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APA Corporation

NASDAQ: APA · ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P

$37.02
+0.65% today

Updated 2026-06-12

Market cap
$13.09B
P/E ratio
8.63
P/S ratio
1.56x
EPS (TTM)
$4.29
Dividend yield
2.72%
52W range
$17 – $45
Volume
7.4M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

80
out of 100
Grade: A
Strong Buy
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C
4.0
Quality
C
8.5
Profitability
A
8.7
Valuation
A
3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.2
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$43.24
+16.80%
12-Month target
$40.74
+10.05%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$50.09
Margin of safety
+26.09%
2 Strong Buy5 Buy16 Hold4 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ ROE 23.75% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $12.00M — positive
+ 26.09% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.24 — distress zone
- Revenue declining -11.90% QoQ

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$11.07B$8.28B$9.74B$8.92B$8.37B
Net income$3.67B$2.85B$804.00M$1.43B$446.00M
EPS$4.29
Free cash flow$2.54B$772.00M$769.00M$1.78B$12.00M
Profit margin33.17%34.48%8.26%16.08%18.30%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-05-26HENDERSON, TRACEY KSale5,000
2026-05-26HENDERSON, TRACEY KBuy5,000
2026-05-26HENDERSON, TRACEY KSale1,968$37.50

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
APA$13.09B804.78.58.74.0+26.09%Strong Buy
XOM$619.92B502.75.54.76.5-82.92%Buy
CVX$373.52B512.75.05.76.5Buy
SHEL$238.11B634.75.55.36.0-59.10%Buy
TTE$195.51B725.36.57.05.0Strong Buy
COP$142.38B582.06.56.36.5Buy

Smart narrative

APA Corporation trades at $37.02. representing a P/E of 8.63x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 80/100 indicates the stock is excellent. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.24, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $8.37B. with profit margins at 18.30%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $50.09.

Frequently asked questions

What is APA Corporation's stock price?

APA Corporation (APA) trades at $37.02, on a P/E of 8.6x and a P/S of 1.6x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is APA Corporation overvalued?

APA Corporation carries a Smart Value Score of 80/100 (Grade A), which we rate Strong Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $50.09 versus the $37.02 price, a 26.1% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.

What is the price target of APA Corporation (APA)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $43.24, about 16.8% above the current $37.02. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of APA Corporation (APA)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $50.09, a +26.1% margin of safety versus today's $37.02. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.

What is APA Corporation's revenue?

APA Corporation's trailing twelve-month revenue is $8.37B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

APA Corporation's Altman Z-Score is 1.24, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorENERGY
IndustryOIL & GAS E&P
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio1.56x
ROE23.75%
Beta0.33
50D MA$38.34
200D MA$29.57
Shares out0.35B
Float0.35B
Short ratio
Avg volume7.4M

Performance

1 week+0.00%
1 month-1.95%
3 months+10.65%
YTD+56.26%
1 year
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