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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.

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Piper Sandler analyst Mark Lear 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 $22 to $19.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on APA, Lowers Price Target to $19

Mizuho analyst William Janela maintains APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Underperform and lowers the price target from $20 to $19.

Mizuho Maintains Underperform on APA, Lowers Price Target to $19

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Shares of energy stocks are trading higher amid a rise in the price of oil after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs. The commodity may be experiencing strength amid escalating conflict between Pakistan and India.

Looking into the current session, APA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) shares are trading at $15.91, after a 2.78% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock went up by 8.90%, but in the past year, fell by 47.66%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>APA P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 19.15 in the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry, APA Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 6.82. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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CORRECTION: APA Q1 Adj. EPS $1.06 Beats $0.83 Estimate, Sales $2.61B Beat $2.20B Estimate

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West Texas Intermediate crude prices rebounded sharply on Tuesday, surging more than 3.6% to $59.10 per barrel by 10:00 a.m. ET, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities">East rattled energy markets</a>.
The rally came after Israeli fighter jets launched a wave of airstrikes in Yemen, targeting Houthi-controlled infrastructure, including Sanaa International Airport, in retaliation for recent missile and drone attacks on Ben Gurion Airport that left several injured.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">War Tensions Reverse Monday's Oil Slump</h3>
The sharp rebound in oil fully reversed Monday's losses, which had been triggered by OPEC+'s decision to increase output by 411,000 barrels per day starting in June, a move that prompted Goldman Sachs to slash<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45198741/goldman-sachs-issues-bearish-40-oil-forecast-as-opec-pumps-more-energy-stocks-sink"> its oil price forecasts.</a>
But the latest developments out of the Middle East have shifted the narrative quickly, as traders reassess supply risk in a region crucial to global oil flows.
In a statement on social media X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck terrorist infrastructure used by the Iran-backed Houthi regime, including power plants and logistics hubs exploited for weapons transfers and tunnel construction. 
The IDF emphasized it took steps to mitigate harm to civilians, adding, "The IDF is determined to continue operating—at any distance—against all threats posed to the citizens of the State of Israel."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Energy Stocks Show Muted Response</h3>
Despite the spike in crude prices, U.S. energy stocks remained broadly flat, reflecting a degree of investor caution following Monday's rout and continued uncertainty surrounding OPEC+ policy and global demand.
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) edged up just 0.1% following a 1.8% slump a day earlier. Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) gained 1% and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) rose 0.2%.
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<li>Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) up 1.9%</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) up 2.2%</li>
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Oil Soars Above $59 As Middle East Airstrikes Jolt Markets

Crude prices fell sharply after OPEC+ surprised markets with a bigger-than-expected production hike. This prompted Goldman Sachs to slash its oil price outlook and triggered a selloff <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/energy-stocks-pre-market-movers">in U.S. energy stocks.</a>
In a note shared Monday, Goldman Sachs commodity analyst Daan Struyven said the bank lowered its oil price forecast by $2 to $3, projecting Brent and WTI to average $60 and $56, respectively, for the rest of 2025, and $56 and $52 in 2026. 
"Our key conviction remains that high spare capacity and high recession risk skew the risks to oil prices to the downside despite relatively tight spot fundamentals," Struyven said. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Prompted The Oil Selloff?</h3>
West Texas Intermediate futures opened at $55.36 per barrel Sunday evening in New York before recovering slightly to $57.10 by early Monday morning.
The drop was fueled by OPEC+'s Saturday decision to increase production by 411,000 barrels per day starting in June, a level in line with Goldman's base-case scenario. 
According to the note, the move likely reflects a combination of low oil inventories due to underproduction in Venezuela and the U.S. shale patch, as well as a push to bring laggard members like Iraq and Kazakhstan back in line with output targets. 
"The new baseline size of production increases is likely 0.41mb/d (million barrels per day)," Goldman said, projecting another similar hike in July.
Reuters reported that five OPEC+ sources suggested additional 411,000 bpd increases in August, September and October could follow if compliance issues persist. Although not confirmed by official OPEC channels, the market appeared to take this guidance seriously.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Brent Could Slide To $40 by 2026 In Bearish Scenario</h3>
Goldman models a steep downside scenario if production continues ramping while the economy slows. 
If the 2.2 million barrels per day in cuts are fully reversed through 0.41 mb/d monthly hikes, Brent crude could drop to the high $40s by late 2026 and WTI to the mid-$40s.
In a global recession, Brent could plunge to $40 and WTI to the high $30s.
While this outcome is less likely, Goldman said, the risk profile is skewed toward the downside given ample spare capacity and the possibility of further supply increases.
Despite this bearish tilt, the bank still recommends hedging downside risk using structured options strategies. It maintains a June 2026 Brent three-way position: selling a $75 call to fund a 55/45 put spread.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Energy Stocks Drop As Crude Slides</h3>
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) fell 1.3% Monday as oil stocks responded swiftly to the OPEC+ announcement.
Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) dropped 1.9% and 1.7%, respectively.
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Goldman Sachs Issues Bearish $40 Oil Forecast As OPEC+ Pumps More: Energy Stocks Sink

