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APA CORP

Apache

APA Corp is an independent exploration and production company. It develops, and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The Company's business has oil and gas operations in three geographic areas: the United States (U.S.), Egypt, and offshore the U.K. in the North Sea (North Sea). APA also has active development, exploration, and appraisal operations ongoing in Suriname, as well as exploration interests in Uruguay, Alaska, and other international locations.

APA Corp

APPIA RARE EARTHS URANIN by APPIA RARE EARTHS & URANIUM CORP.

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STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION CORP UNIT 1 CL A & 1/2 WT EXP

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on APA.
Looking at options history for APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 44% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $634,367 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $182,652.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $12.5 to $27.5 for APA during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for APA's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of APA's whale trades within a strike price range from $12.5 to $27.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>APA Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743779597_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.94</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$343.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">497</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$2.68</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$140.6K</td>
<td>586</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.12</td>
<td>$19.50</td>
<td>$82.4K</td>
<td>326</td>
<td align="right">202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.57</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$71.4K</td>
<td>333</td>
<td align="right">226</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$49.6K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td align="right">458</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About APA</h3>
APA Corp is an independent exploration and production company. It develops, and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The Company's business has oil and gas operations in three geographic areas: the United States (U.S.), Egypt, and offshore the U.K. in the North Sea (North Sea). APA also has active development, exploration, and appraisal operations ongoing in Suriname, as well as exploration interests in Uruguay, Alaska, and other international locations.
Having examined the options trading patterns of APA, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>APA's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,499,296, the price of APA is down by -13.75%, reaching $15.3.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 26 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About APA</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $24.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on APA, maintaining a target price of $20. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Raymond James lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $32. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on APA, which currently sits at a price target of $23. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for APA, targeting a price of $25. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Neutral rating on APA with a target price of $20. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in APA

APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) underwent analysis by 10 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated APA and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $28.2, accompanied by a high estimate of $45.00 and a low estimate of $20.00. Experiencing a 9.03% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $31.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742994070_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive APA. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Gruber</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Freeman</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Freeman</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neil Mehta</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to APA. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of APA compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of APA's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of APA's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering APA: A Closer Look</h2>
APA Corp is an independent exploration and production company. It develops, and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The Company's business has oil and gas operations in three geographic areas: the United States (U.S.), Egypt, and offshore the U.K. in the North Sea (North Sea). APA also has active development, exploration, and appraisal operations ongoing in Suriname, as well as exploration interests in Uruguay, Alaska, and other international locations.
<h3>Financial Milestones: APA's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: APA's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 25.15%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: APA's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.05%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): APA's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 6.81%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): APA's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.83%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: APA's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.17. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Ratings

Assessing APA: Insights From 10 Financial Analysts

Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $25 to $23.

News

Price Target

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on APA, Lowers Price Target to $23

APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 16.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 33.8%. Currently, APA has a market capitalization of $7.71 billion. 
Buying $100 In APA: If an investor had bought $100 of APA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $361.81 today based on a price of $20.83 for APA at the time of writing.
<h3>APA's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742859009_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning APA Stock In The Last 5 Years

Insider Trades

Live On CNBC, Sarat Sethi Announces Sold APA

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Management

'Oil Producer APA To Cut Around 300 Employees Globally, Which Is 10-15% Of Its Workforce' - Bloomberg News

Barclays analyst Betty Jiang maintains APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $27 to $25.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on APA, Lowers Price Target to $25

APA Corporation&nbsp;((NYSE, NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) and its partners Lagniappe Alaska, LLC, an Armstong company, and Oil Search (Alaska), LLC, a subsidiary of Santos Limited, today announced preliminary results of the Sockeye-2 exploratory well. Apache holds a 50% working interest, operator Lagniappe and partner Santos each hold 25%.
The Sockeye-2 well was drilled to a depth of approximately 10,500 feet and successfully encountered a high-quality reservoir with approximately 25 feet of net oil pay in one blocky, Paleocene-aged sand with an average porosity of 20%. As compared to recent regional field analogues in the Brookian play, the porosity and permeability are both better than expected, with the permeability to be confirmed through a planned flow test. Additional zones of potential pay were also encountered in the shallower Staines Tongue formation.
The Sockeye prospect is amplitude supported across 25,000 to 30,000 acres, and confirms the partners' geologic and geophysical models, derisking numerous additional prospects in the area. Wireline logging is complete and additional data collection is underway, including acquiring core and flow testing the well. The partners will provide further updates following the flow test results.

