APA vs. OXY: Which Upstream Energy Stock is the Stronger Bet?

Key Takeaways APA outperforms OXY with a 23.22% ROE, 5.39% dividend yield, and a lower EV/EBITDA valuation of 2.68X. Earnings estimates for APA rose 3.08% for 2025 and 2.53% for 2026, in the past 30 days. APA shares gained 9.1% over the last month, outpacing OXY's 4.5% rise and the SThe companies operating in the Zacks Oil and Gas Exploration and Production - United States industry present a strong long-term investment case, driven by rich shale reserves, cutting-edge extraction technologies and sustained ...