The U.S. stock market staged a stunning one-month rebound, fully erasing the losses triggered by Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">April 2 tariff announcements.</a>
From its April low of 4,835 points, the S&amp;P 500—tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)—has surged 17.5%, logging nine consecutive sessions of gains through Friday, the longest winning streak since May 2024.
Still, the rally has been far from uniform across sectors.
The sectoral rebound since April has been powerful, but only a handful of sectors have managed to fully recover to or exceed their April 2 levels, before Trump&#8217;s tariff announcements triggered a broad selloff.
Technology led the charge, surging 25.9% since the April low and now stands 3.8% above its April 2 level, the strongest full recovery among all major sectors.
Industrials and Utilities also climbed 1.8% and 1% above their early-April levels, respectively.
Sectors like Consumer Discretionary , Communication Services, Financials, Consumer Staples, and Real Estate posted strong double-digit rebounds off April lows—ranging from 8.3% to 18.9%— finally reaching April 2 levels without breaching them.
On the other end of the spectrum, Energy remains 13.4% below its April 2 level, making it the worst laggard. Health Care is still down 4% from early April, even after recovering 7.2%. Materials also underperformed, ending the period 1.9% below its pre-tariff announcement level.
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<td>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>16.1%</td>
<td>unchanged</td>
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<td>Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>8.3%</td>
<td>unchanged</td>
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<td>Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>16.9%</td>
<td>unchanged</td>
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<td>Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>11.3%</td>
<td>-13.4%</td>
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<td>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>18.9%</td>
<td>unchanged</td>
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<td>Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>7.2%</td>
<td>-4%</td>
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<td>Industrials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>20.4%</td>
<td>up by 1.8%</td>
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<td>Materials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>16.4%</td>
<td>-1.9%</td>
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<td>Real Estate&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>17.2%</td>
<td>unchanged</td>
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<td>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>25.9%</td>
<td>up by 3.8%</td>
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<td>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>12.2%</td>
<td>up by 1%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performing S&amp;P 500 Stocks Since April 2</h3>
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<td>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>Information Technology</td>
<td>41.22%</td>
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<td>Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)</td>
<td>Communication Services</td>
<td>23.45</td>
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<td>Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>)</td>
<td>Industrials</td>
<td>23.16</td>
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<td>GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>)</td>
<td>Industrials</td>
<td>20.78</td>
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<td>CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)</td>
<td>Information Technology</td>
<td>18.92</td>
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<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>Information Technology</td>
<td>18.87</td>
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<td>ServiceNow, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>)</td>
<td>Information Technology</td>
<td>18.80</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Worst Performer Since April 2</h3>
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<td>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td>
<td>Information Technology</td>
<td>-26.66%</td>
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<td>Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>)</td>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>-25.89</td>
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<td>UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>-23.76</td>
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<td>APA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>)</td>
<td>Energy</td>
<td>-21.40</td>
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<td>Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>)</td>
<td>Financials</td>
<td>-20.95</td>
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<td>Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRGP#NYSE">TRGP</a>)</td>
<td>Energy</td>
<td>-20.79</td>
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<td>Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>)</td>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>-20.00</td>
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Wall Street Roars Back From April Tariff Sell-Off: Which Sectors Are Still Underwater?

