APA Corp reports Q3 2026 earnings beat with strong revenue and cash flow

APA Corporation posted Q3 2026 revenue of $2.77 billion, up 51% year‑on‑year, and adjusted earnings of $1.94 per share, both well above analysts’ forecasts. Free cash flow margin rose to 25.2% and oil production increased 5.9% YoY. The results lifted the stock 1.4% in after‑hours trading.

The earnings beat and higher free‑cash‑flow margin pushed APA shares up 1.4% in after‑hours trading. The strong cash generation may give the company more flexibility for capital returns or reinvestment.

  • Revenue reported as $2.81 billion in material 1 versus $2.77 billion in materials 2 and 3.

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