Targa Resources Corp. Fair Value Disclosure
Note 14 — Fair Value Measurements
Under GAAP, our Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect a mixture of measurement methods for financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments are reported at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Other financial instruments are reported at historical cost or amortized cost on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following are additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures regarding fair value measurements of our financial instruments.
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments
Our derivative instruments consist of financially settled commodity swaps, futures, option contracts and fixed-price forward commodity contracts with certain counterparties. We determine the fair value of our derivative instruments using present value methods or standard option valuation models with assumptions about commodity prices based on those observed in underlying markets. We have consistently applied these valuation techniques in all periods presented and we believe we have obtained the most accurate information available for the types of derivative instruments we hold.
The fair values of our derivative instruments are sensitive to changes in forward pricing on natural gas, NGLs and crude oil. The derivatives at December 31, 2025 represent a net liability position of $66.9 million and reflects the present value, adjusted for counterparty credit risk, of the amount we expect to receive or pay in the future on our derivative instruments. If forward pricing on natural gas, NGLs and crude oil were to increase by 10%, the result would be a fair value reflecting a net liability of $235.6 million. If forward pricing on natural gas, NGLs and crude oil were to decrease by 10%, the result would be a fair value reflecting a net asset of $101.8 million.
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments
Due to their cash or near-cash nature, the carrying value of other financial instruments included in working capital (i.e., cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable) approximates their fair value. Debt is primarily the other financial instrument for which carrying value could vary significantly from fair value. We determined the supplemental fair value disclosures for our current and long-term debt as follows:
Contingent consideration liabilities related to business acquisitions are carried at fair value.
Fair Value Hierarchy
The following table shows a breakdown by fair value hierarchy category for (i) financial instruments measurements included on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and (ii) supplemental fair value disclosures for other financial instruments as of the periods presented:
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December 31, 2025 |
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Carrying |
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Fair Value |
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Value |
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Total |
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Level 1 |
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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Financial Instruments Recorded on Our |
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from commodity derivative contracts (1) |
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$ |
189.3 |
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$ |
189.3 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
189.2 |
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$ |
0.1 |
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from commodity derivative contracts (1) |
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256.2 |
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256.2 |
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— |
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255.2 |
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1.0 |
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Contingent consideration (2) |
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0.3 |
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0.3 |
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— |
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— |
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0.3 |
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Financial Instruments Recorded on Our |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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166.1 |
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166.1 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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TRGP Revolver and Commercial Paper Program |
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161.0 |
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161.0 |
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— |
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161.0 |
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— |
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TRGP Senior unsecured notes |
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12,711.7 |
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12,928.6 |
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— |
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12,928.6 |
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— |
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Partnership’s Senior unsecured notes |
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4,329.2 |
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4,316.2 |
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— |
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4,316.2 |
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— |
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December 31, 2024 |
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Carrying |
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Fair Value |
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Value |
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Total |
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Level 1 |
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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Financial Instruments Recorded on Our |
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from commodity derivative contracts (1) |
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$ |
87.0 |
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$ |
87.0 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
87.0 |
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$ |
— |
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from commodity derivative contracts (1) |
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259.2 |
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259.2 |
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— |
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259.2 |
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— |
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Financial Instruments Recorded on Our |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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157.3 |
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157.3 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Previous TRGP Revolver and Commercial Paper Program |
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1,130.5 |
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1,130.5 |
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— |
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1,130.5 |
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— |
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TRGP Senior unsecured notes |
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7,470.6 |
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7,438.6 |
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— |
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7,438.6 |
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— |
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Partnership’s Senior unsecured notes |
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5,034.4 |
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4,928.0 |
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— |
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4,928.0 |
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— |
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Securitization Facility |
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330.0 |
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330.0 |
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— |
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330.0 |
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— |
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Additional Information Regarding Level 3 Fair Value Measurements Included on Our Consolidated Balance Sheets
We report certain of our swaps at fair value using Level 3 inputs due to such derivative instruments not having observable market prices or implied volatilities for substantially the full term of the derivative asset or liability. For valuations that include both observable and unobservable inputs, if the unobservable input is determined to be significant to the overall inputs, the entire valuation is categorized in Level 3. This includes derivative instruments valued using indicative price quotations whose contract length extends into unobservable periods. The fair value of these swaps was determined using a discounted cash flow valuation technique based on a commodity forward curve, which is based on observable or public data sources and extrapolated when observable prices are not available. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of our Level 3 derivatives were the forward natural gas pricing inputs, for which a significant portion of the derivative instruments’ term is beyond available forward pricing.
The fair value of the Dovetail Acquisition contingent consideration was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model. Significant inputs used in the fair value measurement include forecasted volumes, term of the earn-out period, risk-adjusted discount rate, and volatility associated with the underlying assets. The inputs are not observable; therefore, the entire valuation of the contingent consideration is categorized in Level 3. Subsequent changes in the fair value of this liability are included in Other income (expense) in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of our financial instruments classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the period presented:
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Commodity |
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Derivative Contracts |
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Contingent |
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Asset (Liability) |
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Consideration |
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Balance, December 31, 2024 |
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— |
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— |
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Contingent consideration |
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— |
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(0.3 |
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Unrealized gain(loss) included in OCI |
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(0.9 |
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— |
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Balance, December 31, 2025 |
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$ |
(0.9 |
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$ |
(0.3 |
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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Nonfinancial assets and liabilities, such as long-lived assets, are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at acquisition or whenever impairment indicators are present. For disclosures related to valuation techniques used in the Dovetail Acquisition, see “Note 4 – Acquisitions and Joint Ventures”.
The techniques used to fair value assets and liabilities on a nonrecurring basis may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while we believe our valuation techniques are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different techniques or assumptions to determine fair value of certain financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 20, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 15, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Feb 22, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 | |
| 2017 | Feb 16, 2018 | |
| 2016 | Feb 21, 2017 | |
| 2015 | Feb 29, 2016 | |
About Fair Value Disclosures
Fair value disclosures classify all assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy: Level 1 (quoted market prices), Level 2 (observable inputs like yield curves), and Level 3 (unobservable inputs requiring management estimates). The proportion of Level 3 assets directly reflects how much of the balance sheet depends on internal models rather than market evidence.
Key signals: a growing Level 3 balance relative to total fair-value assets increases valuation uncertainty and earnings volatility risk. Watch for transfers between levels — assets moving from Level 2 to Level 3 often signal deteriorating market liquidity. Unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 positions flow through earnings or other comprehensive income, so large swings deserve scrutiny. For financial institutions, examine the sensitivity disclosures that show how Level 3 valuations change under alternative assumptions. Compare the fair value of debt against its carrying amount to gauge hidden leverage.