So much for &#8220;drill, baby, drill.&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/energy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The energy sector</a> is drilling all right &#8211; straight into red territory.
Down a bruising 11.47% over the past month, Energy, as tracked by the SPDR Energy Select ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), has officially become the worst-performing sector in the S&amp;P 500. And investors have Donald Trump's tariffs &#8211; and falling oil prices &#8211; to thank.
For perspective, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) is down just 0.91% over the past month.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chevron, Halliburton, Occidental Down Over 15%</h2>
While the broader market treaded water, energy names went into free fall. Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) shed over 16.73% this month, Halliburton Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) crashed 19.16% and Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) nosedived 18.25%.
APA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) is off a staggering 22.74%. Even shale poster child Devon Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) fell 16.31%. The carnage is deep and widespread.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Brutal Blow To Trump&#8217;s Energy Dominance Agenda</h2>
The culprit? A toxic mix of plummeting crude prices &#8211; U.S. oil has slid below $65 &#8211; and trade policy uncertainty. Tariffs are rattling supply chains and investor confidence. Oilfield giants like Baker Hughes, SLB, and Halliburton have already warned of slowing investment in exploration and drilling, forecasting double-digit drops in North American activity, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/29/oil-companies-that-trump-wants-to-drill-baby-drill-take-a-beating.html">reported</a> CNBC. 
And they're not shy about pointing fingers. "Tariffs are causing economic uncertainty," Schlumberger NV's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) CEO Olivier Le Peuch said last week. Baker Hughes Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) added that rising tariffs could slice as much as $200 million from earnings.
It's a brutal blow to Trump's energy dominance agenda, which had sought to unleash America's oil might.
But with investors now prioritizing capital discipline and waiting for clearer policy signals, that plan might be on pause. As one American Petroleum Institute analyst put it, the industry's most-used word lately? "Uncertainty." For now, it's the one thing Trump's energy push is producing in abundance.
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Crude Reality: Energy Sector Becomes S&P 500's Worst Performer, Thanks To Trump's Tariff Turmoil

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Shares of energy stocks are trading higher as the price of oil rises. Oil has gained amid overall market strength following US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's reported remarks about trade de-escalation with China. Recent Iran sanctions may also be driving supply uncertainty.

Piper Sandler analyst Mark Lear 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 $22.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on APA, Lowers Price Target to $22

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 $31 to $30.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on APA, Lowers Price Target to $30

