APA Corporation (APA) Stock Forecast
APA analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.43 / 5 from 28 analysts
- Price target
- $47.69 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −3.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $1.27
- 52-week range
- $21.66 – $49.15
APA analyst ratings
28 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
APA price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
APA earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.53 | $0.85 | $2.04 | $0.93 | +64.8% | 26 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.56 | $4.83 | $8.09 | $3.77 | +73.9% | 27 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.98 | $1.93 | $6.85 | $6.56 | −24.1% | 26 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
APA revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.39B | $2.11B | $2.67B | +18.6% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.45B | $8.92B | $10.04B | +2.5% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.50B | $6.92B | $9.72B | −10.1% | 7 |
APA EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
APA revenue: reported and forecast
APA EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.26 | $1.17 | $1.35 | $1.43 | $1.53 | +21.7% | 8 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.73 | $5.64 | $6.15 | $6.32 | $6.56 | +14.4% | 9 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.03 | $4.17 | $4.39 | $4.65 | $4.98 | +23.4% | 7 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
APA earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; APA beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from APA
28 analysts cover APA; their consensus rating is hold (3.43 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $47.69, 3.0% below the latest close of $49.15. Analysts expect earnings of $6.56 per share for 2026, +73.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $4.98 per share on revenue of $8.5 billion. APA beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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APA forecast FAQ
What is APA's price target?
The average analyst price target for APA is $47.69, 3.0% below the latest close of $49.15.
Is APA a buy, hold or sell?
Of 28 analysts covering APA, 8 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 15 a hold, 0 a sell and 3 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is APA's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $6.56 per share for 2026 (range $4.83 to $8.09); for 2027 the estimate is $4.98.
What is APA's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $9.5 billion, growth of 2.5%; for 2027 it is $8.5 billion.
When does APA report earnings?
APA is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.27.
Does APA usually beat earnings estimates?
APA reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.