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APAAPA Corporation
$42.30$15.0B
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APA Corporation

APA
NASDAQ · Oil & Gas E&P
$42.30
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$14.95B
P/E10.6x
52W High$47.44
Volume6.41M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Deleveraging Progress Masks Impairment-Driven Earnings Volatility

APA Corporation has executed a strategic deleveraging, cutting total debt from $6.8B in Q2 2024 to $3.9B in Q2 2026 and improving its debt-to-equity ratio to 0.49, while rebuilding equity to $7.0B. However, the Q2 2026 gross margin collapse to 1.1%—driven by a...

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsHealthy
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MARKET ACTION

APA price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

7/12 Beats

EPS beat 7 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-49% Peers

P/E is 49% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 89 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 89% of market)

04

Healthy Uptrend

Uptrend

Price > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 5
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue contracted 8.4% year-over-year in Q2 2026, and gross margin swung from 77.3% in Q1 2026 to 1.1% in Q2 2026 due to a $2.4B COGS impairment, though net income of $747M was boosted by non-operating gains.

Analyst Consensus+8.0% target
Hold(53 analysts)
21 Buy27 Hold5 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Sum-of-the-parts valuation

APA's valuation is supported by a sum-of-the-parts approach, highlighting the potential undervaluation of its diverse assets.

Infrastructure-like trading business

APA benefits from a trading business with infrastructure-like characteristics, providing stable cash flows and reduced volatility.

Suriname optionality

APA holds significant optionality in Suriname, offering potential upside from exploration and development opportunities in the region.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
APA+69.76%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
APA+83.40%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
APA+12.63%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+74.35%
5-Year Return
APA+132.29%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+58.35%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
10.6x
Forward P/EExpansion
7.0x
EV/EBITDA80th %ile
3.6x
FCF YieldCash Flow
11.9%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
10.6x
6.1x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
3.6x
3.2x
80th· High
Price/FCF
8.4x
6.1x
60th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$62.49+47.7%
Base (Fair)$104.35+132.6%
Bull$196.77+365.2%
$62.49 Bear$104.35 Base$196.77 Bull
Current Market Price: $42.30
Trades at a 59.5% discount to Base DCF ($104.35)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$8.92B-8.4% YoY
Net income
$1.43B+78.4% YoY
Free cash flow
$1.78B+131.3% YoY
Operating margin
30.8%-2.0 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)17.8%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)21.5%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate7/12 (58%)
Revenue Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 5, 2026
$1.89-0.5%
vs $1.90
$2.4B-2.5%
vs $2.5B
Q2 2026
May 6, 2026
$1.38+24.3%
vs $1.11
$2.2B+3.8%
vs $2.1B
Q1 2026
Feb 25, 2026
$0.91+41.3%
vs $0.64
$2.0B+12.1%
vs $1.8B
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
$0.93+17.3%
vs $0.79
$2.1B+2.7%
vs $2.1B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Zacks Investment Research·6d ago
Here's Why APA (APA) is a Strong Growth Stock

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Zacks Investment Research·6d ago
Here's Why APA (APA) Fell More Than Broader Market

The latest trading day saw APA (APA) settling at $44.79, representing a -5.53% change from its previous close.

GlobeNewsWire·Sep 16, 2026
APA Corporation declares cash dividend on common shares and increases share repurchase authorization

HOUSTON, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) has declared a regular cash dividend on the company's common shares.

Benzinga·Sep 16, 2026
Stock of the Day: Did APA Corporation Break Major Resistance?

APA Corporation  (NASDAQ:APA) shares are trading lower on Wednesday after gaining more than 5% on Tuesday and breaking a long-term resistance level.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark APA against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for APA Corporation (APA)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
APA logoAPAAPA CorporationCurrent
$42.30$14.95B10.60-8.39%16.08%21.46%2.37%
DVN logoDVNDevon Energy Corporation
$46.93$32.86B11.177.83%16.67%14.9%—
COP logoCOPConocoPhillips
$125.27$152.62B19.737.51%14.87%14.32%—
OVV logoOVVOvintiv Inc.
$58.82$16.27B12.31-4.55%9.55%8.27%—
CTRA logoCTRACoterra Energy Inc.
$32.56$24.72B14.4740.07%21.68%11.26%—
PR logoPRPermian Resources Corporation
$21.29$17.83B16.631.29%21.52%10.7%—

Compare APA vs Peers

APA Corporation (APA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs DVN

Most directly comparable listed peer for APA.

Scale Benchmark

vs XOM

Larger-name benchmark to compare APA against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs DVN, COP, OVV, CTRA

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

APA SEC Filings & Documents

APA Corporation (APA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 8, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 26, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 28, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

5
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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APA Frequently Asked Questions

APA Corporation (APA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is APA Corporation's revenue?

APA Corporation (APA) reported $8.83B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 805% increase from $976.0M in 1996.

How fast is APA Corporation growing?

APA Corporation (APA) saw revenue decline by 8.4% over the past year.

Is APA profitable?

Yes, APA Corporation (APA) is profitable, generating $1.68B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (16.1% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does APA pay dividends?

Yes, APA Corporation (APA) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.37%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is APA's return on equity?

APA Corporation (APA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 21.5%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is APA Corporation's free cash flow?

APA Corporation (APA) generated $2.11B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in APA back in 1996?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 30+ years of data

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