Is APA a good investment in 2026?

APA Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 7.4, with high volatility (45.2% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of APA?

Based on 30-day volatility of 45.2%, APA has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.71 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

APA Corporation (APA) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does APA pay dividends?

Yes, APA Corporation has a dividend yield of 3.22%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$11.13B

P/E RATIO

7.4

BETA

0.71

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

3.22%

52W HIGH

$32.78

52W LOW

$13.58

VOLATILITY

45.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$25.89 → $31.10+20.12%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$18.84 → $31.10+65.1%

APA | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/5/2026

Energy Sector Context

Volatile sector tied to oil and gas prices, includes exploration, production, and refining.

METRIC	APA	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	7.4x	10.5x	↓ 29%
Beta	0.71	1.30	Less volatile
Div Yield	3.22%	3.50%	Below avg
30d Volatility	45.2%	32%	Higher risk

TOP ENERGY PEERS

XOXOM CVCVX COCOP

Competitors Analysis

Compare APA's key metrics against its main energy sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
APAPA(You are here)	$31.10	$11.13B	Energy	—
XOXOM	$149.82	$624.26B	Energy	VIEW →
CVCVX	$186.03	$371.94B	Energy	VIEW →
COCOP	$115.65	$141.36B	Energy	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

APA Corporation is currently trading at $31.10, which is 5.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.71, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME7.3M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is APA a good buy right now?

APA Corporation trades at 7.4x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is High based on 45.2% volatility.

Does APA pay dividends?

Yes, APA Corporation offers a dividend yield of 3.22%. This translates to approximately $1.00 per share annually.

How volatile is APA?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 45.2% and beta of 0.71,APA is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.