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Quarterly ResultAug 5, 2026, 04:38 PM

APA Corp Q2 Net Income $747M, EPS $2.11; Exceeds Production Guidance

AI Summary

APA Corporation announced strong second-quarter 2026 financial and operational results, reporting net income of $747 million, or $2.11 per diluted share. The company exceeded production guidance with adjusted production of 347,000 BOE per day and U.S. oil production of 123,500 barrels per day. APA generated $738 million in free cash flow, repaid $752 million in debt during the first half of the year, and raised its full-year U.S. oil production guidance and cost savings target. Strategic advancements include the pending Savant acquisition in Alaska and a new partnership with Eni S.p.A in Uruguay.

Key Highlights

  • Net income attributable to common stock was $747 million, or $2.11 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted production was 347,000 BOE per day, exceeding guidance.
  • U.S. oil production reached 123,500 barrels per day, 2,500 bbl/day above guidance.
  • Generated $738 million in free cash flow and returned $189 million to shareholders.
  • Repaid $752 million of near-term bond debt in H1 2026, reducing total debt by $2.3 billion since year-end 2024.
  • Raised full-year U.S. oil production guidance to 123,000 bbl/day while maintaining U.S. capital.
  • Increased expected 2026 exit run-rate cost savings target to $500 million from $450 million.
  • Advanced exploration portfolio with pending Savant acquisition in Alaska and a new partnership with Eni in Uruguay.