Risk sentiment took a sharp blow Wednesday afternoon after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell linked rising tariffs to higher inflation and slower growth, while making it clear the central bank has no intention <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">of cushioning market losses.</a>
In remarks at the Economic Club of Chicago, Powell said the inflationary effects of tariffs could be more persistent than previously thought, and warned that current policy uncertainty makes it difficult to gauge their full impact. 
Most notably for Wall Street, Powell addressed the notion of a so-called "Fed put"—the belief that the central bank would intervene if markets drop sharply—and offered a blunt response: "I'm going to say no."
That single line pushed traders to recalibrate expectations for any near-term monetary support.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks Tumble As Chipmakers Extend Losses</h3>
By 3:15 p.m. ET, the S&amp;P 500 – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – had dropped 3.1% to 5,230 points, while the Nasdaq 100 – tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) plunged 4.1% to 18,050, dragged down by the tech-heavy weighting of the index. 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 838 points, or 2.1%, and the Russell 2000 small-cap index also fell 2.1%.
Nearly every sector turned red, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) nosediving 5%. Energy stocks were the sole exception, buoyed by higher crude prices and safe-haven commodity demand.
Semiconductors were particularly hard hit following fresh export restrictions on Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips to China. 
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) plummeted 6.8%, with Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) both down around 10%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gold Shines In Flight To Safety</h3>
As stocks tumbled, gold prices climbed, continuing their powerful 2025 rally. The precious metal hit new record highs, rising to over $2,350 an ounce, and is now up 26% year to date. 
With the Nasdaq 100 down 23% over the same period, gold has outperformed the tech index by nearly 50% in less than four months.
Gold's appeal has grown amid mounting inflation concerns, policy uncertainty, and geopolitical tension.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Powell: No Market Rescue This Time</h3>
Powell's refusal to endorse the "Fed put" marked a sharp shift in tone from the central bank's more accommodative stance in past downturns. While he acknowledged market volatility, he said both equity and bond markets were "functioning" and "orderly."
"Markets are struggling with a lot of uncertainty, and that means volatility," Powell said. "But having said that, markets are functioning."
The Fed chair emphasized that rate decisions will continue to focus on economic data, especially inflation and employment, and not on asset prices.
Top S&amp;P 500 Gainers:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Last</th>
<th>Chg %</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>)</td>
<td>129.93</td>
<td>+2.94%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APA Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NYSE">APA</a>)</td>
<td>15.27</td>
<td>+2.52%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</td>
<td>29.21</td>
<td>+2.40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)</td>
<td>55.88</td>
<td>+2.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Diamondback Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NYSE">FANG</a>)</td>
<td>129.98</td>
<td>+2.23%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Top S&amp;P 500 Losers:
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Last</th>
<th>Chg %</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc.</td>
<td>85.90</td>
<td>-9.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corp.</td>
<td>101.25</td>
<td>-9.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NYSE">JBHT</a>)</td>
<td>123.21</td>
<td>-8.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>89.90</td>
<td>-8.63%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)</td>
<td>622.99</td>
<td>-7.87%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Throughout the last three months, 11 analysts have evaluated APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
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<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">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</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">0</td>
<td align="right">5</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">2</td>
<td align="right">1</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $25.55, a high estimate of $45.00, and a low estimate of $14.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 13.8% lower than the prior average price target of $29.64. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744826491_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive APA is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Gruber &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $15.00&#x7C;$20.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Paul Cheng &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $14.00&#x7C;$26.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Hanold &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $24.00&#x7C;$27.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Roger Read &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $23.00&#x7C;$25.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Betty Jiang &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $25.00&#x7C;$27.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Gruber &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $20.00&#x7C;$24.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Arun Jayaram &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $20.00&#x7C;$23.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Freeman &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $32.00&#x7C;$45.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Biju Perincheril &#x7C;Susquehanna &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Positive &#x7C; $31.00&#x7C;$33.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Freeman &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Strong Buy &#x7C; $45.00&#x7C;$44.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Hanold &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $32.00&#x7C;$32.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to APA. This offers insight into 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: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of APA's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven 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>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>APA: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: APA displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 25.15%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: APA's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting 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 ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 6.81%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.83%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
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>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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The Analyst Verdict: APA In The Eyes Of 11 Experts

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 $20 to $15.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on APA, Lowers Price Target to $15

