APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) released preliminary third-quarter 2026 financial and operational data on Oct. 7, 2026, ahead of its scheduled earnings conference call on Nov. 5.

According to the release, estimated average realized oil prices for the quarter were $87.50 per barrel in the United States and $98.50 per barrel internationally. U.S. natural gas averaged $1.45 per Mcf, while international natural gas averaged $5.00 per Mcf. U.S. NGL prices averaged $26.00 per barrel, with international NGL averaging $155.00 per barrel, a figure the company attributed to low volumes and timing of revenue recognition.

Egypt tax barrels totaled 36 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day. APA reported $25 million in pre-tax dry hole costs and a net gain of $190 million on oil and gas purchases and sales before tax, which includes an $8 million realized gain from commodity derivatives.

The estimated weighted-average basic common shares outstanding for the third quarter were 348 million. APA repurchased 10.5 million shares at an average price of $42.78 per share during the quarter.

General and administrative expenses for the quarter totaled approximately $115 million, including $56 million in stock-based compensation. The company noted that most of the stock-based compensation reflects mark-to-market impacts of APA's share price during the quarter.

APA will host a conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2026 results at 10 a.m. Central time on Nov. 5. The company noted that actual results may vary materially from the preliminary estimates provided, as figures remain subject to finalization of the financial reporting process.