APA Corporation provided fourth-quarter 2025 financial estimates, highlighting production curtailments and transaction costs.
Quiver AI Summary
APA Corporation provided an update on its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter of 2025, detailing estimated average realized prices for oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas in both the United States and internationally. The company reported significant costs related to transaction, reorganization, and separation totaling $36 million, an increase from the previous quarter primarily due to early lease terminations. Additionally, APA curtailed production in response to unfavorable prices, affecting both natural gas and natural gas liquids. The company announced a conference call for February 26 to discuss its full-year results, emphasizing that actual outcomes may differ from current estimates due to various risks.
Potential Positives
- APA Corporation reported a net gain of $193 million on oil and gas purchases and sales before tax, indicating strong financial performance in this area.
- The company successfully repurchased 2.7 million shares at an average price of $24.17, which may enhance shareholder value and signal confidence in their financial position.
- APA's estimated average realized prices for international oil and NGL are significantly higher than in the U.S., providing favorable pricing dynamics in their international operations.
Potential Negatives
- Incurred $36 million in transaction, reorganization, and separation expenses during the fourth quarter, a significant increase from $18 million in the previous quarter, indicating ongoing financial strain.
- Curtailed approximately 91 MMcf/d of U.S. natural gas production and 7,600 barrels per day of natural gas liquids production in response to weak pricing, suggesting challenges in maintaining profitability amidst market volatility.
- Provided only preliminary estimates of fourth-quarter 2025 results, which may generate uncertainty among investors regarding the company's financial stability and performance.
FAQ
What are APA Corporation's estimated average realized prices for 4Q25?
In 4Q25, estimated pricing for oil was $59.90 in the U.S. and $62.30 internationally.
How much did APA spend on transaction and separation costs in 4Q25?
APA incurred $36 million in transaction, reorganization, and separation expenses during the fourth quarter.
When will APA Corporation hold its fourth-quarter earnings call?
The fourth-quarter earnings call is scheduled for 10 a.m. Central time on February 26, 2026.
Why did APA curtail its natural gas production in the fourth quarter?
APA curtailed approximately 91 MMcf/d of natural gas production due to weak Waha hub prices.
How many shares did APA repurchase during 4Q25?
APA repurchased 2.7 million shares at an average price of $24.17 per share in the fourth quarter.
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$APA Revenue
$APA had revenues of $2.1B in Q3 2025. This is a decrease of -16.44% from the same period in the prior year.
You can track APA financials on Quiver Quantitative's APA stock page.
$APA Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $APA stock 1 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 1 have been purchases and 0 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $APA stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- REPRESENTATIVE GILBERT RAY CISNEROS, JR. purchased up to $15,000 on 08/05.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
$APA Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 385 institutional investors add shares of $APA stock to their portfolio, and 256 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- BLACKSTONE INC. removed 4,483,968 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $108,870,743
- CITADEL ADVISORS LLC removed 3,375,974 shares (-93.1%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $81,968,648
- ROYAL BANK OF CANADA added 2,386,037 shares (+91.3%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $57,932,978
- UBS AM, A DISTINCT BUSINESS UNIT OF UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC added 2,194,675 shares (+81.7%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $53,286,709
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP added 1,674,739 shares (+13.6%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $40,662,662
- HARRIS ASSOCIATES L P removed 1,600,330 shares (-6.0%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $38,856,012
- LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT added 1,300,995 shares (+47.3%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $31,588,158
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
$APA Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $APA in the last several months. We have seen 1 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 3 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Mizuho issued a "Underperform" rating on 12/12/2025
- Goldman Sachs issued a "Sell" rating on 11/21/2025
- Morgan Stanley issued a "Underweight" rating on 10/14/2025
- Raymond James issued a "Outperform" rating on 09/10/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for $APA, check out Quiver Quantitative's $APA forecast page.
$APA Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $APA recently. We have seen 17 analysts offer price targets for $APA in the last 6 months, with a median target of $25.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Bob Brackett from Bernstein set a target price of $25.0 on 01/05/2026
- Nitin Kumar from Mizuho set a target price of $22.0 on 12/12/2025
- Josh Silverstein from UBS set a target price of $30.0 on 12/12/2025
- Charles Meade from Johnson Rice set a target price of $40.0 on 12/05/2025
- Scott Gruber from Citigroup set a target price of $25.0 on 11/26/2025
- Neal Dingmann from William Blair set a target price of $32.0 on 11/26/2025
- Neil Mehta from Goldman Sachs set a target price of $21.0 on 11/21/2025
Full Release
HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) today provided supplemental information regarding certain fourth-quarter 2025 financial and operational results. This information is intended only to provide additional information regarding current estimates management believes will affect results for the fourth-quarter 2025. It is provided to assist investors, analysts and others in formulating their own estimates and is not intended to be a comprehensive presentation of all factors that will affect fourth-quarter 2025 results. Actual results and the impact of factors identified here may vary depending on the impact of other factors not identified here and are subject to finalization of the financial reporting process for fourth-quarter 2025.
| Estimated Average Realized Prices – 4Q25 | |||
| Oil (bbl) | NGL (bbl) | Natural Gas (Mcf) | |
| United States | $59.90 | $20.40 | $0.15 |
| International | $62.30 | $40.60 | $4.30 |
| Egypt tax barrels: | 34 MBoe/d |
| Dry hole costs (before tax): | $20 million |
| Net gain on oil and gas purchases and sales (before tax)*: | $193 million |
| Transaction, reorganization & separation costs: | $36 million |
| *Includes the impact of realized gain/loss from commodity derivatives | |
Transaction, reorganization & separation
During the fourth quarter, APA incurred transaction, reorganization and separation expenses totaling $36 million, compared to $18 million in the third quarter. These costs primarily reflect expenses related to the early termination of office leases in the U.S. and U.K. and contract termination.
Production update
APA curtailed approximately 91 MMcf/d of U.S. natural gas production and 7,600 barrels per day of U.S. natural gas liquids production in the fourth quarter in response to weak or negative Waha hub prices.
Weighted-average shares outstanding
The estimated weighted-average basic common shares for the fourth quarter is 355 million. APA repurchased 2.7 million shares at an average price of $24.17 per share during the fourth quarter.
Fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call
APA will host a conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results at 10 a.m. Central time, Thursday, Feb. 26. The conference call will be webcast from APA’s website at www.apacorp.com and investor.apacorp.com . Following the conference call, a replay will be available for one year on the “Investors” page of the company’s website.
About APA
APA Corporation owns consolidated subsidiaries that explore for and produce oil and natural gas in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom and that explore for oil and natural gas offshore Suriname and elsewhere. APA posts announcements, operational updates, investor information and press releases on its website, www.apacorp.com .
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “goals,” “guidance,” “may,” “might,” “outlook,” “possibly,” “potential,” “projects,” “prospects,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar references to future periods, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future plans, expectations, and objectives for operations, including statements about our capital plans, drilling plans, production expectations, asset sales, and monetizations. While forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by us that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, whether actual results and developments will meet our expectations and predictions depend on a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause our actual results, performance, and financial condition to differ materially from our expectations. See “Risk Factors” in APA’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of risk factors that affect our business. Any forward-looking statement made in this news release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. APA and its subsidiaries undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future development or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Contacts
| Investor: | (281) 302-2286 |
| Media: | (713) 296-7276 |
| Website: | www.apacorp.com |
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