NASDAQ:APA APA (APA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → This Apple-like Innovator is Revolutionizing Healthcare (From Wall Street Star) (Ad) Free APA Stock Alerts $30.76 -0.14 (-0.45%) (As of 09:04 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$30.76▼$30.7650-Day Range$29.18▼$35.7452-Week Range$28.90▼$46.15Volume17,674 shsAverage Volume6.60 million shsMarket Capitalization$11.42 billionP/E Ratio3.44Dividend Yield3.25%Price Target$42.20 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get APA alerts: Email Address APA MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.21 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside36.6% Upside$42.20 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.45Based on 38 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth14.87%From $4.64 to $5.33 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.33 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector34th out of 238 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry14th out of 75 stocks 4.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAPA has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.21, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAPA has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about APA's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for APA. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAPA pays a meaningful dividend of 3.24%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAPA has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of APA is 11.19%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, APA will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.76% next year. This indicates that APA will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about APA's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for APA. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAPA has a news sentiment score of 0.45. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 38 news articles for APA this week, compared to 17 articles on an average week.Search Interest51 people have searched for APA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 38% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 13 people have added APA to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -35% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, APA insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.30% of the stock of APA is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions83.01% of the stock of APA is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about APA's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for APA are expected to grow by 14.87% in the coming year, from $4.64 to $5.33 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of APA is 3.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of APA is 3.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 14.38.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAPA has a P/B Ratio of 2.57. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about APA's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Wall Street StarThis Apple-like Innovator is Revolutionizing HealthcareAI has infiltrated so many sectors, it's sent the demand for AI-friendly GPU computer chips rocketing. Nvidia has gone up more than 3x in the past year. It is now valued well over $2 trillion, making it one of the largest companies in the world.Click here to learn more about the booming eHealth industry About APA Stock (NASDAQ:APA)APA Corporation, an independent energy company, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. It has oil and gas operations in the United States, Egypt, and North Sea. The company also has exploration and appraisal activities in Suriname, as well as holds interests in projects located in Uruguay and internationally. APA Corporation was incorporated in 1954 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.Read More APA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart APA Stock News HeadlinesMay 21 at 7:20 AM | finance.yahoo.comAPA announces sale of non-core assets worth $700mMay 20 at 9:33 PM | bizjournals.comApache parent co. APA to sell $700 million in assets in two dealsMay 20 at 7:50 PM | marketwatch.comAPA Sells Non-Core Assets in Texas for More Than $700 MillionMay 20 at 5:44 PM | seekingalpha.comFocus On Special Dividends Over Buybacks Fade In UpstreamMay 20 at 5:44 PM | msn.comAPA announces sales of two non-core Texas properties totaling $700M-plusMay 20 at 4:32 PM | msn.comBenue PDP: It’s time to separate party faithful from faithless members – OjemaMay 20 at 4:15 PM | globenewswire.comAPA Announces over $700 Million in Asset Sales from Two Transactions for Non-core Texas PropertiesMay 20 at 2:49 PM | msn.comSan Diego man wins national pool championshipMay 20 at 7:33 AM | msn.comBenue: Apa, Agatu stakeholders urge Nigerian govt to end insecurityMay 20 at 2:27 AM | msn.comPsychological group’s ‘best practices’ got him thinkingMay 19 at 5:57 PM | msn.comFirst they tried to “cure” gayness. Now they’re fixated on “healing” trans people.May 18 at 6:04 PM | ca.finance.yahoo.comAPA May 2024 28.000 callMay 18 at 1:04 PM | msn.comKyle family loses home to fire, temporary homes found for 7 petsMay 18 at 2:17 AM | americanbankingnews.comCapital One Financial Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for APA Co. (NASDAQ:APA)May 18 at 12:17 AM | msn.comAPA president testifies on staffing shortages on Capitol HillMay 17, 2024 | msn.comAustralian Stocks: APA Group Offers Over 6% Dividend YieldMay 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAPA Co. (NASDAQ:APA) to Post Q3 2024 Earnings of $1.28 Per Share, Zacks Research ForecastsMay 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPiper Sandler Lowers APA (NASDAQ:APA) Price Target to $33.00May 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAPA (NASDAQ:APA) Given New $34.00 Price Target at MizuhoMay 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2024 Earnings Forecast for APA Co. (NASDAQ:APA) Issued By Zacks ResearchMay 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Neutral on These Energy Stocks: APA (APA), Smart Sand (SND)May 14, 2024 | msn.com'It can mess with your head': KJ Apa uncomfortable with sexualization of Riverdale characterMay 13, 2024 | msn.comShort interest on energy stocks up in April; oilfield services stocks most shorted, APA least shortedMay 11, 2024 | msn.comMental Health Awareness Month National award Sulzbacher to accept APA Gold AwardMay 10, 2024 | msn.comBREAKING: Suspected herdsmen attack Agatu, Apa LGAs in BenueSee More Headlines Receive APA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for APA and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 2/22 Dividend1/19/2024Dividend Payable2/22/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/22 Dividend4/19/2024Last Earnings5/02/2024Today5/20/2024Dividend Payable5/22/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorOils/Energy Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:APA CUSIPN/A CIK1841666 Webwww.apachecorp.com Phone(713) 296-6000Fax713-296-6455Employees2,271Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$42.20 High Stock Price Target$57.00 Low Stock Price Target$28.00 Potential Upside/Downside+36.