ARKO Petroleum Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
ARKO Petroleum Corp. is a Nasdaq-listed fuel distribution company that supplies motor fuel through wholesale, fleet fueling and related-party retail-site distribution channels. The company trades under the symbol APC and became a public company through an initial public offering of Class A common stock completed in February 2026. ARKO Corp., a public convenience-store operator, is APC's parent company and controlling stockholder.
The company's operating model is built around the purchase and distribution of fuel to third-party dealers, commercial and municipal fleet customers, and retail convenience-store sites operated by ARKO Corp. Company materials describe APC as one of the largest wholesale fuel distributors by gallons in North America, supplying approximately 2 billion gallons annually to customers in about 3,500 locations across the District of Columbia and more than 30 states in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, Northeastern, Southeastern and Southwestern United States.
Business segments
APC reports three principal business areas. The Wholesale segment supplies fuel to gas stations operated by third-party dealers, sub-wholesalers and bulk purchasers. The segment typically distributes fuel under long-term cost-plus or consignment arrangements and represents the company's largest revenue source in the available company description.
The Fleet Fueling segment operates proprietary and third-party cardlock locations, which are unstaffed fueling sites used by commercial and municipal fleets. This business also includes proprietary fuel cards that give fleet customers access to a nationwide network of fueling locations, with the company earning commissions from proprietary fuel-card sales.
The GPMP segment supplies fuel to substantially all retail convenience stores that sell fuel and are operated by ARKO Corp. The segment supplies those ARKO Retail Sites at cost plus a fixed margin and charges fixed fees to certain sites. This structure ties APC's fuel distribution operations to ARKO Corp.'s convenience-store network while keeping APC organized as a separately listed fuel distribution company.
Public-company structure
APC is organized as a Delaware corporation. Its public-company filings and news releases identify Class A common stock listed on Nasdaq under the symbol APC and Class B common stock held by ARKO Parent following the IPO. The company's public disclosures also describe intercompany agreements with ARKO Corp. and related subsidiaries, including management services, omnibus, employee and intercompany matters, fuel distribution, tax matters and registration rights agreements.
Stock Performance
ARKO Petroleum (APC) stock last traded at $20.53, up 1.18% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 16.9%. At a market capitalization of $964.7M, APC is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 47.6M shares outstanding.
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Latest News
ARKO Petroleum has 6 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 4 articles coincided with positive price movement and 2 with negative movement. Key topics include earnings, earnings date, IPO, offering. View all APC news →
SEC Filings
ARKO Petroleum has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 1 Form 3, 1 Form 4, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13G/A, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13G. The most recent filing was submitted on May 19, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all APC SEC filings →
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Short Interest History
Short interest in ARKO Petroleum (APC) currently stands at 342.7 thousand shares, down 4.3% from the previous reporting period, representing 2.7% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 687.8%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for ARKO Petroleum (APC) currently stands at 3.7 days, up 30.5% from the previous period. This days-to-cover ratio represents a balanced liquidity scenario for short positions. The days to cover has increased 272% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 3.7 days.
APC Company Profile & Sector Positioning
ARKO Petroleum (APC) operates in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry within the broader Wholesale-petroleum & Petroleum Products (no Bulk Stations) sector and is listed on the NASDAQ. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #596 among all tracked companies.