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Based in Houston, APA is an independent exploration and production company. It operates primarily in the US, Egypt, the North Sea, and Suriname. At year-end 2023, proved reserves totaled 807 million barrels of oil equivalent, with net reported production of 405 thousand boe/day that year (64% of which was oil and natural gas liquids, with the remainder natural gas).

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Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintains APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $52 to $45.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on APA, Lowers Price Target to $45

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in APA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for APA. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 33% leaning bullish and 66% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $69,500, and 7 are calls, amounting to $342,044.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $27.5 to $35.0 for APA over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in APA's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to APA's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $27.5 to $35.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>APA 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721421071_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>APA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$84.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td>701</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">161</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$29.50</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>813</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>701</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">244</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About APA</h3>
Based in Houston, APA is an independent exploration and production company. It operates primarily in the US, Egypt, the North Sea, and Suriname. At year-end 2023, proved reserves totaled 807 million barrels of oil equivalent, with net reported production of 405 thousand boe/day that year (64% of which was oil and natural gas liquids, with the remainder natural gas).
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with APA, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of APA</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,402,037, with APA's price down by -0.44%, positioned at $32.01.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 12 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for APA</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $37.4.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on APA, which currently sits at a price target of $52. </li>
<li>An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on APA, maintaining a target price of $34. </li>
<li>An analyst from Bernstein has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on APA, which currently sits at a price target of $30. </li>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its rating to Sector Perform, setting a price target of $41. </li>
<li>An analyst from Scotiabank has decided to maintain their Sector Perform rating on APA, which currently sits at a price target of $30. </li>
</ul>
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Wolfe Research analyst Doug Leggate reinstates APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Outperform.

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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 raises the price target from $33 to $34.

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Bernstein analyst Bob Brackett maintains APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $37 to $30.

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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 $37 to $30.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on APA, Lowers Price Target to $30

Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintains APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $53 to $52.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on APA, Lowers Price Target to $52

PA also curtailed an estimated 7,600 barrels per day of natural gas liquids during the quarter, which were mostly associated with the voluntary gas curtailments.
Previous&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;issued in May contemplated curtailments of ~50 MMcf/d of natural gas and ~5 Mb/d of NGLs.
APA did not previously provide&nbsp;second-quarter&nbsp;DD&amp;A&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;due to the acquisition of Callon Petroleum. Based on current best estimates, APA believes&nbsp;second-quarter DD&amp;A will be approximately&nbsp;$590 million.

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Throughout the last three months, 15 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.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for APA, revealing an average target of $39.8, a high estimate of $57.00, and a low estimate of $28.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 3.12%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720620058_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of APA among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Hungness</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Richardson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Gruber</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Janela</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Janela</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Janela</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to APA. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of APA compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of APA's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of APA's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on APA analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind APA</h2>
Based in Houston, APA is an independent exploration and production company. It operates primarily in the US, Egypt, the North Sea, and Suriname. At year-end 2023, proved reserves totaled 807 million barrels of oil equivalent, with net reported production of 405 thousand boe/day that year (64% of which was oil and natural gas liquids, with the remainder natural gas).
<h3>Key Indicators: APA's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, APA faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -2.84% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: APA's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 6.77%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.02%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): APA's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.87%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: APA's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.03. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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RBC Capital analyst Scott Hanold reiterates APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $41 price target.

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APA's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NYSE">APA</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.29% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 21.39 million shares sold short, which is 6.59% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.64 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>APA Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1719420327_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for APA has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing APA's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, APA's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.19%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of several oil and gas companies are trading higher amid a rise in the price of crude. Strength is due to potential demand and growing tension in the Middle East.

Ratings for APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) were provided by 21 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for APA, presenting an average target of $41.1, a high estimate of $59.00, and a low estimate of $28.00. This current average has decreased by 0.72% from the previous average price target of $41.40. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1718388040_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of APA's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Noah Hungness</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Richardson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Gruber</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Janela</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Janela</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Janela</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leo Mariani</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neil Mehta</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to APA. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of APA compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of APA's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of APA's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on APA analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About APA</h2>
Based in Houston, APA is an independent exploration and production company. It operates primarily in the US, Egypt, the North Sea, and Suriname. At year-end 2023, proved reserves totaled 807 million barrels of oil equivalent, with net reported production of 405 thousand boe/day that year (64% of which was oil and natural gas liquids, with the remainder natural gas).
<h3>Financial Milestones: APA's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Challenges: APA's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -2.84%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: APA's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 6.77%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): APA's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.02%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): APA's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.87%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: APA's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 2.03. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Unveiling 21 Analyst Insights On APA

B of A Securities analyst Noah Hungness reinstates APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) with a Underperform and announces $31 price target.

