APA Target Raised by Roth Capital as Firm Maintains Neutral View

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APA Target Raised by Roth Capital as Firm Maintains Neutral View

On February 26, Roth Capital analyst Leo Mariani raised the firm’s price recommendation on APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA)  to $27 from $23. The analyst maintained a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm said it updated its model following the company’s latest earnings report.

During the Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO John Christmann said 2025 had been a very successful year for APA. He pointed to steady progress on the company’s strategic priorities and strong operational performance across its asset base. He also said the company moved faster than expected on its cost reduction efforts.

Christmann explained that APA had originally targeted a $350 million reduction in controllable spending on a run-rate basis by the end of 2027. He said the company had already exceeded that goal ahead of schedule. As a result, he said APA now expects to exit 2026 with controllable spending reduced by about $450 million on a run-rate basis. He also highlighted the company’s performance in the Permian Basin. He said oil production guidance was achieved or exceeded in every quarter of 2025, even though capital spending came in below the original plan. He added that the company made meaningful progress in evaluating its inventory in the region. This work strengthened confidence in sustaining long-term oil production while improving capital efficiency.

In Egypt, Christmann said the company saw strong momentum supported by targeted development under a new gas pricing framework. He explained that this strategy helped drive production growth. Gas output is expected to average around 540 million to 550 million cubic feet per day during the year.

APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) operates as an independent energy company. Its subsidiaries explore for and produce oil and natural gas in the United States, Egypt, and the United Kingdom. The company also explores for oil and natural gas offshore Suriname.

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