APA (APA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

APA Corporation is an independent exploration and production company engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company focuses on managing a portfolio of diversified assets, combining cost‐effective development in core onshore U.S. basins with strategically positioned international operations. APA employs modern seismic technologies, horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques to optimize recovery and enhance the performance of its conventional and unconventional reservoirs.

In the United States, APA’s principal assets are located in the Permian Basin, where it holds extensive acreage in both the Midland and Delaware sub-basins. The company also maintains operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Internationally, APA has a significant presence in Egypt’s Western Desert through joint ventures and concession agreements, and it operates in the North Sea under production-sharing and license arrangements. This geographic diversification provides the company with exposure to multiple commodity price cycles and regulatory regimes.

Founded in 1954 by Raymond Plank, APA Corporation built its reputation through disciplined capital allocation and a series of acquisitions, including the purchase of Mariner Energy and parts of BP’s U.S. onshore portfolio. The company moved its headquarters to Houston, Texas, to position itself at the heart of the U.S. energy industry. Over the decades, APA has evolved its operational focus to emphasize cost control, capital efficiency and environmental stewardship as industry best practices continue to advance.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer John J. Christmann IV and a board of directors with deep energy-sector experience, APA pursues a commitment to safe operations and responsible resource development. The company has articulated goals around reducing greenhouse gas emissions intensity, improving water management in its operations and supporting local communities. Through its integrated field operations teams and centralized corporate functions, APA continues to adapt to changing market conditions while pursuing long-term value creation for its shareholders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $19.39 to $19.66
• 50-Day Range: $15.49 to $21.01
• 52-Week Range: $13.58 to $33.41
• Volume: 3.51 million shs
• Average Volume: 8.46 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $7.05 billion
• P/E Ratio: 4.86
• Dividend Yield: 5.13%
• Price Target: $24.72
• Consensus Rating: Hold

APA Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

APA scored higher than 75% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 89th out of 267 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

APA has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.06, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

APA has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -9.93%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for APA are expected to decrease by -9.93% in the coming year, from $4.03 to $3.63 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of APA is 4.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of APA is 4.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 61.45.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

APA has a PEG Ratio of 6.18. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

APA has a P/B Ratio of 1.13. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

10.93% of the float of APA has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

APA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in APA has recently increased by 1.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

APA is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.12%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

APA does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of APA is 35.97%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, APA will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.55% next year. This indicates that APA will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

10.93% of the float of APA has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

APA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in APA has recently increased by 1.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.69

News Sentiment

APA has a news sentiment score of 0.69. 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 Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for APA this week, compared to 18 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 48 people have searched for APA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -4% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 7 people have added APA to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -13% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, APA insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.69% of the stock of APA is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

83.01% of the stock of APA is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

APA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have APA shares performed this year?

APA's stock was trading at $23.09 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, APA stock has decreased by 15.6% and is now trading at $19.4850.

How were APA's earnings last quarter?

APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The company reported $1.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.83 by $0.23. The business's revenue was up 35.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are APA's major shareholders?

APA's top institutional shareholders include Cullen Investment Group LTD..
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.

What other stocks do shareholders of APA own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that APA investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Broadcom (AVGO), Tesla (TSLA) and Chevron (CVX).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/22 Dividend: 4/22/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/22 Dividend: 4/22/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/22/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Record date for 8/22 Dividend: 7/22/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/22 Dividend: 7/22/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL - US EXP&PROD
• Sub-Industry: Petroleum And Natural Gas
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:APA
• CIK: 1841666
• Web: www.apachecorp.com
• Phone: (713) 296-6000
• Fax: 713-296-6455
• Employees: 2,305
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $24.72
• High Stock Price Target: $42.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $14.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +26.9%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.06
• Research Coverage: 18 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.78
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 7.01
• Forward P/E Ratio: 4.83
• P/E Growth: 6.18
• Net Income: $804 million
• Net Margins: 9.75%
• Pretax Margin: 17.72%
• Return on Equity: 23.22%
• Return on Assets: 7.63%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.81
• Current Ratio: 0.89
• Quick Ratio: 0.89

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $9.74 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.72
• Cash Flow: $9.69 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.01
• Book Value: $17.20 per share
• Price / Book: 1.13

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 361,660,000
• Free Float: 359,169,000
• Market Cap: $7.05 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.25