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Sep 30, 2021

APA Q3 2021 Earnings Report

APA's financial performance for Q3 2021 was announced, revealing adjusted earnings of $0.98 per diluted share and adjusted EBITDAX of $1.16 billion.

Key Takeaways

APA Corporation reported a net loss of $113 million, or $0.30 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2021. However, when adjusted for certain items, the company's earnings were $372 million, or $0.98 per diluted share. The company generated $1.16 billion in adjusted EBITDAX and anticipates an even stronger fourth quarter. APA is committing to return a minimum of 60% of Free Cash Flow to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases.

Reported production of 389,000 barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) per day; adjusted production, which excludes Egypt noncontrolling interest and tax barrels, was 336,000 BOE per day.

Generated net cash from operating activities of $771 million and adjusted EBITDAX of $1.16 billion.

Committing to return a minimum of 60% of Free Cash Flow to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases.

Increased annualized dividend from $0.25 to $0.50 per share; repurchased 14.7 million shares in October.

Total Revenue
$1.65B
Previous year: $1.14B
+44.3%
EPS
$0.98
Previous year: -$0.16
-712.5%
Adjusted EBITDAX
$1.16B
Cash and Equivalents
$377M
Previous year: $162M
+132.7%
Free Cash Flow
$421M
Total Assets
$13.3B
Previous year: $12.9B
+3.4%

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Forward Guidance

The company anticipates the fourth quarter will be even stronger.