NASDAQ:APA APA (APA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The AI Bottleneck No One is Talking About (From The Bull Report) (Ad) Free APA Stock Alerts $32.34 +0.34 (+1.06%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$32.07▼$32.8750-Day Range$29.62▼$33.7352-Week Range$29.47▼$46.15Volume5.54 million shsAverage Volume6.48 million shsMarket Capitalization$9.76 billionP/E Ratio3.48Dividend Yield3.09%Price Target$44.00 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 RatingHold2.29 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside34.7% Upside$43.56 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.50% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.34Based on 18 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth20.94%From $4.06 to $4.91 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.4.47 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector28th out of 243 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry13th out of 76 stocks 4.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAPA has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $43.56, APA has a forecasted upside of 34.7% from its current price of $32.34.Amount of Analyst CoverageAPA has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.50% of the float of APA has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAPA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in APA has recently increased by 9.49%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAPA pays a meaningful dividend of 3.08%, 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 20.37% 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 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAPA has a news sentiment score of 0.34. 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 0.55 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for APA this week, compared to 15 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 38 people have searched for APA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -30% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows21 people have added APA to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 163% 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 Institutions80.48% 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 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for APA are expected to grow by 20.94% in the coming year, from $4.06 to $4.91 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of APA is 3.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 152.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of APA is 3.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 17.16.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 Banyan Hill PublishingAI Cracks Open Largest Untapped Energy Reserve on EarthThis orb represents the largest untapped energy source in the world… And although this energy resource is unknown by 99% of the public… It makes gas, coal, oil, wind, hydropower, solar, fusion… ]click here to watch a free presentation where I reveal all the details of this lucrative opportunit 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 HeadlinesMarch 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAPA Co. (NASDAQ:APA) Short Interest Up 9.5% in FebruaryMarch 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Apr 2024 39.000 putMarch 19, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)They said crypto was dead. It went up 100X.Bitcoin’s haters are out again. Despite the price doubling in the last six months alone… That hasn’t stopped the experts from piling on. Warren Buffett’s right-hand man Charlie Munger called crypto investors “idiots” in one of his last interviews. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, recently called Bitcoin a “pet rock” and “a hyped-up fraud.” But when it comes to cryptos, these are exactly the people you shouldn’t listen to. They’ve predicted crypto’s demise for years.March 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAPA (NASDAQ:APA) PT Lowered to $34.00 at MizuhoMarch 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Apr 2024 38.000 putMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comLagu Baru XODIAC, Creme Brulee, Sudah Rilis! Tentang Apa Liriknya?March 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Mar 2024 32.500 putMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comAPA Corporation (APA) Fell Despite Good Earnings ResultMarch 19, 2024 | The Bull Report (Ad)The AI Bottleneck No One is Talking AboutRenewable energy is growing at an impressive speed - but not fast enough. This could be one of the greatest periods for the nuclear industry ever.March 15, 2024 | msn.comBlinken to discuss support for Ukraine with leaders of AustriaMarch 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAPA Co. (NASDAQ:APA) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from AnalystsMarch 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMarket Update: APA, DTEMarch 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Corporation: APA to acquire Callon Petroleum in an all-stock transactionMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comAustrian court blocks incestuous rapist Fritzl's move to regular prisonMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comAustrian court orders rapist Fritzl must stay put in prison, APA saysMarch 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAPA Co. to Post Q1 2024 Earnings of $0.73 Per Share, Zacks Research Forecasts (NASDAQ:APA)March 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Mar 2024 33.000 putMarch 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAPA (NASDAQ:APA) Price Target Cut to $33.00March 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAPA Co. (NASDAQ:APA) to Post FY2026 Earnings of $4.98 Per Share, Zacks Research ForecastsMarch 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAPA Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NASDAQ:APA)March 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAPA (APA) Receives a Hold from BernsteinMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Mar 2024 28.500 putMarch 7, 2024 | uk.news.yahoo.comKJ Apa and Clara Berry split up after four years of datingMarch 7, 2024 | msn.comRiverdale’s KJ Apa and Clara Berry Call It Quits After Four-Year RelationshipMarch 6, 2024 | msn.comClara Berry Confirms She’s ‘Free’ After 4-Year Relationship With KJ Apa: ‘Everything Is Better’March 6, 2024 | msn.comSpy: New Zealand actor KJ Apa and French model Clara Berry have split after four yearsMarch 6, 2024 | msn.com“Stick a Fork in Cancer” and Mi Apa Latin Café team up against cancerSee 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 Payable2/22/2024Today3/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/01/2024Fiscal 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$43.56 High Stock Price Target$59.00 Low Stock Price Target$30.00 Potential Upside/Downside+36.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.29 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$9.28 Trailing P/E Ratio3.48 Forward P/E Ratio7.97 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$9.54 per share Price / Cash Flow3.39 Book Value$12.03 per share Price / Book2.69Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares301,820,000Free Float298,227,000Market Cap$9.76 billion OptionableOptionable Beta3.27 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.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:COGParsley EnergyNYSE:PEWPX EnergyNYSE:WPXMarathon OilNYSE:MROView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipVanguard Group Inc.Bought 924,400 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 14.129%Fisher Asset Management LLCSold 11,287 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 0.089%Greenwood Capital Associates LLCSold 378 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 0.007%Royal London Asset Management Ltd.Bought 781 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.021%Transcendent Capital Group LLCBought 1,838 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Institutional Transactions APA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell APA stock right now? 17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for APA in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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? 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for APA's stock. Their APA share price targets range from $30.00 to $59.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $43.56 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 34.7% 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 2024? APA's stock was trading at $35.88 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, APA stock has decreased by 9.9% and is now trading at $32.34. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting APA? APA saw a increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 19,490,000 shares, an increase of 9.5% from the February 14th total of 17,800,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 5,650,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.4 days. Currently, 6.5% of the shares of the company are sold short. View APA's Short Interest. 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 were APA's earnings last quarter? APA Co. (NASDAQ:APA) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 22nd. The company reported $1.15 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.33 by $0.18. The business earned $2.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.07 billion. APA had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 62.64% and a net margin of 34.95%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 12.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm 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 paid 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 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 3.08%. 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 20.37% 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 Energy Exploration & Production ETF (PXE), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RSPG), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RYE), LeaderShares AlphaFactor Tactical Focused ETF (LSAT), First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG), SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) and First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN). How will APA's stock buyback program work? APA declared that its board has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, September 14th 2022, which authorizes the company to buyback 40,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is 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 shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (13.90%), Vanguard Group Inc. (14.13%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (6.62%), Harris Associates L P (5.12%), Smead Capital Management Inc. (1.71%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.27%). 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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