B of A Securities Reinstates Underperform on APA, Announces $31 Price Target

APA shares are trading lower after Evercore ISI Group downgraded the stock from Outperform to In-Line and lowered its price target from $52 to $39.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. raised the price target for UroGen Pharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URGN#NASDAQ">URGN</a>) from $54 to $60. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Raghuram Selvaraju maintained a Buy rating. UroGen Pharma shares jumped 37.6% to close at $17.50 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/URGN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc raised the price target for Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) from $445 to $450. Keybanc analyst Jackson Ader maintained an Underweight rating. Adobe shares fell 0.3% to close at $458.74 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADBE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co. cut Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NYSE">DRI</a>) price target from $170 to $165. Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Jim Salera maintained an Equal-Weight rating. Darden Restaurants shares rose 0.2% to close at $147.48 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DRI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan increased the price target for Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) from $205 to $230. JP Morgan analyst Brian Essex upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight. Zscaler shares fell 4.1% to close at $181.05 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird cut RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) price target from $300 to $275. Baird analyst Peter Benedict maintained a Neutral rating. RH shares fell 3% to close at $277.05 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities boosted Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) price target from $70 to $80. B of A Securities analyst Jason Haas upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Hasbro shares fell 0.5% to close at $58.02 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HAS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird boosted the price target for Korn Ferry (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KFY#NYSE">KFY</a>) from $72 to $79. Baird analyst Mark Marcon maintained an Outperform rating. Korn Ferry shares gained 10.8% to close at $70.27 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KFY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Benchmark increased HEICO Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) price target from $185 to $245. Benchmark analyst Josh Sullivan maintained a Buy rating. HEICO shares gained 0.7% to close at $226.96 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HEI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group cut APA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) price target from $52 to $39. Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Richardson downgraded the stock from Outperform to In-Line. APA shares fell 2.6% to close at $28.57 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods raised Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) price target from $37 to $46. Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst David Konrad upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform. Bank of America shares fell 0.4% to close at $39.26 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BAC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Richardson downgrades APA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>) from Outperform to In-Line and lowers the price target from $52 to $39.

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The SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (ARCA:XOP) made its debut on 06/19/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Energy ETFs category of the market.
What Are Smart Beta ETFs?
The ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on market capitalization weighted indexes that are designed to represent the market or a particular segment of the market.
A good option for investors who believe in market efficiency, market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns.
However, some investors believe in the possibility of beating the market through exceptional stock selection, and choose a different type of fund that tracks non-cap weighted strategies: smart beta.
Non-cap weighted indexes try to choose stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, which is based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a mix of other such characteristics.
Even though this space provides many choices to investors--think one of the simplest methodologies like equal-weighting and more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting--not all have been able to deliver first-rate results.
Fund Sponsor &amp; Index
The fund is managed by State Street Global Advisors, and has been able to amass over $3.66 billion, which makes it one of the largest ETFs in the Energy ETFs. This particular fund, before fees and expenses, seeks to match the performance of the S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production Select Industry Index.
The S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production Select Industry Index represents the oil and gas exploration and production sub-industry portion of the S&amp;P Total Markets Index. The S&amp;P TMI tracks all the US common stocks listed on the NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ National Market and NASDAQ Small Cap exchanges. The Oil &amp; Gas Exploration Index is a modified equal weight index.
Cost &amp; Other Expenses
Cost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins if all other fundamentals are the same.
Operating expenses on an annual basis are 0.35% for this ETF, which makes it one of the least expensive products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.31%.
Sector Exposure and Top Holdings
Most ETFs are very transparent products, and disclose their holdings on a daily basis. ETFs also offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, though it&#39;s still important for investors to research a fund&#39;s holdings.
XOP&#39;s heaviest allocation is in the Energy sector, which is about 100% of the portfolio.
Taking into account individual holdings, Valero Energy Corp (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vlo#NYSE">VLO</a>) accounts for about 2.70% of the fund&#39;s total assets, followed by Pbf Energy Inc Class A (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pbf#NYSE">PBF</a>) and Apa Corp (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/apa#NYSE">APA</a>).
The top 10 holdings account for about 26.52% of total assets under management.
Performance and Risk
The ETF has gained about 8.27% and is up roughly 20.54% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 06/13/2024), respectively. XOP has traded between $121.68 and $160.59 during this last 52-week period.
The fund has a beta of 1.70 and standard deviation of 35.95% for the trailing three-year period, which makes XOP a high risk choice in this particular space. With about 56 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
Alternatives
SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Energy ETFs segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.
Invesco Energy Exploration &amp; Production ETF (ARCA:PXE) tracks Dynamic Energy Exploration &amp; Production Intellidex Index and the iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ieo#BATS">IEO</a>) tracks Dow Jones U.S. Select Oil Exploration &amp; Production Index. Invesco Energy Exploration &amp; Production ETF has $140.05 million in assets, iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF has $754.21 million. PXE has an expense ratio of 0.60% and IEO charges 0.40%.
Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Energy ETFs.
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