APA, Lagniappe, And Santos Announces Preliminary Results Of Sockeye-2 Well; Encountered 25 Ft Net Oil Pay With 20% Average Porosity At 10,500 Ft Depth; Amplitude Supported Across 25K-30K Acres, Additional Zones Found; Awaiting Flow Test For Confirmation

Citigroup analyst Scott Gruber maintains APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $24 to $20.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on APA, Lowers Price Target to $20

APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 17.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 34.41%. Currently, APA has a market capitalization of $7.24 billion. 
Buying $100 In APA: If an investor had bought $100 of APA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $358.33 today based on a price of $19.57 for APA at the time of writing.
<h3>APA's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741967109_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In APA 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram maintains APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $23 to $20.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on APA, Lowers Price Target to $20

Having a falling stock market isn't enough.
Apparently, several commodity sectors, most notably crude oil, have decided to get in on the action as well. Oil prices have been dropping sharply over the past week, caught in the whirlwind of turmoil, drama, and just a whole mess of market-rocking stories.
Crude oil is trading on the expectation of a weakening U.S. economy, and that is absolutely a possibility. The markets are growing increasingly anxious about stagflation creeping into the United States.
Will it happen? Maybe, maybe not—but it's on the table.
&nbsp;Inflationary pressures, particularly from tariffs, are adding fuel to the fire.
&nbsp;Just ask the big three car manufacturers: if those Canadian tariffs had stayed in place, car prices in the U.S. would have skyrocketed by 25%, punishing not the folks we imposed the tariff on, but American consumers.
Tariffs tend to restrict global trade, and when you factor in the potential for mass layoffs in government sectors, you start getting a picture of an economy slowing down, even as inflation remains sticky.
That's the textbook definition of stagflation, and it's not exactly great for oil and gas demand.
The United States has been one of the primary drivers of oil and gas demand, despite some, shall we say, moderately to completely misguided policies of the previous administration when it came to energy.
Meanwhile, President Trump keeps touting his &#8220;Drill, baby, drill&#8221; strategy, promising a surge in production.
&nbsp;But here's the thing: he forgot to mention how exactly he's going to convince oil companies to abandon fiscal responsibility and ramp up production, thereby lowering commodity prices and hurting their own bottom line.
&nbsp;It doesn't quite add up.
All this uncertainty? It's hitting oil and gas stocks hard.
&nbsp;Take the VanEck Oil Services ETF, down 17% over the past year and already off another 8% this year.
&nbsp;Clearly, the market thinks nobody's ever going to work in the oil and gas patch again.
Here is &nbsp;where things get interesting. The oil services industry is ripe for consolidation, and we're going to see more of it in the months ahead.
Expect increased activist activity as well. This is something &nbsp;we will keep a close eye on.
The (Ticker: XLE) is basically flat on the year so far, but we're well off December highs of nearly $98, now trading around $86.
So, oil and gas has been in a bit of a mini bear market. It's not a full-blown oil panic just yet, but we can't rule that out either.
Of course, OPEC+ decided they wanted a piece of the action.
&nbsp;Last week, they announced an increase in oil production, the first in several years.
For a while, they had been cutting production to keep prices elevated in the aftermath of COVID and the global slowdown.
But with economic weakness persisting in Europe and China, they decided it was time to open the taps.
Speaking of China, they wrapped up their latest high-profile economic meeting, the so-called Two Sessions, and they're targeting 5% growth this year.
&nbsp;Sounds great, right?
But with their ongoing real estate crisis and internal economic difficulties, hitting that number is no sure bet. The potential for continued weak Chinese oil demand is adding more uncertainty to the global picture.
What happens if a peace agreement is reached in Ukraine? Russian oil and gas restrictions could be lifted, which would bring even more supply onto the market.
Most of that would likely flow to China, further reducing the need for imports from Western and Middle Eastern producers.
That, my friends, is yet another factor weighing on oil prices.
But despite all this bearishness, don't forget that crude oil demand is still on the rise.
We may be in the doldrums now, but long-term, supply and demand dynamics are still positive.
That said, the U.S. is not in &#8220;drill, baby, drill&#8221; mode. Oil production growth slowed significantly last year, marking one of the smallest increases in years.
While natural gas production remains strong, there's been no serious bearish talk about gas prices.
Now, here's where it gets really messy: refining.
The U.S. refining industry is built to process heavy crude. We spent decades importing it, so we set up refineries along the Gulf Coast and in California to handle the heavy, sulfur-rich stuff.
Guess what?
We're now one&nbsp; of the world's top producers of light, sweet crude, and our refining infrastructure just isn't designed for it.
Converting a refinery to handle light crude costs hundreds of millions, potentially billions—of dollars, and getting the permits to build a new one?
&nbsp;Forget it. The only thing harder than getting a new refinery approved is getting a nuclear power plant built.
Between federal, state, and local governments, plus the inevitable backlash from environmental and citizen groups, new refining capacity is a distant dream.
Most of our imported crude comes from three places: Mexico, Venezuela, and Canada. And yet, we're either not trading with them or actively engaged in trade disputes. Venezuela's output just took a hit as the Trump administration gave Chevron a 30-day notice to shut down all Venezuelan crude operations. That's 50,000 barrels a day—gone. And with Venezuela still under heavy restrictions, that oil isn't coming back anytime soon.
So, what does this all mean for crude prices? More near-term weakness, probably.
Longer-term, the fundamentals point to higher prices.
We've still got tension in the Middle East, and Ukraine-Russia negotiations could fall apart in an instant. In fact, just last week, Russia ramped up military activity, attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure with drones and airstrikes.
We're not out of the woods.
Historically, insider purchases in oil and gas firms have been highly predictive of subsequent rebounds. During previous downturns such as the 2008–2009 financial crisis, the 2014–2016 oil crash, and the COVID-19 collapse in early 2020, insiders stepped up their buying, signaling confidence in the long-term fundamentals despite widespread market pessimism.
Empirical evidence backs this up. During the 2014–2016 oil crash, when crude prices plunged from ~$100 to below $30 per barrel, energy executives aggressively bought shares.
Companies like Occidental Petroleum (Ticker: OXY), Diamondback Energy (Ticker: FANG), and Pioneer Natural Resources later posted double-digit annualized returns from 2016–2018.
A similar pattern emerged in 2020, when oil briefly went negative—insiders at companies like Apache (Ticker: APA), Devon Energy (Ticker: DNV), and ExxonMobil (Ticker: XOM) made significant purchases, and their stocks multiplied several-fold over the next 12–18 months.
We are starting to see that kind of insider activity in the oilpatch once again
&nbsp;Over at Permian Resources (Ticker: PR), board member William J. Quinn just bought 750,000 shares or$9.5 million worth. Quinn also picked up 300,000 shares last September.
Permian Resources is the biggest operator in the Delaware Basin and has been on a buying spree. They picked up Earthstone in 2023, financed entirely with equity, and expect to add over $225 million in annual cost savings. They have $2.5 billion in liquidity, and their debt was just upgraded by Moody's, S&amp;P, and Fitch.
The stock is trading under book value and at a single-digit P/E. That's the kind of setup we like.
Meanwhile, Dorchester Minerals (Ticker: DMLP), one of my favorite royalty trusts, is seeing insider buying. CEO Bradley Ehrman just added to his stake, and the Dorchester Minerals Operating Company has been steadily buying shares.
This trust collects royalties on oil and gas production, with no operational costs. The dividend yield should end up around 10% this year.
Northern Oil and Gas (Ticker: NOG) has also seen a shift.
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Raymond James analyst John Freeman downgrades APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) from Strong Buy to Outperform and lowers the price target from $45 to $32.

