For the sixth consecutive year, the United States has maintained its position as the world's top oil producer, according to the Energy Information Administration (‘EIA’). In 2023, U.S. crude output reached a historic high, averaging 12.9 million barrels per day (‘bpd’), surpassing the previous record set in 2019. December alone saw a remarkable milestone, with production peaking at over 13.3 million bpd.This upward trajectory continues through this year, with an estimated record-breaking output of 13.21 mil ...

izzetugutmen Introduction APA Corp. (NASDAQ:APA), formerly known as Apache Corp., is a comparatively small and underfollowed oil and gas (O&G) exploration and production company with a diversified portfolio of assets in various parts of the world. My followers and regular readers know that I am long-term bullish on fossil fuel energy for a number of reasons, as I've briefly outlined in two other articles (here and here). In this article, I provide an overview of APA Corp., what I like about it and where ...

Despite escalating geopolitical risks, concerns over global demand have offset any price support, which, in turn, has affected the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry. The Fed’s emphasis that there was no urgency to reduce rates, citing robust inflation and economic indicators observed since the year's commencement, adds to concerns. The market hasn't been kind to natural gas either, with the commodity continuing to trade under $2. Although macro challenges are leading to ...

While conservative plays can move you up the gridiron, sometimes you need the long ball, which is exactly the situation speculative stocks to buy specializes in. No, you’re not going to bet your lifesavings on these ideas. And no, you shouldn’t expect a smooth ride.However, what you can expect is the possibility of significant upside returns. Given that the equities market in some angles can be viewed a zero-sum game, it’s inevitable that certain companies will draw the ire of investors. Nevertheless, the s ...

HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) announced today that the applicable statutory waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 expired on Feb. 22, 2024. Assuming both APA and Callon shareholder approvals are obtained, the closing of the acquisition is expected to occur on or about April 1, 2024. APA and Callon have scheduled separate shareholder meetings for March 27, 2024, for their respective shareholders to vote on the transaction. APA ...

APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 22, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Gary Clark - VP, IR John Christmann - CEO & Director Stephen Riney - President & CFO Tracey Henderson - EVP, Exploration Conference Call Participants Doug Leggate - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Neal Dingmann - Truist Securities Robert Brackett - Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Charles Meade - Johnson Rice & Company Arun Jayaram - JPMorgan Chase & Co. Paul Cheng - Scotiabank Leo Mariani - ROTH MKM Par ...

U.S. energy operator APA Corporation (APA) reported fourth-quarter 2023 adjusted earnings of $1.15 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.38 and declining from the year-ago adjusted figure of $1.48.The underperformance primarily reflects lower oil and natural gas prices, partly offset by strong production.Revenues of $1.9 billion fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2 billion and were down 20.5% from the year-ago quarter’s sales.Meanwhile, APA continues to reward shareholders with d ...

APA (APA) reported $1.89 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2023, representing a year-over-year decline of 20.5%. EPS of $1.15 for the same period compares to $1.48 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.05 billion, representing a surprise of -7.49%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -16.67%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.38.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they ...

APA (APA) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.38 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.48 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -16.67%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this oil and natural gas producer would post earnings of $1.08 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.33, delivering a surprise of 23.15%.Over the last four quarters, the ...

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE APA Corporation Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial and Operational Results 2023 Highlights • Delivered full-year net cash from operating activities of $3.1 billion, adjusted EBITDAX of $5.3 billion and $965 million of free cash flow (FCF); • Returned $637 million to shareholders or 66% of FCF; • Increased total company oil production by 8% year-over-year; • U.S. oil increased 12% from fourth-quarter 2022 to fourth-quarter 2023, driven by strong Permian Basin exec ...