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 September 2026 at $44.79, up 3.80% for the month and +82.74% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, APA is +83.12%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +32.24% versus its 200-day moving average ($33.87), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, APA has underperformed the S&P 500 by −64.58%, with a relative strength index reading of 61.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
APA Corporation ended September 2026 at $44.79, posting a monthly return of +3.80%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +5.50%.
The current quarter stands at +37.52% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +32.24% versus the 200-day moving average ($33.87).
Year-to-date, APA is +83.12% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of +72.54%. The stock is currently −5.59% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −67.60%.
| Period | APA | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −5.53% | −0.44% | −5.09% |
| 1 Week | −0.11% | −1.10% | +0.98% |
| 1 Month | +3.80% | −1.69% | +5.50% |
| 3 Months | +21.78% | −0.10% | +21.88% |
| 6 Months | +40.76% | +13.21% | +27.55% |
| YTD | +83.12% | +10.58% | +72.54% |
| 12 Months | +82.74% | +14.25% | +68.49% |
| 3 Years | +5.49% | +70.07% | −64.58% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | +39.74% |
| #2 | Aug 2025 | +20.37% |
| #3 | Jul 2023 | +18.50% |
| #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 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −12.99% |
| Q3 2025 | +32.75% |
| Q4 2025 | +0.74% |
| Q1 2026 | +73.51% |
| Q2 2026 | −23.26% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +37.52% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −23.14% |
| 2024 | −35.65% |
| 2025 | +5.93% |
| 2026 | +83.12% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $47.44 (2026-09-15) |
| 52-Week Low | $21.57 (2025-09-10) |
| Current Price | $44.79 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $33.87 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +32.24% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −67.60% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −5.59% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 61.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −64.58% |
| RS Peak | 105.5 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 28.6 (May 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was APA's return for this report period?
APA returned +3.80% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has APA outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD APA: +83.12% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is APA's 12-month return?
+82.74% over the trailing 12 months.
Is APA above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +32.24% versus 200DMA ($33.87).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−67.60% on 2025-04-08.