Wolfe Research has recently resumed APA Corp (US) (APA) stock to Outperform rating, as announced on July 18, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on June 14, 2024, Evercore ISI had reduced the stock rating, setting a price target of $39 for APA stock. Wells Fargo also resumed Overweight rating with a price target of $55. Additionally, Barclays initiated Equal Weight rating on April 10, 2024, with a target price of $40. Johnson Rice analysts, in their report published on January 5, 2024, also reduced Hold rating for APA Corp (US)’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
APA Corp (US) (APA) Stock Trading Recap
On Tuesday, APA Corp (US) (APA) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $21.87 which represents a decrease of $-0.30 or -1.35% from the prior close of $22.17. The stock opened at $22.18 and touched a low of $21.85 during the day, reaching a high of $22.55. The volume of shares traded was 6.87 million exceeding the average volume of 6.05 million.
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APA Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, APA Corp (US) (APA) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -7.21% over the last five trades and -18.09% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -27.51%, and it has plunged by -24.46% in the previous three months. Currently, APA is trading at -8.09%, -11.50%, and -24.95% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, APA, a Energy sector stock, is trading -42.85% below its 52-week high but remains 3.40% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.95 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
APA Corp (US)’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
APA Corp (US)’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 35.67% and a profit margin of 24.18%, with a gross margin of -27.51%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, APA Corp (US)’s market capitalization stands at $8.09 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 3.1, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 6.14. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 0.88, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 1.58, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 2.35% of APA Corp (US) (APA)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 85.48%.
