APA Corp (APA) Reports Q2 2025: Improved Permian Efficiency and Steady Dividend Payouts

APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) is a Texas-based energy company that explores, develops, and sells natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. It operates oil and gas projects in the United States, Egypt, and the North Sea.

During the second quarter of 2025, APA started cutting its Permian rig count from eight to six, showing improvements in drilling efficiency. The company now expects to keep oil production in the Permian steady at six rigs, down from the 6.5 rigs planned in May. Better capital efficiency in the Permian has lessened the original capital forecast by $130 million, while keeping the same oil production targets, after adjusting for the disposal of the New Mexico asset in mid-June.

In addition to being one of the S&P 500 stocks with a low P/E ratio, APA provides a steady stream of dividend payouts to its investors. The company has issued cash dividends on its common stock since 1965. On September 9, APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, which is distributable on November 21 to shareholders listed as of October 22. During the June quarter, the company returned $140 million to shareholders through its standard dividend and stock repurchase initiatives. It has a dividend yield of 4.05% as of September 30.

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