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Raymond James Downgrades APA to Outperform, Lowers Price Target to $32

In the preceding three months, 9 analysts have released ratings for APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated APA and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $29.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $45.00 and a low estimate of $22.00. A 9.06% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $31.89. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741035662_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of APA among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Freeman</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neil Mehta</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Janela</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to APA. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of APA compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of APA's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of APA's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APA/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on APA analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About APA</h2>
Based in Houston, APA is an independent exploration and production company. It operates primarily in the US, Egypt, the North Sea, and Suriname. At year-end 2023, proved reserves totaled 807 million barrels of oil equivalent, with net reported production of 405 thousand boe/day that year (64% of which was oil and natural gas liquids, with the remainder natural gas).
<h3>APA's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, APA showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 25.15% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.05%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): APA's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 6.81%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): APA's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.83%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, APA faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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APA Corp shares are trading lower after Susquehanna cut its price target on the stock from $33 to $31.

Susquehanna analyst Biju Perincheril maintains APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $33 to $31.

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APA Corporation shares are trading lower after the company reported Q4 Adj EPS miss.

APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.79 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.97 by 18.56 percent. This is a 31.3 percent decrease over earnings of $1.15 per share from the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For February 26, 2025

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APA Corporation Announces Results of Private Exchange Offers, Tender Offers, and Consent Solicitations at Extended Early Consent Date and Upsizing of Tender Offers

APA Corporation Announces Pricing Terms of Cash Tender Offers for Certain Series of Outstanding Apache Corporation Notes

APA Corporation Announces Executive Leadership and Corporate Officer Updates; Executive Vice President, Operations Clay Bretches to Retire, Kimberly Warnica joins Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

APA Corporation Announces Launch of Private Notes Offering

APA Corporation Prices $850 Million Private Notes Offering

APA Corporation Announces Expiration and Final Results of Private Exchange Offers, Tender Offers, and Consent Solicitations and Waiver of Financing Condition

APA Corporation Provides Fourth-Quarter 2024 Supplemental Information and Schedules Results Conference Call for February 27 at 10 a.m. Central Time

Dividends

APA Corporation Declares Cash Dividend on Common Shares

APA Corporation Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial and Operational Results

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APA Corporation and Partners Lagniappe Alaska and Oil Search Announce Significant Oil Discovery in Alaska's North Slope at Sockeye-2 Exploration Well; Partners Proceeding with Further Evaluation and Testing

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