTD Capital Fund (DIP), SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP), Invesco Energy Exploration & Production ETF (PXE) and First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN). How will APA's stock buyback program work? APA announced that its board has approved a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, September 14th 2022, which authorizes the company to repurchase 40,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company's management 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). Who are APA's major shareholders? APA's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.42%), Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.25%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.25%), Woodstock Corp (0.09%), Portman Square Capital LLP (0.00%) and Foundation Resource Management Inc. (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Chansoo Joung, 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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