We recently published a list of 19 Mid- And Large-Cap Stocks Insiders Are Buying After Trump’s Tariff Rollout. In this article, we are going to take a look at where APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) stands against other mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout.
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” and signed Executive Order 14257, imposing a baseline 10% tariff on nearly all U.S. imports, effective April 5. Higher tariffs—ranging from 11% to 50%—were scheduled for 57 countries and territories, including the European Union, China, and Japan. These increased rates were set to begin April 9 but were postponed for 90 days, with the exception of China, which continued to face elevated tariffs.
In April, some insiders took advantage of the dip to buy shares, while others chose to sell. Analyzing insider trading can provide valuable insights: purchases often signal confidence in the company’s future, while sales may reflect personal or diversification choices. Therefore, insider trading should be evaluated in the context of the company’s financial health and overall market conditions.
Our Methodology
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders are buying in April. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified 19 mid- and large-cap companies where at least one insider bought shares between April 2 and April 14. From this list, we ranked the top 19 stocks based on the highest value of insider purchases during this period.
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APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA)
Market Cap: $5.5 billion
APA, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an independent energy company focused on the exploration and production of natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquids. It operates in the U.S., Egypt, and the North Sea, with additional exploration efforts in Suriname, Uruguay, and other international locations.
The company, along with partners Lagniappe Alaska and Santos Limited, recently announced positive results from the Sockeye-2 exploration well. The well revealed a high-quality oil reservoir with 25 feet of net oil pay, validating the team’s geological models and highlighting the potential for further discoveries nearby. Ongoing core sampling and flow testing are expected to provide more insights in future updates.
On April 3, one insider, a director at the company, Chansoo Joung, bought approximately $1.37 million worth of APA shares at an average price of $18.25 per share. This was the first time in over three years that Joung had purchased more shares, increasing his ownership to 140,285 shares.
APA is also among the 7 best cheap energy stocks to invest in now.
As many as 18 analysts rate APA stock as a “Hold” with a price target of $26.58, reports MarketBeat. The average price target forecasts an upside of 74.86% from the latest price.
Overall, APA ranks 9th on our list of mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout. While we acknowledge the potential of APA, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than APA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