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.21 Research Coverage19 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.94 Trailing P/E Ratio3.46 Forward P/E Ratio6.66 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$2.86 billion Net Margins34.04% Pretax Margin31.25% Return on Equity45.32% Return on Assets8.87% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.42 Current Ratio1.16 Quick Ratio1.16 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$8.19 billion Price / Sales1.40 Cash Flow$9.60 per share Price / Cash Flow3.22 Book Value$12.03 per share Price / Book2.57Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares371,190,000Free Float366,367,000Market Cap$11.47 billion OptionableOptionable Beta3.29 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John J. Christmann IV (Age 57)CEO & Director Comp: $4.38MMr. Stephen J. Riney (Age 63)President & CFO Comp: $2.26MMr. David Clay Bretches (Age 59)Executive Vice President of Operations Comp: $1.91MMs. Tracey K. HendersonExecutive VP of ExplorationMs. Rebecca A. Hoyt (Age 60)Senior VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Mr. Travis OsborneVP & Chief Information OfficerMr. Mark D. Maddox (Age 57)Executive VP of Administration Mr. Gary Thomas Clark (Age 53)Vice President of Investor Relations Mr. P. Anthony Lannie (Age 70)Executive VP & General Counsel Comp: $1.75MMs. Castlen Kennedy (Age 45)Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Marketing More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAntero ResourcesNYSE:ARChesapeake EnergyNASDAQ:CHKPermian ResourcesNASDAQ:PROvintivNYSE:OVVCimarex EnergyNYSE:XECView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipWalleye Trading LLCBought 181,400 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%Comerica BankBought 1,641 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.048%iA Global Asset Management Inc.Sold 6,832 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.010%Tidal Investments LLCSold 2,431 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.007%Citizens Financial Group Inc. RISold 853 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.002%View All Institutional Transactions APA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell APA stock right now? 19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for APA in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" APA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in APA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View APA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is APA's stock price target for 2024? 19 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for APA's shares. Their APA share price targets range from $28.00 to $57.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $42.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 36.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for APA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have APA shares performed in 2024? APA's stock was trading at $35.88 at the start of the year. Since then, APA shares have decreased by 13.9% and is now trading at $30.90. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is APA's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 7th 2024. View our APA earnings forecast. How were APA's earnings last quarter? APA Co. (NASDAQ:APA) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The company reported $0.78 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.12. The company earned $1.95 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.89 billion. APA had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 45.32% and a net margin of 34.04%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.19 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does APA pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for APA? APA announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Investors of record on Monday, April 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Wednesday, May 22nd. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.24%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 19th. Read our dividend analysis for APA. Is APA a good dividend stock? APA (NASDAQ:APA) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.24%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 11.19%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, APA will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.76% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for APA. What ETFs hold APA's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of APA (NASDAQ:APA) stock in their portfolio include Noble Absolute Return ETF (NOPE), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RYE), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RSPG), First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund (FXN), First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG), SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP), Invesco Energy Exploration & Production ETF (PXE) and Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL). How will APA's stock buyback program work? APA announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, September 14th 2022, which permits the company to buyback 40,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued. What is John J. Christmann, IV's approval rating as APA's CEO? 111 employees have rated APA Chief Executive Officer John J. Christmann, IV on Glassdoor.com. John J. Christmann, IV has an approval rating of 29% among the company's employees. This puts John J. Christmann, IV in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 41.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at APA to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of APA own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other APA investors own include Coty (COTY), Designer Brands (DBI), Boxlight (BOXL), Cloudera (CLDR), Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Energy Transfer (ET), H&R Block (HRB) and WW International (WW). Who are APA's major shareholders? APA's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (14.83%), LSV Asset Management (0.87%), Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.42%), Swiss National Bank (0.36%), Webs Creek Capital Management LP (0.22%) and Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.25%). Insiders that own company stock include Chansoo Joung, P Anthony Lannie and Stephen J Riney. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of APA? Shares of APA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:APA) was last updated on 5/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersDid You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?Crypto Swap ProfitsConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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