APA Corporation (APA) Stock Price & Analysis
APA Corporation (APA) closed at USD 49.44 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.12% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 49.38; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 47.83–50.12 on volume of 5,355,867 shares. Market capitalization is $17.32B, with a 52-week range of USD 21.63–50.5 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
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Key facts (APA)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $8.61B, net income $1.68B (19.5% margin) (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 10.3x (avg 6.7x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 3.4x, net debt $3.30B.
- 3 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold APA (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 2 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.68 on a 1–5 scale) (28 analysts), mean target USD 48.72 (range 37–63).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +106.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +108.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 1.56, revenue estimate $2.45B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (APA)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | — | $12.1B | $8.19B | $9.74B | $9.22B | $8.61B |
| Operating income | $2.86B | $5.57B | $3.70B | $2.44B | $3.09B | $3.82B |
| Net income | $1.31B | $4.08B | $2.85B | $804M | $1.43B | $1.68B |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.59 | $11.02 | $9.25 | $2.27 | $3.99 | — |
| Operating margin | — | 45.9% | 45.1% | 25.1% | 33.5% | 44.4% |
| Net margin | — | 33.6% | 34.9% | 8.3% | 15.6% | 19.5% |
| Revenue growth | — | — | -32.5% | +18.9% | -5.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $302M | $245M | $87.0M | $625M | $516M | — |
| Total debt | $7.51B | $5.45B | $5.19B | $6.04B | $4.49B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (APA)
P/E 10.3x · P/S 2.0x · EV/EBITDA 3.4x · EV/Sales 2.4x · P/B 2.5x · Earnings yield 9.68% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.05% · Net debt $3.30B · EV $20.6B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 6.1x, Dec 2024 10.1x, Dec 2023 3.9x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (APA)
3 of 80 tracked investors hold APA. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rogers | Ariel Investments | 0.06% | $6.1M | Reduced -16.0% |
| Samantha McLemore | Patient Capital Management | 0.05% | $1.6M | Unchanged |
| Dodge & Cox Funds | Dodge & Cox | <0.01% | $635K | Reduced -9.3% |
Analysts (APA)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.68 on a 1–5 scale), 28 analysts; mean target USD 48.72 (low 37, high 63).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | Susquehanna | Target raised | Positive | $47 → $58 |
| 2026-10-15 | Scotiabank | Initiated | Sector Perform | $44 |
| 2026-10-15 | Mizuho | Target raised | Underperform | $36 → $44 |
| 2026-10-15 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Underweight | $41 → $43 |
| 2026-10-15 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $47 → $49 |
| 2026-10-14 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $50 → $51 |
| 2026-10-12 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $47 → $52 |
| 2026-10-12 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Hold | $44 → $45 |
| 2026-10-09 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterated | Equal-Weight | $49 |
| 2026-09-21 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Hold | $39 → $44 |
| 2026-09-14 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $41 → $47 |
| 2026-09-03 | Seaport Global | Initiated | Neutral |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (APA)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +106.6% | +108.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +107.1% | +15.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 44.4% | 47.3% |
| Max drawdown | -27.7% (Mar 2026→Jul 2026) | -67.1% (Oct 2022→Apr 2025) |
APA analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.56 | $1.19 | +31.7% | $2.45B | 26 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.82 | $1.09 | +67.1% | $2.53B | 25 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $6.69 | $5.56 | +20.4% | $9.62B | 27 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $5.24 | $4.10 | +27.6% | $8.63B | 26 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC)
| Price | USD 49.44 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.12% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 49.38 |
| Open | USD 49.88 |
| Day Range | USD 47.83 – 50.12 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 21.63 – 50.5 |
| Volume | 5,355,867 shares |
| Market Cap | $17.32B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (APA)
Nexqual's technical model rates APA "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 68.56 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 44.4) |
| MACD | 1.73 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (APA)
Wall Street analysts rate APA "Hold" based on 28 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 48.72 (range USD 37–63), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 28 |
| Mean Target | USD 48.72 |
| High Target | USD 63 |
| Low Target | USD 37 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 10 / 15 / 3 |
Earnings (APA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.56 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.45B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.89 vs est 1.87 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.38 vs est 1.14 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.91 vs est 0.64 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.93 vs est 0.79 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (APA)
| Total Revenue | $8.57B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +9.20% |
| Gross Margin | +78.25% |
| Operating Margin | +56.33% |
| Profit Margin | +19.56% |
| ROE | +26.66% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.49 |
| Current Ratio | 0.95 |
| Total Cash | $444.00M |
| Total Debt | $3.88B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Financial Health Score (APA)
Nexqual rates APA Corporation's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -5% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 78%, operating 56% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $444M cash and investments vs $3.74B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $4.54B (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 27%, ROA 11.6% |
Ownership (APA)
| Insider Ownership | +0.44% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +110.13% |
| Shares Outstanding | 350.35M |
| Float | 348.06M |
| Short % of Float | +9.60% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Leadership (APA)
APA Corporation is led by John J. Christmann, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| CEO & Director | John J. Christmann |
|---|---|
| President | Stephen J. Riney |
| Executive VP & CFO | Ben C. Rodgers |
| Executive Vice President of Exploration | Tracey K. Henderson |
| Vice President & Chief Information Officer | Mandeep Walia |
Major Backers & Investors (APA)
Notable institutional backers of APA Corporation include Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC, Invesco, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC | 9.05% |
| Invesco | 4.37% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.8% |
| FMR, LLC | 2.81% |
| Charles Schwab | 2.42% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 11.54% |
| BlackRock | 10.28% |
| State Street | 7.19% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.81% |
| Geode Capital | 3.67% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
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