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APA·APA Corporation

$43.48
-1.01 (-2.27%)
Pre-Market
High
$43.95
Open
$43.21
Market Cap
15.23B
52W High
$52.97
Low
$43.15
P. Close
$43.48
P/E
9.08
52W Low
$22.83
Fwd P/E
8.09
DailyIQ Est.
$49.18
Inst. Own.
86.8%
Short Interest
6.66%
Days to Cover
5.0
Div. Yield
2.27%
Next Ex-Div
~Jan 22
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Nov 4, 2026tone -1.1 vs prior release · 127 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
94
BULLISH
News Sentiment
67
BULLISH
On Nov 5, analysts Mike Scialla of Stephens & Co. and Stephen Richardson of Evercore ISI Group both raised their price targets for APA, with Scialla upgrading the stock to an equal‑weight rating and lifting the target to $51, while Richardson kept an in‑line rating and increased the target to $53. The upgrades were attributed to an improved earnings outlook and stronger upstream production metrics for Scialla, and to confidence in the company’s oil and gas operations for Richardson. On Nov 4, APA Corporation reported third‑quarter 2026 results, posting revenue of $2.77 billion—up 51 % year‑on‑year and above the $2.42 billion estimate—and non‑GAAP earnings per share of $1.94, 21.9 % above consensus. The company also noted a free‑cash‑flow margin of 25.2 %, up from 18.5 % a year earlier, indicating enhanced operational efficiency. Earlier on Nov 4, another report highlighted the same earnings per share of $1.94 and revenue of $2.81 billion, both beating analyst expectations and reinforcing a trend of consistent outperformance over the past four quarters. A fourth summary from Nov 4 noted that the earnings release was made available online and a conference call was scheduled for Nov 5, with no new guidance or material changes to the company’s outlook.
LOW TARGET
$37 -14.8%
3 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$49 +12.8%
23 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$63 +45.0%
9 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$37.00 - $63.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
5/8/18/3/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$49.18 (+13.2%)
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas E&P
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Symbol
APA
Description
APA Corporation is an independent energy producer focused on the exploration, development, and extraction of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company's core operations are concentrated in the United States, Egypt, and the North Sea, representing its primary revenue-generating regions. Beyond its established production areas, APA is actively engaged in exploration and appraisal activities in Suriname, indicating a commitment to expanding its resource base. Furthermore, the company maintains strategic interests in projects located in Uruguay and other international locations, diversifying its portfolio. Established in 1954 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, APA Corporation has a long history in the energy sector.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
11,768 shares
$466K
Bay Annell R-
Award/Grant1,203 shares2026-09-30
Ellis Juliet S-
Award/Grant1,203 shares2026-09-30
Fisher Kenneth M.-
Award/Grant1,203 shares2026-09-30
Hooper Charles W-
Award/Grant1,203 shares2026-09-30
Joung Chansoo-
Award/Grant1,203 shares2026-09-30
67/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Positive operating cash flow
✕High liabilities relative to assets
✓Analyst target above current price
Current Ratio
0.82x
Debt / Equity
0.74x
Return on Equity
23.5%
Earnings Summary
In the most recent two quarters, Q3 2026 and Q4 2026, APA reported EPS of $1.94 and $1.89 respectively, both surpassing analyst estimates of $1.57 and $1.87, and revenue of $2.81 billion and $2.40 billion, beating forecasts of $2.32 billion and $2.49 billion. Compared to Q1–Q2 2026, the company maintained a steady EPS growth trajectory, with Q3 2026 EPS up 3.4 % from Q2 and Q4 2026 EPS slightly down 0.9 % from Q3, while revenue grew 16.5 % from Q2 to Q3 and 4.2 % from Q3 to Q4, indicating a deceleration in top‑line momentum but consistent upside relative to expectations. Historically, APA has posted year‑over‑year revenue growth in each of the last four quarters, with EPS consistently beating consensus in three of those periods, underscoring a pattern of operational efficiency and margin expansion even when revenue growth slows. Recent news highlights from November 2026 confirm this trend: analysts raised consensus EPS estimates by 37 % and projected revenue growth of 17.6 % for Q3, reflecting confidence in the company’s production gains and higher commodity prices; the firm’s free‑cash‑flow margin improved to 25.2 % from 18.5 % a year earlier, reinforcing its earnings resilience.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.45$0.87$1.29$1.71$2.13Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$1.81 - -
Q3'26$1.57$1.94+23.8%
Q2'26$1.87$1.89+1.0%
Q1'26$1.14$1.38+20.9%
Q4'25$0.65$0.91+40.4%
Q3'25$0.79$0.93+17.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.7B$2.0B$2.3B$2.6B$3.0BQ3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$2.5B - -
Q3'26$2.5B$2.8B+11.2%
Q2'26$2.5B$2.4B-3.6%
Q1'26$2.2B$2.2B-0.1%
Q4'25$1.9B$2.0B+5.4%
Q3'25 - $2.0B -

