BlackRock reports 8.3% stake in APA Corp

BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 4 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 29,420,437 shares of APA Corp common stock, representing 8.3% of the class as shown on the cover.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 4 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 29,420,437 shares of APA Corp common stock, representing 8.3% of the class as shown on the cover. The filing lists 28,812,346 shares as sole voting power and 29,420,437 shares as sole dispositive power. The filing is signed by Spencer Fleming on 04/24/2026 and includes Exhibit 24 (Power of Attorney) and Exhibit 99 (Item 7).

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

BlackRock reports a notable passive stake of 8.3% in APA Corp.

Schedule 13G/A amendments like this typically update holdings for institutional investors; the filing shows 29,420,437 shares and sole dispositive authority. This disclosure is consistent with passive institutional reporting and does not itself indicate a change in strategy.

Watch for future amendments or a Schedule 13D that would signal activist intent; timing here is the signature date 04/24/2026.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 29,420,437 shares Percent of class: 8.3% Sole voting power: 28,812,346 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 29,420,437 shares Amount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 8.3% Percent of APA Corp common stock reported

Sole voting power 28,812,346 shares Shares with sole power to vote reported in Item 4(c)(i)

Sole dispositive power 29,420,437 shares Shares with sole power to dispose reported in Item 4(c)(iii)

Signature date 04/24/2026 Date signature block was executed

Key Terms

beneficially owned, Schedule 13G/A, sole dispositive power, Exhibit 24

4 terms

beneficially owned regulatory

"reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 4 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 29420437"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Exhibit 24 regulatory

"Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney"

FAQ

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What stake does BlackRock report in APA Corp (APA)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 29,420,437 shares, equal to 8.3% of APA Corp common stock. The filing lists 28,812,346 shares as sole voting power and was signed on 04/24/2026.

What does Schedule 13G/A mean for APA (APA)?

A Schedule 13G/A is an amendment to a passive investor's beneficial ownership disclosure. It indicates reporting of holdings above reporting thresholds, here showing 8.3% ownership; it does not by itself signal activist intentions or changes in control.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A for BlackRock on APA?

The filing is signed by Spencer Fleming, identified as Managing Director, with Exhibit 24 attached for power of attorney and Exhibit 99 for Item 7 subsidiary identification.

Does the filing show shared ownership or joint control for APA shares?

The filing reports 0 shared voting power and 0 shared dispositive power; all disclosed votes and dispositive authority are reported as sole power by BlackRock's reporting business units.

When was this Schedule 13G/A amendment filed for APA (APA)?

The cover shows a reporting date of 03/31/2026 and the signature date on the amendment is 04/24/2026, as stated in the filing's signature block.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/24/2026 - 04:11 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 4)

APA Corp

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

03743Q108

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 03743Q108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 28,812,346.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 29,420,437.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

29,420,437.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: APA Corp
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2000 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, SUITE 200 HOUSTON TX 77042-3643
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 03743Q108
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 29420437
(b)	Percent of class: 8.3 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 28812346
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 29420437
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of APA Corp. No one person's interest in the common stock of APA Corp is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/24/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7