APA (NASDAQ:APA) Given New $45.00 Price Target at Wolfe Research

APA (NASDAQ:APA) had its price objective hoisted by Wolfe Research from $39.00 to $45.00 in a research report released on Monday,MarketScreener reports.

Several other research analysts also recently weighed in on APA. UBS Group increased their price target on APA from $30.00 to $34.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Barclays set a $24.00 price objective on shares of APA in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Capital One Financial reduced their price target on APA from $32.00 to $31.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their target price on APA from $26.00 to $25.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Susquehanna raised their price objective on shares of APA from $32.00 to $37.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $29.33.

APA Stock Down 0.3%

APA stock opened at $32.59 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $27.20 and a 200-day moving average price of $25.08. The company has a quick ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61. APA has a twelve month low of $13.58 and a twelve month high of $33.78. The company has a market capitalization of $11.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.17, a P/E/G ratio of 16.95 and a beta of 0.67.

APA (NASDAQ:APA) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.91 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.62 by $0.29. APA had a net margin of 15.55% and a return on equity of 19.89%. The company had revenue of $1.99 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.89 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.79 EPS. APA’s revenue was down 26.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts predict that APA will post 4.03 EPS for the current year.

APA Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 22nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 22nd. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. APA’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 25.06%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of APA by 1.4% in the 4th quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. now owns 28,171 shares of the company’s stock valued at $689,000 after purchasing an additional 396 shares in the last quarter. Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC lifted its stake in shares of APA by 3.2% in the 4th quarter. Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC now owns 14,648 shares of the company’s stock valued at $358,000 after acquiring an additional 461 shares during the last quarter. Howard Capital Management Inc. boosted its holdings in APA by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter. Howard Capital Management Inc. now owns 94,848 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,303,000 after acquiring an additional 485 shares during the period. one8zero8 LLC increased its stake in APA by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. one8zero8 LLC now owns 42,254 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,026,000 after purchasing an additional 488 shares during the period. Finally, Arizona State Retirement System boosted its stake in shares of APA by 0.5% during the third quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 106,734 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,592,000 after purchasing an additional 517 shares during the period. 83.01% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More APA News

Here are the key news stories impacting APA this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research raised its price target to $45 (from $39), signaling meaningful upside versus recent levels and providing a bullish catalyst for the stock. Wolfe Adjusts Price Target on APA to $45
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade pushed APA to a new 12‑month high, reflecting renewed positive sentiment from at least one research shop and attracting momentum buyers. APA Sets New 12-Month High on Analyst Upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus analyst rating remains “Hold,” indicating overall analyst caution despite some bullish calls — a signal that upside is not unanimous. APA Given Consensus Rating of Hold
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga compiled 11 analyst perspectives (deep dive), useful for gauging the range of views and where sell‑side conviction concentrates; the compilation underscores mixed opinions. Deep Dive Into APA Stock: Analyst Perspectives
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data posted appears to show zero shares and NaN changes — likely a data/reporting error and not a meaningful short squeeze signal. Treat this as non‑informative until corrected.
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies raised its target to $26 (from $22), but that level implies downside versus recent trading and signals a more conservative view relative to the Wolfe call. This divergent target contributes to mixed guidance and selling pressure from cautious investors. Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on APA to $26
• Negative Sentiment: Scotiabank reduced its earnings estimates for APA (and published FY2026 estimates), which is a negative fundamental signal and could pressure valuation until guidance or results improve. Scotiabank Research Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for APA Scotiabank Estimates APA’s FY2026 Earnings

APA Company Profile

APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA) is an independent exploration and production company engaged in the acquisition, development and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company operates through three core regions: the United States, Egypt and the North Sea. Through its integrated approach, APA combines geological and geophysical expertise with technical innovation to identify and develop hydrocarbons in both onshore and offshore settings.

In the United States, APA’s largest position is in the Permian Basin of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, where it holds substantial acreage dedicated to oil-focused drilling and production.