APA Corp's Natural Gas Surge Fuels Profit Beat

APA Corp, a prominent natural gas producer based in Houston, Texas, surpassed Wall Street's profit expectations this quarter. This success was largely due to increased output in natural gas, which helped alleviate the negative impact of falling crude oil prices.

The company reported an adjusted earnings of 87 cents per share for the three months ending June 30, significantly higher than analysts' consensus estimate of 48 cents per share. These figures were gathered by financial data firm LSEG.

The robust performance underscores the resilience of APA Corp in volatile market conditions, highlighting the crucial role of natural gas production in stabilizing the company's financial health amidst fluctuating oil prices.