APA CorporationNasdaq: APA
Energy · Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
$40.20
-1.31%
Vol: 5.0M
Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
Dual listing on Nasdaq Texas; Q1 2026 earnings May 7; up 58.6% YTD but below 52-week high
APA Corporation announced dual listing of common stock on Nasdaq Texas (new venue headquartered in Dallas). Company provided Q1 2026 supplemental info April 14 with results conference call May 7 at 10 a.m. CT. Scotiabank raised price target to $36 from $26. APA is up 58.6% YTD but at $40.23, still 9.4% below 52-week high of $44.39 (March 2026). Over 12 months, APA up 136.25%. Stock gained 6.87% week-over-week but down 11.14% month-over-month. Board declared regular dividend of $0.25 per share payable May 22, 2026. Energy company operates in US, Egypt, North Sea, and offshore Suriname. Independent exploration and production.
Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysApr 30APA Corp Up 4.3% on Oil Market Strength, Nasdaq Texas Listing CompletedPositive▶
APA provided Q1 2026 supplemental information with results conference call scheduled for May 7. Company listed on Nasdaq Texas in March 2026, a new dual listing venue for Texas-based companies. Dividend of $0.25 with ex-date of April 22. Stock up 58.6% YTD at $40.32, up 4.3% on April 29. Scotiabank raised price target to $36 from $26. Currently 57.4% overvalued per GF Value but 9.4% below 52-week high of $44.39.
Apr 16APA Corp shares fell after Q1 2026 supplemental metrics released showing production curtailmentsNegative▶
On April 14, 2026, APA Corporation disclosed Q1 2026 supplemental information showing operational adjustments with 88 MMcf/d of U.S. natural gas and 6,800 bbl/d of NGLs curtailed due to weak Waha hub prices. The company reported average realized oil prices of $72.50 per barrel in the U.S. and $85.70 internationally. Despite year-to-date gains of 60%, shares fell 6% in afternoon trading after renewed hopes for U.S.-Iran ceasefire triggered broader market relief rally. Analysts maintain a Hold consensus with average 12-month price target of $31.09.
Apr 15APA Corporation raised BMO Capital price target to $47 from $35 on April 7; stock surged 60% year-to-date on oil strength.Positive▶
APA Corporation provided Q1 2026 supplemental information on April 14, showing curtailment of 88 MMcf/d natural gas production due to market conditions. BMO Capital raised price target to $47 from $35 on April 7. Stock gained 60% year-to-date and surged 40% in March alone on Brent crude reaching $100 amid Middle East supply concerns and Suriname project progress.
Apr 14APA stock up 60% YTD but pulled back 8.1% after US-Iran ceasefire; BMO upgraded price target to $47.Mixed▶
APA Corporation showed strong 60% year-to-date gain amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil, but faced sharp pullback after US-Iran ceasefire reopened Strait of Hormuz. BMO Capital raised price target from $35 to $47 on April 7. Consensus analyst rating is Hold with median target $39.00. Dividend of $0.25 per share payable May 22.
Apr 13APA Corp stock fell ~10% on April 11 after US-Iran ceasefire agreement sparked crude oil price decline.Negative▶
APA Corporation experienced significant downward pressure following the announcement of a US-Iran two-week ceasefire agreement on April 11, 2026, which sent crude oil prices sharply lower. BMO Capital had raised its price target to $47 from $35 on April 7. APA announced a $0.25 per share dividend payable on May 22, 2026.
Apr 10Wells Fargo raises APA price target to $39 from $21; stock rallies 35% in four weeks amid geopolitical energy catalysts.Positive▶
APA Corporation received a significant analyst upgrade from Wells Fargo with price target raised to $39 from $21. The energy stock has surged 35% over the past four weeks and 75% year-to-date. BMO Capital raised target to $47 from $35. Zacks EPS consensus moved 89.19% higher in one month. Key catalysts include Middle East geopolitical tensions. May 6 earnings report upcoming.
Apr 9APA Corp price target raised to $47 by BMO Capital amid strong momentum.Positive▶
APA Corporation reported exceptional Q4 2025 earnings with EPS of $0.91 beating estimates by $0.18. Stock shows remarkable YTD return of 75.04% and one-year TSR of 123.16%. BMO raised price target from $35 to $47 within 18 hours. Company announced dual listing on Nasdaq Texas (March 5) and declared $0.25 dividend payable May 22 to shareholders of record April 22. APA explores and produces oil and natural gas in U.S., Egypt, U.K., and offshore Suriname.
Apr 8APA Corp Announces Nasdaq Texas Dual Listing; Wolfe Research Raises PT to $47Positive▶
APA Corporation announced dual listing on Nasdaq Texas exchange. Wolfe Research increased target price from $45 to $47 with Outperform rating on April 6. Company declared $0.25 dividend payable May 22. Stock shows strong momentum with 75.04% year-to-date return and 123.16% one-year total shareholder return.
Apr 7No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
No material news in the last 48 hours.
Apr 6APA announced dual listing on Nasdaq Texas after Q4 2025 EPS beat by 24.66%.Positive▶
APA announced dual listing on new Nasdaq Texas venue. Q4 2025 EPS $0.91 beat estimate of $0.73 by 24.66%. Generated $1B+ free cash flow in 2025, reduced net debt $1.4B to below $4B. Declared $0.25/share dividend payable May 22. Stock up 75% YTD.
Apr 3Stephens raises APA price target to $45 on strong Brent crude recovery and Suriname developments.Positive▶
APA Corp benefited from Brent crude prices reaching $100 per barrel amid Middle Eastern supply concerns. Q4 2025 EPS beat expectations at $0.91 vs. $0.73 forecast. The company generated over $1B free cash flow in 2025 and reduced net debt by $1.4B. Stephens upgraded its price target from $24 to $45.
Apr 2APA Corp dual-listed on Nasdaq Texas on March 5, 2026; shows strong YTD return amid crude price strength.Positive▶
APA Corporation announced dual listing on Nasdaq Texas on March 5, 2026. Company showed momentum with strong YTD return driven by Brent crude strength and stabilized Egyptian operations. Declared $0.25/share regular dividend payable May 22. 2025 results released Feb 25 with strong performance. Analyst sentiment mixed with caution on overvaluation vs peers. Operations span US, Egypt, North Sea, and offshore Suriname exploration.
Apr 1APA Corp stock surged amid analyst upgrades; Morgan Stanley raised PT to $43 and Citigroup to $45.Positive▶
APA Corporation stock rallied on multiple analyst upgrades. Morgan Stanley raised price target from $22 to $43, Citigroup upgraded from $25 to $45. Stock has gained 75% YTD and 123% over one year. Announced dual listing on Nasdaq Texas effective March 5, 2026.
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APAAPA | $40.20 | -1.31% | -5.3% | 10.3x | 0.48 | $14.4B |
| COPCONOCOPHILLIPS | $123.50 | -1.81% | -4.5% | 14.8x | 0.19 | $153.3B |
| EOGEOG | $139.11 | -1.04% | -1.7% | 9.9x | 0.33 | $75.3B |
| OXYOCCIDENTAL | $58.75 | -3.03% | -3.8% | 16.9x | 0.23 | $60.1B |
| FANGDIAMONDBACK | $207.50 | +0.91% | +5.8% | 12.0x | 0.49 | $57.8B |
| EQTEQT | $58.76 | -2.21% | -0.5% | 12.9x | 0.69 | $37.6B |
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