NASDAQ$APA
APA Corporation · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
APA's financial performance was solid, driven by strong Permian Basin execution and well performance.
APA Corporation reported a net income attributable to common stock of $1.8 billion, or $5.78 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted earnings were $352 million, or $1.15 per share. The company's reported fourth-quarter production was 414,000 BOE per day, while adjusted production was 341,000 BOE per day. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.0 billion, and adjusted EBITDAX was $1.4 billion.
- APA reported net income attributable to common stock of $1.8 billion, or $5.78 per share, on a fully diluted basis.
- Adjusted fourth-quarter earnings totaled $352 million or $1.15 on a diluted share basis.
- Reported fourth-quarter production was 414,000 BOE per day; adjusted production was 341,000 BOE per day.
- Net cash provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter was $1.0 billion, and adjusted EBITDAX was $1.4 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
APA · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.17B
Forward guidance
In 2024, APA plans to invest $1.9 to $2.0 billion in upstream oil and gas capital. Total company adjusted oil and natural gas production is expected to be relatively flat year-over-year while NGL volumes are anticipated to be lower as the current strip prices would lead to ethane rejection in the U.S. for most of the year.
Tailwinds
- Planning upstream capital budget of $1.9 to $2.0 billion.
- Investing to sustain production on a year-over-year basis.
- Forecasting strong U.S. oil growth in 2024, approximately 8% year-over-year and more than 10% from fourth-quarter 2023 to fourth-quarter 2024.
- Pending acquisition of Callon Petroleum Company adds scale to APA’s existing Delaware Basin assets and is expected to be accretive to key financial metrics.
- Committing to return at least 60% of FCF to shareholders.
Headwinds
- Potential for lower year-over-year commodity prices.
- Prudently manage costs and high-grade capital to our most strategic opportunities.
- Total company adjusted oil and natural gas production is expected to be relatively flat year-over-year.
- NGL volumes are anticipated to be lower as the current strip prices would lead to ethane rejection in the U.S. for most of the year.
- Moderating activity levels during periods of lower commodity prices.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023
-0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.8%
Avg return
30 days after
47%
30 / 64 earnings
Positive
+20.2%
Q2 2020
Best reaction
-14.6%
Q2 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -7.7% | -11.5% | -11.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.0% | +14.4% | +59.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | +9.1% | +13.5% | +25.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | +8.0% | +13.2% | +26.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +4.5% | +19.3% | +19.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -7.2% | -15.6% | -5.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -7.0% | -5.9% | -9.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.2% | -4.8% | -2.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.5% | -4.4% | +8.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.1% | -1.1% | -8.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | +3.5% | +4.8% | +12.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -6.1% | -3.7% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.8% | +3.1% | -9.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.3% | +8.1% | +2.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -14.6% | -10.4% | +8.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.9% | -11.7% | +13.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.5% | +4.7% | +26.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | +6.6% | +12.3% | -6.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | -3.8% | -4.6% | +4.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +6.2% | +8.5% | +16.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.9% | -1.2% | -4.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +2.7% | +11.7% | +73.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | +20.2% | +18.0% | +13.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.8% | +2.1% | +36.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -1.7% | +0.1% | -80.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.8% | +11.2% | +1.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.1% | -3.5% | -10.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -9.5% | -6.5% | -20.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +0.3% | +1.8% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | -2.8% | +0.3% | -6.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | -3.5% | -0.8% | -4.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.7% | -2.4% | -3.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.9% | -6.5% | -0.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.2% | +7.0% | +4.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.6% | -7.9% | -17.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.0% | +3.4% | -3.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | -2.7% | -4.2% | -8.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -5.6% | -4.3% | +9.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.0% | -2.9% | -0.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +7.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.4% | — | — |
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