APA Corporation

APA · Energy

About APA Corporation (APA)

APA Corporation is a Oil & Gas E&P company operating in the Energy sector.

APA trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas E&P

Key Statistics

Current Price
$52.82
Market Cap
$18.51B
52-Week High
$52.96
52-Week Low
$21.63
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas E&P

$1,000 Invested in APA Corporation (APA)

1 Year
$2,425
+143%
3 Years
$1,464
+46%
5 Years
$2,184
+118%
10 Years
$1,097
+10%
Since IPO
$30,969
+2997%

How much would $1,000 invested in APA be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in APA 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in APA Corporation (APA) in 2025 would be worth $2,425 as of November 2026, representing a +142.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in APA 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in APA Corporation (APA) in 2023 would be worth $1,464 as of November 2026, representing a +46.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in APA 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in APA Corporation (APA) in 2021 would be worth $2,184 as of November 2026, representing a +118.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in APA 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in APA Corporation (APA) in 2016 would be worth $1,097 as of November 2026, representing a +9.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in APA at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in APA Corporation (APA) at IPO would be worth $30,969 as of November 2026, representing a +2996.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.56%
Positive Months
307
54% of 569
Negative Months
256
45% of 569
Data Period
47+ years
569 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2020 (+213.8%)
Best month on avg: April (+7.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-83.2%)
Worst month on avg: September (-0.7%)

Over the past 47+ years (569 months), APA Corporation (APA) has averaged a monthly return of +1.56% with a median return of +1.19%. The stock had 307 positive months (54%) and 256 negative months (45%). The best month in APA's history was April 2020 with a +213.8% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -83.2%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.4%), and September the weakest (-0.7%).

APA's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2020 with a cumulative return of +164.7%, and the worst was 1982 at -49.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 47 years of trading history, APA Corporation (APA) has delivered an average annual return of +13.05% with a median return of +10.21%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +6.13%. The stock posted gains in 28 years (60%) and losses in 19 years (40%).

APA's best year was 1989 with a +138.55% gain, while the worst was 1982 at -44.93%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. APA achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 24 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 18 years.

Avg Return
+13.05%
Best Year
1989 (+138.55%)
Worst Year
1982 (-44.93%)
Positive Years
28/47
Year Return Start End
2026 +122.12% $23.78 $52.82
2025 +11.54% $21.32 $23.78
2024 -33.44% $32.03 $21.32
2023 -21.24% $40.67 $32.03
2022 +76.44% $23.05 $40.67
2021 +90.76% $12.08 $23.05
2020 -43.71% $21.46 $12.08
2019 +1.12% $21.23 $21.46
2018 -36.39% $33.37 $21.23
2017 -32.13% $49.16 $33.37
2016 +45.66% $33.75 $49.16
2015 -27.75% $46.71 $33.75
2014 -26.25% $63.34 $46.71
2013 +10.53% $57.30 $63.34
2012 -12.70% $65.64 $57.30
2011 -23.63% $85.95 $65.64
2010 +16.27% $73.92 $85.95
2009 +39.49% $53.00 $73.92
2008 -30.22% $75.94 $53.00
2007 +62.92% $46.61 $75.94
2006 -2.29% $47.71 $46.61
2005 +36.26% $35.01 $47.71
2004 +25.41% $27.91 $35.01
2003 +50.41% $18.56 $27.91
2002 +15.12% $16.12 $18.56
2001 -21.22% $20.46 $16.12
2000 +90.46% $10.74 $20.46
1999 +47.11% $7.30 $10.74
1998 -27.12% $10.02 $7.30
1997 +0.63% $9.96 $10.02
1996 +20.15% $8.29 $9.96
1995 +19.22% $6.95 $8.29
1994 +8.11% $6.43 $6.95
1993 +26.05% $5.10 $6.43
1992 +20.14% $4.25 $5.10
1991 +10.53% $3.84 $4.25
1990 -18.99% $4.74 $3.84
1989 +138.55% $1.99 $4.74
1988 +9.14% $1.82 $1.99
1987 -14.08% $2.12 $1.82
1986 -14.56% $2.48 $2.12
1985 +10.21% $2.25 $2.48
1984 -13.59% $2.61 $2.25
1983 +17.01% $2.23 $2.61
1982 -44.93% $4.04 $2.23
1981 -19.03% $5.00 $4.04
1980 +55.38% $3.22 $5.00

Frequently Asked Questions: APA

What sector is APA in? ▼

APA operates in the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas E&P industry.

How has APA performed historically? ▼

Over 47 years of trading history, APA has posted gains in 28 years (60% of the time). The best year was 1989 with a +138.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in APA? ▼

You can invest in APA through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold APA.

Last updated: 11/1/2026