APA Corp. price target lowered to $15 from $20 at Citi

Citi analyst Scott Gruber lowered the firm’s price target on APA Corp. (APA) to $15 from $20 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares after catching up with the company after its recent 8-K and mark-to-market the firm’s model for Q1 realizations, share count, expenses, and other items. Citi’s Q1 CFPS estimate is $2.76, slightly beneath consensus. The firm expects the Q1 call to focus on the macro/APA’s 2025 plan and progress on its cost reduction initiatives, which Citi feels could lean positive. APA may also provide a further update on Alaska exploration activities.