U.S. major indices traded lower at midday Wednesday, pressured by sharp declines in tech and semiconductor stocks after Washington tightened chip <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">export restrictions to China.</a>
The U.S. government has barred Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) from selling its H20 chips to China — a move that could wipe out an estimated $5.5 billion from the company's projected quarterly revenue. Nvidia shares slid nearly 7%.
Other chipmakers also felt the heat. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) dropped 6% as its MI308 chips fall under the new licensing requirements.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) sank 3.4%, extending the sector&#8217;s losses. Adding to the drag, Dutch chip equipment giant ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) missed quarterly revenue estimates, sending its shares down 5%.
On the macro front, March retail sales surprised to the upside, rising 1.4% month-over-month — topping forecasts of 1.3% and marking the strongest monthly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44837237/march-retail-sales-post-highest-surge-in-over-two-years-as-us-consumers-anticipate-tariff-jitters">gain since January 2023.</a>
Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar saw renewed selling pressure, with the dollar index dipping back below 100. Treasury yields were little changed, with the 10-year yield holding steady near 4.33%.
Gold continued its stellar run, surging 2.5% to a fresh record high of $3,320 per ounce as demand for safe-haven assets remains robust.
In commodities, oil prices rebounded sharply, with WTI crude climbing 2% to $62 a barrel. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) also edged up 1.3% to around $84,500.
All eyes are now on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who is set to speak at the Economic Club of Chicago later this afternoon.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,318.86</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,872.38</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,340.12</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,501.22</td>
<td>-1.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 11:30 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.9% to $532.68.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.1% to $403.09.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;tanked 1.7% to $450.31.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.5% to $185.84.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.1%; the&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down 2.2%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Gainers On Wednesday</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>% Change</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>)</td>
<td>5.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</td>
<td>4.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>)</td>
<td>4.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>)</td>
<td>3.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Mosaic Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>)</td>
<td>3.84%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Worst 5 Losers On Wednesday</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>% Change</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>)</td>
<td>-8.40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA Corporation </td>
<td>-6.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.</td>
<td>-5.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)</td>
<td>-4.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>)</td>
<td>-4.71%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram expects a strong first-quarter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">result for </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">APA Corporation </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>)</a>.
The analyst expects overall volumes to align with the company&#8217;s guidance and sees financial results slightly ahead of Street expectations.
Jayaram forecasts adjusted oil production at 398 MBoe/d, with U.S. oil output expected to land near the lower end of the 125–127 MBoe/d guidance range.
Total volumes are expected to be slightly impacted by 11 mmcfe/d of gas/NGL shut-ins in March, roughly 73% of which is gas, due to negative Waha pricing, he added.
The analyst projects U.S. production at 298 MBoe/d in the quarter, slightly below the 300 MBoe/d guidance due to shut-ins at Alpine High.
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Jayaram anticipates a capital expenditure (CAPEX) of $776 million, just above the guidance of $765 million, largely due to the timing of Suriname-related spending.
For 2025, the analyst expects the Suriname CAPEX of $200 million, with $125 million allocated in the first quarter (versus the guided $100 million).
This reflects long-cycle investment in the GranMorgu project, which aims for its first oil in 2028.
Under a scenario with WTI oil at $50 per barrel and U.S. gas at $3.50 per Mcf, Jayaram estimates free cash flow (FCF) yields of 9.2% for 2025 and 1.4% for 2026.
Finally, Jayaram projects first-quarter EPS of $0.76 vs. the Street estimate of $0.77 and EBITDAX of $1.408 billion (3% above consensus of $1.366 billion).
The company plans to release&nbsp;first-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">quarter&nbsp;2025 results on May 8</a>.
Price Action: APA shares are down 0.03% at $15.03 at the last check on Monday.
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JP Morgan Expects Solid Q1 Oil Output For APA, But Sees March Shut-Ins To Impact Volumes Slightly

HOUSTON, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) today announced key updates to its executive leadership team.
Ben Rodgers has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 12, 2025. In this role, he will oversee all financial activities and departments, including Accounting, Audit, Investor Relations, Planning, Tax and Treasury. Rodgers joined APA in 2018 and previously served as SVP, Finance and Treasurer. He also served as CFO of Altus Midstream and later as a director on the board of Kinetik Holdings Inc. He currently serves on the board of Khalda Petroleum Company, a joint venture between APA subsidiary Apache Corporation and Egypt Petroleum Company.
Steve Riney will continue in his role as president, overseeing asset development and operations. As part of Steve's team, the company has added two key executives to help oversee operations.
Shad Frazier has joined as senior vice president, U.S. Onshore Operations, effective immediately. Shad has nearly 30 years of industry experience, most recently as vice president, Production Operations at Endeavor Energy Resources, LP. Previously, he held various leadership positions at Legacy Reserves and SandRidge Energy. He holds a petroleum engineering degree from Texas Tech University and a master's degree in business administration from Oklahoma University.
Donald Martin will also be joining the company as vice president, Decommissioning, effective May 26, 2025. Donald has 20 years of operations and decommissioning portfolio experience, most recently as the head of decommissioning &amp; projects at Spirit Energy E&amp;P. He has also managed decommissioning at Canadian Natural Resources E&amp;P. Donald holds a master's degree with distinction in major programme management from Oxford University.

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APA Corp. Appoints Ben Rodgers As EVP And CFO, Effective May 12, 2025

Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng maintains APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $26 to $14.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on APA, Lowers Price Target to $14

Press Releases

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

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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

APA Corporation Provides First-Quarter 2025 Supplemental Information and Schedules Results Conference Call for May 8 at 10 a.m. Central Time

APA Corporation Announces Executive Leadership Updates; Ben C. Rodgers Promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Operational Leaders Added to Support Key Priorities

APA Corporation and Partners Lagniappe Alaska and Santos Announce Successful Flow Test in Alaska's North Slope at Sockeye-2 Exploration Well

Permian Resources Announces Strong First Quarter 2025 Results, Revised 2025 Guidance and Strategic Bolt-On Acquisition of Core Northern Delaware Basin Assets

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