We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Bought in April After Trump’s Tariff Rollout. In this article, we are going to take a look at where APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) stands against other stocks that insiders bought in April after Trump’s tariff rollout.
President Donald Trump called April 2 a “Liberation Day” after signing an executive order that imposed a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, with some exceptions. As a result, 57 countries will face higher tariffs ranging from 11% to 50%. While general tariffs took effect on April 5, the elevated rates are set to begin on April 9. These so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ triggered retaliation from trade partners and contributed to a decline in the stock market.” On Sunday, Trump said, “I don’t want anything to go down, but sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,” as reported by CNBC.
The blue-chip companies closed the Monday market session 0.91% lower, while the broader market index closed 0.23% lower after briefly entering bear market territory during the session. The Nasdaq Composite closed 0.10% higher.
Amid these tariff wars and overwhelming market uncertainty, insider trading often comes to focus. Why? When executives buy stock, it can suggest confidence in the company’s future. On the other hand, insider sales don’t have to be a negative sign for the company, because they can reflect personal decisions or investment diversification. This means that insider trading should be considered alongside the company’s financial health and market conditions.
Our Methodology
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders have been buying in April. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified companies where at least one insider acquired shares from April 2 to April 7. From this list, we ranked the top 20 stocks with the highest value of insider purchases.
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APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA)
APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) is an independent energy company that explores, develops, and produces natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquids. The Houston, Texas-based company operates in the U.S., Egypt, and the North Sea, with additional activities in Suriname, Uruguay, and other international regions. It is also one of the 7 best cheap energy stocks to invest in now.
This month, one insider acquired $1.27 million worth of APA shares at an average price of $18.25 per share. Currently, the stock trades at $14.43 having dropped 37.51% year-to-date and 58.82% over the past 12 months.
In a recent development, APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) and its partners, Lagniappe Alaska and Santos Limited, announced successful results from the Sockeye-2 exploratory well, which encountered a high-quality oil reservoir with 25 feet of net oil pay. The well confirmed the accuracy of geologic models and opened the potential for additional prospects in the area. Further data collection, including core and flow testing, is underway, with additional updates to follow.
According to StockAnalysis, 19 analysts rate APA (NASDAQ:APA) stock as a “Hold” with a stock price target of $27.78. The average price target suggests a potential upside of 92.18% from the latest price.
Overall, APA ranks 14th on our list of stocks that insiders bought in April 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.
