APA Corporation (APA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
APA Dividend Income Check
Safety
25.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.8% and trend is rising.
APA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). APA's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
APA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (45 years of payments)
APA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
APA Corporation distributes 25.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 23.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
APA does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 17.0% and 5-year CAGR of 25.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, APA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 2.4% buyback yield, 5.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 80.4%, with dividends contributing 20.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,433 today.
APA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 3.06% | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 2.63% | May 22, 2026 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 3.91% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.37% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 5.34% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 6.31% | May 22, 2025 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.28% | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 3.97% | Nov 22, 2024 |
APA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd | $11.7B | 3.0% | 25.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
| $26.2B | 2.3% | 23.4% | 1 | Sustainable | |
| $131.3B | 3.0% | 50.0% | 9 | Sustainable | |
| $14.7B | 2.3% | 24.8% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $24.7B | 2.8% | 39.7% | 2 | Sustainable | |
1st | $15.3B | 3.3% | 47.9% | 2 | Sustainable |
| $51.6B | 2.2% | 69.5% | 8 | Watch | |
2nd | $69.2B | 3.1% | 43.4% | 8 | Sustainable |
| $3.1B | 2.9% | 14.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
APA Annual Dividend History (1982–2026)
45 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.75 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 5.1% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.99 | 25.1% | 3.99x | 6.8% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.28 | 43.9% | 2.28x | 6.8% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 60.0% | 4 | $9.25 | 10.8% | 9.25x | 6.8% |
| 2022 | $0.63 | 354.5% | 4 | $11.02 | 5.7% | 17.63x | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $0.14 | -57.7% | 4 | $2.59 | 5.3% | 18.84x | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $0.33 | -67.5% | 4 | $-12.86 | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $-9.43 | — | — | 6.8% |
| 2018 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.10 | 1000.0% | 0.10x | 6.8% |
| 2017 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.41 | 29.3% | 3.41x | 6.8% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
44+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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APA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying APA stock.
How much dividend does APA pay per share?
APA Corporation (APA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is APA's next ex-dividend date?
APA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. APA typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is APA's dividend safe?
APA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +25.1% and FCF payout ratio of +23.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has APA increased its dividend?
APA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +25.2%.
How often does APA pay dividends?
APA Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in APA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in APA five years ago would be worth approximately $18,035 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is APA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
APA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.