BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in APA Corp to 8.3% Ownership

On April 24, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, disclosing a significant ownership stake in APA Corp (APA). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 29,420,437 shares of APA common stock, representing 8.3% of the class. This filing serves as Amendment No. 4, indicating an increase from previously reported holdings which were cited at 0.0% in the provided metadata context. The filing details that BlackRock holds sole voting power over 28,812,346 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 29,420,437 shares. The shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business, and the reporting person certifies that the acquisition was not intended to influence or change the control of the issuer. Various subsidiaries under the BlackRock umbrella are identified as the entities through which these shares are held. The principal executive offices for APA Corp are located in Houston, Texas.