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Barclays Upgrades APA (APA)

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Barclays upgraded APA Corporation from Underweight to Equal-Weight on March 23, 2026, signaling a neutral outlook after a previously bearish stance. The average one-year price target of $26.80 implies a 31.31% downside from APA’s current $39.02 share price, with forecasts ranging from $20.20 to $42.00. Institutional ownership dropped 15.02% in three months, with 872 funds holding positions—down 29.45% from last quarter—though average portfolio allocation rose 27.86%. A bullish put/call ratio of 0.46 contrasts with declining revenue projections of $8.28B (down 4.7%) and non-GAAP EPS of $10.50 for the year. Major shareholders like Hotchkis & Wiley and Harris Associates reduced holdings by up to 53.47%, while Charles Schwab increased its stake by 1.94%.
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Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 31.31% Downside As of February 25, 2026, the average one-year price target for APA is $26.80/share. The forecasts range from a low of $20.20 to a high of $42.00. The average price target represents a decrease of 31.31% from its latest reported closing price of $39.02 / share. See our leaderboard of companies with the largest price target upside. The projected annual revenue for APA is 8,277MM, a decrease of 4.70%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 10.50. What is the Fund Sentiment? There are 872 funds or institutions reporting positions in APA. This is an decrease of 364 owner(s) or 29.45% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to APA is 0.11%, an increase of 27.86%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 15.02% to 353,026K shares. The put/call ratio of APA is 0.46, indicating a bullish outlook. What are Other Shareholders Doing? Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management holds 35,447K shares representing 10.03% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 35,761K shares , representing a decrease of 0.89%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in APA by 3.47% over the last quarter. VWNFX - Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Shares holds 18,765K shares representing 5.31% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.

Charles Schwab Investment Management holds 14,710K shares representing 4.16% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 14,424K shares , representing an increase of 1.94%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in APA by 0.00% over the last quarter. Harris Associates L P holds 11,645K shares representing 3.30% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 25,006K shares , representing a decrease of 114.74%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in APA by 63.02% over the last quarter.

Geode Capital Management holds 9,863K shares representing 2.79% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,947K shares , representing a decrease of 0.86%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in APA by 48.49% over the last quarter. Fintel is one of the most comprehensive investing research platforms available to individual investors, traders, financial advisors, and small hedge funds.Our data covers the world, and includes fundamentals, analyst reports, ownership data and fund sentiment, options sentiment, insider trading, options flow, unusual options trades, and much more. Additionally, our exclusive stock picks are powered by advanced, backtested quantitative models for improved profits.Click to Learn MoreThis story originally appeared on Fintel. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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