APA Corporation Q3 Earnings on Deck: Here's How It Will Fare

Core Viewpoint - APA Corporation is expected to report third-quarter results on November 5, with an estimated earnings per share of 74 cents and revenues of $2.04 billion, reflecting a decline in revenues compared to the previous year [1][8]. Group 1: Previous Performance - In the last reported quarter, APA exceeded consensus estimates with adjusted earnings per share of 87 cents and revenues of $2.6 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by over 26% [2]. - The company has had mixed results in the past four quarters, beating estimates in two and missing in the other two, resulting in an average surprise of 24.89% [3]. Group 2: Revenue and Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2025 earnings indicates a 26% decline year over year, while revenues are expected to decrease by 19.52% compared to the previous year [3][8]. - Revenues from APA's core oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids segment are projected to drop by 26.1% year over year, with a 27.2% decline in revenues from purchased oil and gas sales [5]. Group 3: Cost Management - APA's total expenses are anticipated to reach $1.46 billion in the third quarter, representing a 49.2% decrease from the same period last year [6][8]. - Significant reductions in costs are expected across key segments, including lease operating expenses, which are projected to fall from $418 million to $405 million, and gathering, processing, and transmission costs, expected to decline from $123 million to $95.4 million [6].