APA Corporation

NasdaqGS:APA Stock Report

Market Cap: US$14.4b

APA Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 3/6

APA has a total shareholder equity of $7.0B and total debt of $4.5B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 63.8%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $17.8B and $10.8B respectively. APA's EBIT is $2.7B making its interest coverage ratio 10.2. It has cash and short-term investments of $516.0M.

Key information

63.76%

Debt to equity ratio

US$4.47b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio10.2x
CashUS$516.00m
EquityUS$7.00b
Total liabilitiesUS$10.76b
Total assetsUS$17.76b

Recent financial health updates

No updates

Recent updates

APA Corporation: No Hedges, No Limits--Perfectly Positioned To Benefit From Eleveted Oil Prices

Apr 29

APA: Elevated Oil Decks And Mixed Execution Will Shape Future Cash Flows

Analyst Price Target Update The updated analyst price target for APA increases to $40.07 from $30.46 as analysts incorporate higher long-term oil price assumptions, modestly higher expected revenue growth, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on APA centers on higher long term oil price assumptions, geopolitical risk to supply, and company specific execution in core regions such as the Permian, Egypt, and Suriname.

Analysts Just Shipped A Notable Upgrade To Their APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) Estimates

Apr 09
Analysts Just Shipped A Notable Upgrade To Their APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) Estimates

APA: Suriname Gas Execution Risks Will Challenge Oil Price Driven Optimism

APA's latest narrative update keeps fair value at $21.00 and reflects higher Street price targets tied to analysts' raised long term oil price assumptions, slightly stronger profit margin expectations and a richer forward P/E outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on APA shows a mix of views, with many firms lifting price targets as they reset long term oil assumptions, adjust models after earnings and reassess geopolitical risk.

APA: Elevated Oil Decks Will Test Durability Of Current Cash Flows

APA's updated price target has moved higher to about $30.46 from $26.25 as analysts factor in raised oil price decks, slightly less severe revenue contraction, modestly stronger margins, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on APA clusters around a higher oil price framework, modest model updates after earnings, and differing views on how durable current cash flow support might be.

APA: Suriname Gas Projects Will Face Execution Risks Despite Higher Street Optimism

Analysts have lifted their average price targets on APA, with recent moves such as UBS to $34 from $30 and several peers edging up into the mid $20s. This reflects refreshed models after earnings and increased attention on the company's Suriname exposure and updated cash flow assumptions.

APA: Suriname Gas Hopes Will Face Execution Risks And Limit Upside

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for APA from $16.00 to $21.00, citing higher assumed profit margins, a slightly lower discount rate, and recent price target moves that reflect its Suriname gas exposure and modestly higher forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on APA reflects a mixed backdrop.

APA: Cost Discipline And Repsol Merger Talks Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook

Narrative Update on APA The updated analyst price target for APA reflects a slight trim in fair value estimates to about $26.25. Analysts point to mixed signals that include softer revenue growth assumptions, a modestly better profit margin outlook, a slightly lower discount rate, and a higher future P/E, all influenced by recent research that adjusts for updated guidance, cost reductions, production performance, and potential corporate activity.

APA: Cost Discipline And Repsol Talks Will Guide Balanced Future Risk Profile

Narrative Update on APA The analyst price target for APA edges higher to about US$26.32 from roughly US$26.14, as analysts factor in recent target increases tied to stronger production versus guidance, cost reduction progress, updated models reflecting free cash flow and production improvements, and potential corporate interest highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on APA reflects a mix of optimism around execution and cautious views on valuation risk and deal uncertainty.

APA: Cost Discipline And Repsol Merger Talks Will Shape Future Risk Reward

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for APA slightly to about $26.14 from $26.21, reflecting modest tweaks to the discount rate, profit margin, and P/E assumptions following recent price target increases tied to stronger production, cost reductions, and updated free cash flow outlooks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on APA reflects a mix of optimism around execution and free cash flow, alongside ongoing caution on commodity exposure and relative appeal versus peers.

