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APA·APA Corporation

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After Hours
High
$35.71
Open
$35.06
Market Cap
12.31B
52W High
$45.66
Low
$34.86
P. Close
$34.84
P/E
8.03
52W Low
$17.86
Fwd P/E
8.51
DailyIQ Est.
$42.59
Technical Score (1D)
73
BUY
News Sentiment
71
BULLISH
The most recent technical analysis shows APA Corp has formed a tight consolidation near key resistance, creating a breakout setup. The 7 Technical Rating and 8 Setup Rating signal a strong bullish bias, suggesting that the stock is primed for a move higher. If the price breaks above the resistance level, the technical framework implies that momentum could accelerate, potentially driving the stock higher over the next 1–10 trading days. Traders should watch the breakout point closely, as the confirmation of a move above resistance will validate the bullish bias. Volume is a critical watch item; a surge in volume at the breakout will reinforce the technical signal, while weak volume could indicate a false breakout. Should the breakout fail, the tight consolidation could turn into a reversal zone, putting downward pressure on the stock. The current technical picture also suggests that the consolidation phase may have been an accumulation period, so a breakout could reflect institutional buying. Over the next trading days, the focus will be on whether the stock can sustain a move above resistance and maintain higher volume. Keep an eye on any subsequent pullbacks to the consolidation base, as they could test the support level and provide additional entry points.
Earnings Summary
APA Corporation, an independent energy producer headquartered in Houston, focuses on exploration, development, and extraction of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids primarily in the United States, Egypt, and the North Sea, while also expanding into Suriname and other international projects. In the last two quarters, the company posted EPS of $1.06 in Q1 2025 and $0.87 in Q2 2025, both beating estimates of $0.82 and $0.48 respectively, and maintained a revenue of $2.612 billion in each of those quarters, up 4.4% from Q4 2024’s $2.502 billion; the following quarter’s EPS of $0.93 beat the $0.79 estimate and revenue fell to $2.018 billion, a 22% decline, before rebounding to $1.978 billion in Q4 2025 and $2.215 billion in Q1 2026, where EPS again beat the $1.14 estimate at $1.38. Over the past year, EPS has risen from $0.79 to $1.38, a 74% increase, while revenue has shown volatility but an overall upward trend from $2.502 billion to $2.215 billion, with a 15% jump expected in Q2 2026 once the missing EPS is reported. Recent news highlights a sharp 116% projected EPS jump to $1.88 for the next quarter, a 7% revenue decline forecast, and a full‑year outlook of $4.98 EPS and $8.8 billion revenue, underscoring a profitability lift amid modest top‑line pressure; the company also completed a $3.31 billion share repurchase in Q2 2026, raising questions about capital allocation. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release to confirm revenue and EPS guidance, assess the impact of Strait of Hormuz tensions on cash flows, and evaluate the company’s capital allocation strategy, as these factors will shape near‑term sentiment.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.26$0.74$1.22$1.69$2.17Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.95 - -
Q1'26$1.14$1.38+20.9%
Q4'25$0.65$0.91+40.4%
Q3'25$0.79$0.93+17.6%
Q2'25$0.48$0.87+79.5%
Q1'25$0.82$1.06+29.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.8B$2.0B$2.2B$2.5B$2.7BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.6B - -
Q1'26$2.2B$2.2B-0.1%
Q4'25$1.9B$2.0B+5.4%
Q3'25 - $2.0B -
Q2'25 - $2.6B -
Q1'25 - $2.6B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

APA Stock Snapshot

APA is currently trading at $35.70, giving APA Corporation a market cap of 12.31B and a P/E ratio of 8.0. Today's range spans $34.86–$35.71, with shares opening at $35.06 and moving up $0.86 (2.5%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 73/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 71/100.

Over the past year APA has traded between $17.86 and $45.66 - the current price is +99.9% off the 52-week low and -21.8% from the high. 32 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $42.75 (range $32.00–$62.00), implying upside of +19.7%.

The earnings revision cycle for APA Corporation (APA) may be in an upward phase - large-cap Energy names (12.31B market cap) showing bullish technicals (73/100, BUY) alongside bullish sentiment (71/100) often see analyst target increases in the weeks following this kind of dual-signal alignment. Price: $35.70 (in the middle of its 52-week range). (P/E: 8.0) Range: $17.86–$45.66. The chart frequently leads the fundamental revision, and the chart is bullish.

The combination of a BUY signal (73/100) and bullish news sentiment (71/100) puts APA on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 12.31B in Energy market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $35.70 (in the middle of its 52-week range in the $17.86–$45.66 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.