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Why APA Stock advanced +0.78% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$51.51 +0.78% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
APA Corporation (APA) earns a Roarable Rating of A- (Buy) with 83/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 27% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE A- • BUY
Cap $18.05B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • A-
3-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A- · Rk B+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+11.2% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for APA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.2%
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Why APA Stock advanced +0.78% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
APA Corporation (APA) advanced +0.78% to $51.51, trading at 95% of its 52-week range ($21.63 – $52.96). High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 27% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 95% of its 52-week range ($21.63 – $52.96) with RSI-14 at 65.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.2% around $51.51 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable A- (Buy) backed by 0% gross margin and $4.5B annual free cash flow.
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APA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +22.58%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-01O $51.11H $51.51L $51.11C $51.51VOL 3.85M
RES: $49.93SUP: $45.11SMA50: $45.72SMA200: $37.85
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
3.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +9.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (APA)
Energy Rank #3 of 88
⚔️ VNOM vs APA Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Energy Peer Comparison (APA vs. VNOM, OVV, EXE, PR)
Industry: Oil & Gas Production (41 Tracked Issuers)Across 88 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, APA Corporation (APA) ranks #3 by composite RQD confidence (83/100, grade A-) and #51 by equity capitalization ($18.05B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EXE leads on earnings valuation at 11.5x trailing P/E, while APA leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 26.6% ROIC and — gross margin. APA currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 83/100 (A-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APA
ACTIVE
APA Corporation | A- | 83/100 | 12.6x | — | 26.6% | +0.78% | $18.05B | Benchmark Subject |
| VNOM Viper Energy Inc. | C | 65/100 | — | — | -1.7% | +0.80% | $16.82B | /vnom-vs-apa → |
| OVV Ovintiv Inc. | B | 75/100 | 16.3x | — | 5.7% | +0.32% | $20.23B | /ovv-vs-apa → |
| EXE Expand Energy Corporation | C | 65/100 | 11.5x | — | 8.5% | -1.23% | $20.89B | /exe-vs-apa → |
| PR Permian Resources Corporation | B | 73/100 | — | — | 8.5% | +0.20% | $21.42B | /pr-vs-apa → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001841666In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), APA Corporation (APA) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $1.43B, operating cash flow of $4.54B, and free cash flow of $4.54B (+25.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, APA closed FY2025 with $17.76B in total assets against $4.16B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.04, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $0 | $1.43B | $4.54B | $4.54B | $17.76B | $4.16B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | $804.0M | $3.62B | $3.62B | $19.39B | $4.54B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | $2.85B | $3.13B | $3.13B | $9.93B | $2.32B |
3. APA Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs APA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 83/100 at a spot price of $51.51 (+0.78% 1D, market cap $18.05B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 18/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 19/20. Across 88 tracked Energy issuers, APA ranks #3 in composite RQD confidence.
How does APA compare to VNOM and OVV in the Energy sector?
Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), APA carries a Roarable A- (83/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 26.6%. By comparison, VNOM (Viper Energy Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -1.7%, cap $16.82B) and OVV (Ovintiv Inc.) posts a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 16.3x, ROIC 5.7%, cap $20.23B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EXE leads on earnings multiple (11.5x) while APA leads on capital efficiency (26.6% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for APA?
Per APA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001841666), APA Corporation generated $0 in revenue, $1.43B in net income, and $4.54B in free cash flow against $17.76B in total assets and $4.16B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is APA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
APA last traded at $51.51 (+0.78% on volume of 3,846,634 shares), positioning the stock +12.66% above its 50-day simple moving average ($45.72) and +36.09% above its 200-day simple moving average ($37.85). Across its 52-week range of $21.63 to $52.96, APA sits at the 95.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 65.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.2% ($48.32 to $54.70).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is APA stock moving today?
Why APA Stock advanced +0.78% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 27% return on capital) with steady institutional support.