APA: Cost Discipline And Merger Option Rumors Will Shape Future Risk Reward Balance

Analysts nudged our APA price target higher by about $0.30 per share to reflect a series of incremental Street upgrades, as stronger than guided production, accelerated cost reductions, improved free cash flow forecasts, and potential strategic interest combine to support a modestly richer valuation despite still cautious ratings. Analyst Commentary Street views on APA remain mixed, with recent target hikes reflecting improving execution while ratings stay largely neutral to cautious.

APA Corporation's (NASDAQ:APA) Share Price Boosted 25% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too

Dec 06
APA Corporation's (NASDAQ:APA) Share Price Boosted 25% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too

APA: Cost Discipline And Merger Optionality Will Shape Balanced Outlook Ahead

Analysts have nudged their average price target for APA modestly higher, by roughly $0.50 to about $25.90. They cite stronger than expected production, ongoing cost reductions, and improving free cash flow outlooks reflected in a series of recent target increases across the Street.

APA: Cost Improvements And Merger Prospects Will Shape Measured Outlook Ahead

The analyst price target for APA has increased modestly to $25.37 from $25, as analysts cite ongoing production strength, progress in cost optimization, and improved cash flow forecasts as key drivers for their upward revisions. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment towards APA has been a mix of optimism regarding the company’s operational progress and caution about sector-specific headwinds.

APA: Structural Changes In U.S. Gas Markets Will Shape Balanced Outlook

The analyst price target for APA was raised slightly from $24.93 to $25.00. Analysts cited improved profit margins, higher revenue growth forecasts, and expectations for structural changes in U.S. gas markets as key drivers for the update.

Cost Efficiencies And Growing Gas Demand Will Influence Future Performance

APA’s analyst price target has been raised from $24.19 to $24.93 per share. This change reflects analysts’ expectations of improved cost efficiencies and an increasingly favorable outlook for U.S. gas demand.

Capital Efficiencies In Egypt And Permian Will Drive Future Operational Progress

APA Corporation's analyst price target has been modestly increased to $24.19 per share from $23.81, as analysts cite continued operational momentum and improved cost efficiencies, despite ongoing industry headwinds. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst commentary on APA presents a mix of optimism surrounding operational execution and lingering concerns about external and company-specific risks.

APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) Stock Rockets 26% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company

Aug 31
APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) Stock Rockets 26% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company

Capital Efficiencies In Egypt And Permian Will Drive Future Operational Progress

Analysts modestly raised APA’s price target to $23.93, primarily on strong operational execution, accelerating cost savings and free cash flow outlook, and favorable long-term gas fundamentals, while near-term caution persists due to commodity headwinds and potential index exclusion. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite APA’s strong operational performance, notably production beats across all geographies, significant cost reductions, accelerating savings into 2026, and substantial net debt reduction following asset sales.

APA (NASDAQ:APA) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.25

Jul 10
APA (NASDAQ:APA) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.25

APA (NASDAQ:APA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.25

Jun 22
APA (NASDAQ:APA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.25

APA (NASDAQ:APA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.25

May 25
APA (NASDAQ:APA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.25

Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing APA Corporation's (NASDAQ:APA) CEO Pay Packet

May 15
Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing APA Corporation's (NASDAQ:APA) CEO Pay Packet

APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) Just Beat Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

May 10
APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) Just Beat Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

APA Corp. Has Become Undervalued Considering Its Top Permian Assets And The GranMorgu Project

Apr 16

APA Corporation: An Interesting Proxy For Suriname Working Interests But Not Much Else (Rating Downgrade)

Mar 08

APA Corporation: Suriname's Promise Vs. Oil Risks - Value Trap Ahead?

Feb 19

APA Corp: North Sea Not A Loss Anymore

Jan 14

APA Corporation Hits 2021 Lows: Buy Rating

Dec 26

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: APA's short term assets ($2.1B) do not cover its short term liabilities ($2.6B).

Long Term Liabilities: APA's short term assets ($2.1B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($8.2B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: APA's net debt to equity ratio (56.4%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: APA's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 8562.7% to 63.8% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: APA's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (101.8%).

Interest Coverage: APA's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (10.2x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/01 04:30
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/01 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

APA Corporation is covered by 55 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
William SeleskyArgus Research Company
Thomas DriscollBarclays
Wei JiangBarclays