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APA Corporation, a diversified oil and gas producer operating in the US Permian, Egypt, and the North Sea, has shown significant financial performance, reporting a 42% increase in net income recently. Despite this positive growth, the stock has faced challenges, resulting in a recommended position cover at $22 by one analyst. Currently valued at 6 times earnings and under 2 times book value, it exhibits a strong return on equity (ROE) of 79%. Additionally, the company maintains a sustainable dividend with a payout ratio below 15% of cash flow, indicating that it can support its dividend while still investing in growth. The upside potential for the stock is projected at 36%, with analysts targeting a price of $39.08, making it an interesting prospect for investors looking for dividends and value in the energy sector.

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Hold
Valuation
Undervalued
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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 08/24, Down 22%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with APA has triggered its stop at $22.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

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1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

The 400,000 boed oil and gas producer with production in the US Permian, Egypt, and the North Sea recently reported a 42% increase in net income.  It trades at 6x earnings, under 2x book and supports a robust 79% ROE.  Its dividend is backed by a payout ratio under 15% of cash flow.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $22, looking to achieve $39 -- upside potential of 36%.  Yield 3.7% 

(Analysts’ price target is $39.08)
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APA Corporation(APA-N) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

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Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 1

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

Total Signals / Votes : 1

Stockchase rating for APA Corporation is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

APA Corporation(APA-N) Frequently Asked Questions

What is APA Corporation stock symbol?

APA Corporation is a American stock, trading under the symbol APA-N on the New York Stock Exchange (APA). It is usually referred to as NYSE:APA or APA-N

Is APA Corporation a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 1 stock analyst published opinions about APA-N. 1 analyst recommended to BUY the stock. 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for APA Corporation.

Is APA Corporation a good investment or a top pick?

APA Corporation was recommended as a Top Pick by on . Read the latest stock experts ratings for APA Corporation.

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Is APA Corporation worth watching?

In the last year, there was no coverage of APA Corporation published on Stockchase.

What is APA Corporation stock price?

On 2025-05-09, APA Corporation (APA-N) stock closed at a price of $16.435.