APA monthly performance report
Check APA's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
APA monthly report
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Key takeaways
- APA Corporation (APA) closed November 2026 at $48.44, down 8.29% for the month and +96.19% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, APA is +98.04%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +25.51% versus its 200-day moving average ($38.59), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, APA has underperformed the S&P 500 by −39.20%, with a relative strength index reading of 77.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 41% — 16 positive months versus 23 negative months.
APA Corporation ended November 2026 at $48.44, posting a monthly return of −8.29%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.11%.
The current quarter stands at +16.61% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +25.51% versus the 200-day moving average ($38.59).
Year-to-date, APA is +98.04% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +87.41%. The stock is currently −8.53% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −62.66%.
| Period | APA | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.64% | −0.36% | +2.00% |
| 1 Week | +8.54% | +2.59% | +5.94% |
| 1 Month | −8.29% | −0.18% | −8.11% |
| 3 Months | +19.69% | −2.37% | +22.06% |
| 6 Months | +31.03% | +0.83% | +30.20% |
| YTD | +98.04% | +10.62% | +87.41% |
| 12 Months | +96.19% | +12.25% | +83.94% |
| 3 Years | +32.17% | +71.37% | −39.20% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | +39.74% |
| #2 | Oct 2026 | +27.15% |
| #3 | Aug 2025 | +20.37% |
| #4 | Aug 2026 | +15.62% |
| #5 | Mar 2024 | +15.41% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2025 | −26.07% |
| #2 | Sep 2024 | −14.15% |
| #3 | Jan 2024 | −12.68% |
| #4 | Jun 2026 | −10.60% |
| #5 | May 2026 | −10.56% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +32.75% |
| Q4 2025 | +0.74% |
| Q1 2026 | +73.51% |
| Q2 2026 | −23.26% |
| Q3 2026 | +27.54% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +16.61% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −23.14% |
| 2024 | −35.65% |
| 2025 | +5.93% |
| 2026 | +98.04% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $52.96 (2026-10-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $23.06 (2025-11-21) |
| Current Price | $48.44 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $38.59 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +25.51% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −62.66% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −8.53% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 77.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −39.20% |
| RS Peak | 100.6 (Nov 2023) |
| RS Trough | 33 (May 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was APA's return for this report period?
APA returned −8.29% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has APA outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD APA: +98.04% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is APA's 12-month return?
+96.19% over the trailing 12 months.
Is APA above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +25.51% versus 200DMA ($38.59).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−62.66% on 2025-04-08.