Market Data

APA Stock Snapshot

BULLISH94/100
$43.44−$0.51 (1.2%)
Market cap
15.23B
P/E ratio
9.1
Day range
$43.15 – $43.95
News sentiment
67/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$49.00 (+12.8%)
Consensus
Hold · 35 analysts
52-week range+90.3% off low · -18.0% from high
$22.83$52.97
Price $43.44 DailyIQ Est. $49.18

APA Corporation screens well technically, with price sitting in the upper part of its 52-week range. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Behaviour On Record

What APA's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
48.7% 68th pct
Below its peak
-56.4%
vs 200-day average
+18.6%
Up days (1y)
54%

APA Corporation is currently running 48.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against APA's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 68th percentile — a little above its own norm, against a typical reading of 41.7%.

APA is trading -56.4% below its running peak. Across 13 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -44.3%, and the deepest was -87.9% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began, and where past declines also continued.

Price sits +18.6% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 80th percentile — a somewhat wider gap than its own norm. Over the past year APA closed higher on 54% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a rising streak.

On November specifically: over 13 years of records, APA finished the month higher 6 of 13 times, with a median return of -0.4% and an average of +3.0%. Its strongest month historically has been April at +14.8% on average, its weakest May at -1.9%.

Overnight risk is measurable too: APA has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 313 of 3,268 sessions (9.6% of the time), with the largest gaps running +17.0% and -19.4%.

Across the last 4 dated reports on file, APA moved an average of 3.6% in the session after earnings, closing higher 3 of those 4 times, with a median move of +2.7% and a largest of +4.9%.

All figures computed from 3,269 daily closes between 2013-11-06 and 2026-11-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against APA's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of APA's sector?

APA Corporation sits in the Energy sector, currently ranked 9th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (lagging).

Sector rank
#9 of 12
Sector state
Lagging
Sector rotation score
9

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for APA?

CallsPuts

For APA Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-11-06, 0 days out), open interest is roughly balanced between puts and calls (put/call ratio of 1.10), with at-the-money implied volatility around 25.0%.

Put/call ratio (2026-11-06)
1.10
ATM implied volatility
25.0%
Total open interest
5,617

Analyst Consensus Estimates

What do analysts expect APA to earn?

Analysts expect APA Corporation to earn $6.62 per share in the fiscal year ending Dec 2026 and $5.27 in the fiscal year ending Dec 2029, from 2 estimates. These are analyst forecasts, not company guidance, and later years rest on fewer analysts.

Quarter endingEPS estimateEPS rangeEPS analystsRevenue estimateRevenue analysts
Sep 2026$1.59$0.91 to $2.0126$2.51B7
Dec 2026$1.86$1.25 to $2.6525$2.53B7
Mar 2027$1.40$0.68 to $1.818~$2.40B-
Jun 2027$1.25$0.71 to $1.518~$2.14B-
Sep 2027$1.13$0.72 to $1.428~$1.94B-
Fiscal year endingEPS estimateEPS rangeEPS analystsRevenue estimateRevenue analysts
Dec 2026$6.62$5.84 to $7.4323$9.68B7
Dec 2027$5.38$2.43 to $7.1826$8.63B7
Dec 2028$4.23$1.90 to $5.596~$7.26B-
Dec 2029$5.27$5.13 to $5.412~$9.04B-

Revenue marked ~ is our calculation from the EPS estimate, not analyst consensus.

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on APA?

