APAEnergy · Oil & Gas E&PThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering APA Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +2.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 92 of 100 as at 12 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores APA Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (96): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Revisions (40): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
Size (13): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on APA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +2.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $47 → $45 |
| 15 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $45 → $41 |
| 13 July 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | $57 → $50 |
| 13 July 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $39 → $38 |
| 10 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 22 June 2026 | Roth Capital | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 26 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 26 May 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 May 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 20 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 May 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 17 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. APA appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Cheaper than 58% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Cheaper than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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APA Corp's second-quarter earnings surpassed analyst estimates, driven by higher oil prices and reduced expenses which helped offset lower revenues and weaker natural gas prices.
Why it matters — The earnings beat suggests that higher oil prices and cost management were able to compensate for revenue headwinds and declining natural gas prices during the quarter.
Zacks Investment Research examines APA Corp.'s second-quarter 2026 earnings, comparing key metrics against Wall Street estimates and year-ago actuals to assess the company's performance for the quarter ended June 2026.
Why it matters — APA watchers would care because comparing its key quarterly metrics to analyst estimates and prior-year results provides insight into how the company performed relative to expectations.
In its Q2 earnings call, APA raised its U.S. oil outlook and cost-savings target while holding capital spending steady and advancing its exploration plans for 2027, with the call highlighting cost cuts and Permian efficiency.
Why it matters — APA watchers would care because the company signaled improved U.S. production expectations and stronger cost savings without increasing capital, pointing to greater efficiency in its Permian operations.
APA Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call, the transcript of which was published by Seeking Alpha. The call covered the company's second-quarter financial and operational results for 2026.
Why it matters — APA watchers would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's quarterly performance and management commentary.
APA Corp. reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $747 million, or $2.11 per diluted share. The company said operational performance and cost-cutting initiatives supported free cash flow generation across its portfolio.
Why it matters — The earnings result indicates that APA's operational performance and cost controls are supporting free cash flow generation, a key point of interest for its investors.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering APA Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $41, with estimates ranging from $31 to $62. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 24 analysts covering APA Corp., 8 rate it a Buy, 13 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks APA Corp. 92 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Aug 2026, APA Corp. ranks 92 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +2.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks APA Corp. 92 out of 100 as at 12 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering APA Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for APA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $31 to $62 over the next 12 months.
APA Corp. returned +102.6% over the 12 months to 12 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
APA Corporation is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons. Through its subsidiaries, the company primarily produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, serving the global energy market.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 12 Aug 2026): "APA Corp Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Oil Prices". APA Corp's second-quarter earnings surpassed analyst estimates, driven by higher oil prices and reduced expenses which helped offset lower revenues and weaker natural gas prices.
APA Corporation is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons. Through its subsidiaries, the company primarily produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, serving the global energy market. APA Corporation’s core operating areas are in the United States, with a strong emphasis on the Permian Basin, as well as significant positions in Egypt’s Western Desert and the United Kingdom’s North Sea. It also conducts offshore exploration and appraisal activities in Suriname and holds interests in additional international projects. The company’s portfolio spans both conventional and unconventional resources, providing diversified exposure across key oil and gas basins. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, APA Corporation plays an important role in supplying energy inputs used in transportation, power generation, industrial processes, and household consumption worldwide.
CEO Mr. John J. Christmann IV · 1,791 employees · United States · https://www.apacorp.com