APA monthly performance report
Monthly APA research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
APA monthly report
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Key takeaways
- APA Corporation (APA) closed September 2026 at $42.77, down 0.88% for the month and +82.47% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, APA is +74.86%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.94% YTD.
- The stock is trading +29.01% versus its 200-day moving average ($33.15), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, APA has underperformed the S&P 500 by −75.83%, with a relative strength index reading of 55.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 43.6% — 17 positive months versus 22 negative months.
APA Corporation ended September 2026 at $42.77, posting a monthly return of −0.88%. The S&P 500 returned +0.41% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.29%.
The current quarter stands at +32.17% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +29.01% versus the 200-day moving average ($33.15).
Year-to-date, APA is +74.86% against SPY +12.94%, a gap of +61.91%. The stock is currently −6.33% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −69.04%.
| Period | APA | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −3.45% | +0.66% | −4.11% |
| 1 Week | +3.43% | −0.12% | +3.55% |
| 1 Month | −0.88% | +0.41% | −1.29% |
| 3 Months | +13.30% | +2.11% | +11.18% |
| 6 Months | +40.83% | +13.21% | +27.62% |
| YTD | +74.86% | +12.94% | +61.91% |
| 12 Months | +82.47% | +18.65% | +63.81% |
| 3 Years | −5.12% | +70.70% | −75.83% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | +30.50% |
| #2 | Aug 2025 | +21.63% |
| #3 | Feb 2026 | +19.71% |
| #4 | Aug 2026 | +18.22% |
| #5 | Jul 2023 | +17.94% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2025 | −25.79% |
| #2 | Jan 2024 | −13.31% |
| #3 | Aug 2024 | −13.14% |
| #4 | Jun 2026 | −12.98% |
| #5 | Sep 2024 | −12.33% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −15.52% |
| Q3 2025 | +33.69% |
| Q4 2025 | +3.31% |
| Q1 2026 | +67.86% |
| Q2 2026 | −22.58% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +32.17% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −26.18% |
| 2024 | −39.02% |
| 2025 | +3.72% |
| 2026 | +71.77% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $45.66 (2026-03-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $21.57 (2025-09-10) |
| Current Price | $42.77 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $33.15 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +29.01% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −69.04% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −6.33% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 55 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −75.83% |
| RS Peak | 100.7 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 27.3 (May 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was APA's return for this report period?
APA returned −0.88% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-04.
Has APA outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD APA: +74.86% vs SPY: +12.94%.
What is APA's 12-month return?
+82.47% over the trailing 12 months.
Is APA above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +29.01% versus 200DMA ($33.15).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−69.04% on 2025-04-08.