APA Corporation (APA)

APA Corporation is an independent energy company focused on exploring for, developing, and producing natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. Its portfolio includes oil and gas operations in the United States, Egypt, and the North Sea, along with exploration and appraisal activity in Suriname and interests in projects in Uruguay and other international locations. The company was incorporated in 1954 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. APA common stock is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker APA.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-APA
$45.12
26.9% Upside
Undervalued
$41.71
17.3% Upside
Fair
Great
July 22, 2026
August 21, 2026
1
2.9%
August 6, 2026
8.2x
2.0x
1.5x
12.315 B
17.776 B
25.5%
99.4%
1.6
23.3%
96.6%
Valuation • Fair Value

APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$45.12

Estimated upside of 26.9% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$57.30

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$48.12

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$59.43

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$34.62

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$41.71

Analysts imply upside of 17.3%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

8.371 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

9.268 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

5.211 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

6.215 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

8

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-3.30

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

1.6

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

96.6%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 6, 2026

Days to Earnings

16

Dividend Payment Date

August 21, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 22, 2026

Dividend Yield

2.9%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

23.3%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) has a Hold consensus, with 6 buy, 14 hold and 3 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 6
Hold 14
Sell 3
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$45.12
Estimated upside 26.9%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 26.9%
Analyst Target
$41.71
Implied upside 17.3%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) is $45.12. This implies an estimated upside of 26.9% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 26.9% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) is $41.71. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 17.3%.

The current financial health read for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) is August 6, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.9%, upcoming dividend amount is 1, ex-dividend date is July 22, 2026, payment date is August 21, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) is 8.2x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for APA Corporation is 12.315 B.

The current enterprise value listed for APA Corporation is 17.776 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for APA Corporation is NASDAQ-APA, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

APA Corporation (NASDAQ-APA) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for APA Corporation is 25.5%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for APA Corporation is 99.4%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.