Susquehanna most recently reiterated its rating on APA Corporation to Positive on Oct 20, 2026 with a price target of $58 (from $47). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 1 upgrade against 0 downgrades, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
Susquehanna: Positive
90-day upgrades
1
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
+1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 20, 2026SusquehannaMaintainedPositive$47 → $58
Oct 15, 2026ScotiabankInitiatedSector Perform$44
Oct 15, 2026MizuhoMaintainedUnderperform$36 → $44
Oct 15, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedUnderweight$41 → $43
Oct 15, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedSector Perform$47 → $49
Oct 14, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedEqual-Weight$50 → $51
Oct 12, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$47 → $52
Oct 12, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$44 → $45
Oct 9, 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratedEqual-Weight$49
Sep 21, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$39 → $44
Sep 14, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$41 → $47
Sep 3, 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatedNeutral-

Earnings Release, Scored

What did APA Corporation's latest earnings release say?

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

Tone62.2/ 100-1.1 vs prior release
Hedging words1.35per 100 words+0.54 vs prior release
Tone, last 3 releasesScale 50–78

Most important lines

  1. 1

    Repaid $451 million of debt maturities in the third quarter; total debt has declined by $2.8 billion since year-end 2024, lowering annualized interest expense by more than $180 million;

    New this quarter
  2. 2

    Reiterated $500 million run-rate cost savings across capital, lease operating expense and G&A by year-end 2026;

    New this quarter
  3. 3

    Increased full-year 2026 free cash flow outlook to approximately $2.9 billion, reflecting stronger operating performance and higher commodity prices;

    New this quarter

Peers & ETF holders

APA peers & ETF holders

News & sentiment

What is the news saying about APA?

APA fell 1.4% over the month to Nov 6. News tone held between 54 and 77 from Oct 6 to Oct 20, then dropped to 42 on Oct 22.

Daily close and news tone, Oct 6 to Nov 6
$45$50Oct 6: tone 72Oct 7: tone 54Oct 8: tone 56Oct 9: tone 65Oct 12: tone 77Oct 13: tone 77Oct 14: tone 71Oct 15: tone 73Oct 16: tone 71Oct 19: tone 74Oct 20: tone 75Oct 21Oct 22: tone 42Oct 23: tone 60Oct 26: tone 49Oct 27: tone 33Oct 28: tone 66Oct 29: tone 33Oct 30: tone 56Nov 2: tone 73Nov 3: tone 63Nov 4: tone 67Nov 5: tone 67Nov 6Oct 6News toneNov 6123
  1. Oct 23 +5.2%same day: Earnings Preview: What To Expect From APA Corporation's Report
  2. Nov 2 -7.0%same day: APA Corporation (APA) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
  3. Nov 4 -6.9%same day: APA Corporation announces third-quarter 2026 financial and operational results
Latest stories naming APA

Technical analysis

How strong is APA's momentum right now?

On the daily chart APA ranks at the 94th percentile for momentum against 1,060 stocks and ETFs, a bullish reading.

Momentum rank by timeframe0 = weakest, 100 = strongest
See what drives the rankThe inputs behind each timeframe's momentum rank, plus RSI, stochastics, Bollinger Bands and moving averages. Free with an account.

Institutional ownership

Are big funds buying or selling APA?

86 of the 180 tracked managers added to APA in their latest 13F and 88 trimmed. Together they own 86.8% of the company, worth $10.2B. BlackRock and Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management alone hold 19.3%.

86adding88trimming6unchanged
Largest holders by stake, latest 13FBar = share of APA
  1. $1.2B positionAdded 6.6% last quarter
  2. $1.0B positionTrimmed 1.0% last quarter
  3. $820.2M positionAdded 1.5% last quarter
  4. $752.3M positionAdded 0.5% last quarter
  5. $564.5M positionAdded 0.3% last quarter
  6. $498.9M positionTrimmed 2.8% last quarter
  7. $622.2M positionTrimmed 11.1% last quarter
  8. $433.1M positionAdded 7.7% last quarter
  9. $431.8M positionAdded 22.3% last quarter
  10. $320.3M positionTrimmed 23.0% last quarter
Full holdings history

Congressional trading

Is Congress trading APA?

4 members of Congress disclosed 6 APA trades between Sep 4, 2014 and Jan 9, 2026: 2 buys and 4 sells, about $182.0K in estimated value.

BuysSells201620182020202220242026
BuySell$1K–$15K$15K–$50K$50K–$100K$100K–$250K

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How has APA done against its peers?

Over the six months to Nov 6, APA returned +12.8%. Of the 15 related stocks and ETFs, 6 did better, led by MPC at +54.1%.

Change since May 6, through Nov 6
−50%0%+50%+100%May 6JunJulAugSepOctNov 6MPC +54.1%APA +12.8%OIH −19.7%