Where it trades today
trading 90% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Capital discipline and commodity sensitivity matter more than top-line momentum because cash flow can swing quickly with the cycle.
- APA is valued near its sector range at 9.5x earnings versus 10.5x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 39.4%, above the sector norm of 32.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- APA is in a bullish short-term regime and only 5.4% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- APA is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as XOM, CVX, COP start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for APA come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Energy so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as XOM, CVX, COP.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for APA. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:57 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as XOM, CVX, COP.
What APA Corporation does
APA Corporation, an independent energy company, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. The company has oil and gas operations in the United States, Egypt, and North Sea. It 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.
What analysts expect
APA carries a hold consensus from 25 analysts, with an average price target of $45.88 versus $44.87 today (+2.3%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
APA generated $8.57B in trailing revenue (9.2% year over year), with a 19.6% net margin, and $2.15B of free cash flow, against $3.44B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.92B | $3.62B | $2.75B | $1.43B | $3.99 | $1.78B |
| 2024 | $9.74B | $4.30B | $3.20B | $804.00M | $2.28 | $709.00M |
| 2023 | $8.28B | $4.23B | $3.36B | $2.85B | $9.26 | $772.00M |
| 2022 | $11.07B | $6.25B | $5.08B | $3.60B | $11.05 | $2.54B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in energy
Volatile sector tied to oil and gas prices, includes exploration, production, and refining.
The companies it competes with
APA beside the energy names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
APA Corporation trades at $44.87, 5.4% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.37, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is APA a good buy right now?
APA Corporation trades at 9.5x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is High based on 39.4% volatility.
Does APA pay dividends?
Yes, APA Corporation offers a dividend yield of 2.20%. That is roughly $0.99 per share a year.
How volatile is APA?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 39.4% and beta of 0.37, APA is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for APA?
The average analyst price target for APA Corporation (APA) is $45.88 based on 25 analyst estimates, about 2.3% above the current price of $44.87. The published range runs from $37.00 to $62.00.
How much revenue does APA generate?
APA Corporation reported $8.57B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 9.2% year over year. Net margin sits at 19.6%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.