Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Shares of Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) have earned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-two analysts that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twelve have given a buy rating and four have given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $49.06.

A number of research analysts have issued reports on AR shares. Truist Financial decreased their price target on shares of Antero Resources from $56.00 to $52.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 9th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on shares of Antero Resources from $42.00 to $48.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Stifel Nicolaus initiated coverage on Antero Resources in a research note on Thursday, September 10th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $42.00 target price for the company. Mizuho lifted their price target on Antero Resources from $54.00 to $57.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on Antero Resources from $49.00 to $45.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th.

Antero Resources Stock Performance

Shares of Antero Resources stock opened at $35.01 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.06 and a beta of 0.35. The company has a quick ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $36.76 and a 200 day moving average price of $37.16. Antero Resources has a 52 week low of $29.10 and a 52 week high of $45.75.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Antero Resources

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Eastern Bank acquired a new position in Antero Resources in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in Antero Resources during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in Antero Resources during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Antero Resources in the 2nd quarter valued at $36,000. Finally, Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Antero Resources in the 4th quarter valued at $44,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.04% of the company’s stock.

Antero Resources News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Antero Resources this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Data-center construction and artificial-intelligence infrastructure are expected to increase electricity consumption and natural-gas demand. Antero Resources could benefit from higher demand for its Appalachian natural gas, alongside Williams and Kinder Morgan. Data Center Buildout Boosts Natural Gas Use: WMB, AR & KMI to Gain?
• Positive Sentiment: Siebert Williams Shank & Co. maintained its Buy rating on AR, providing continued analyst support despite recent estimate changes. Siebert Williams Shank & Co Keeps Their Buy Rating on Antero Resources
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several near-term forecasts, including Q3 2026 EPS to $0.92 from $0.90, Q4 2026 EPS to $1.21 from $1.05, full-year 2026 EPS to $3.97 from $3.80, Q1 2027 EPS to $1.13 from $1.07, and Q2 2027 EPS to $0.67 from $0.62. These upgrades suggest improved expectations for near-term results.
• Negative Sentiment: The same research update reduced estimates for Q2 2028 EPS to $1.08 from $1.18, Q3 2027 EPS to $0.89 from $0.91, Q4 2027 EPS to $0.95 from $1.04, FY2027 EPS to $3.63 from $3.64, and FY2028 EPS to $4.07 from $4.48. The larger long-term cuts, particularly for FY2028, may be weighing on AR as investors reassess future profitability. AR Stock Earnings Estimates Decreased by Zacks Research

About Antero Resources

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE: AR) is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. Its operations are focused primarily on developing unconventional reserves in the Appalachian Basin, where it produces natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and oil.

The company’s core properties are located in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays of West Virginia and Ohio. Its products include natural gas and NGLs such as ethane, propane, butane and natural gasoline, which are marketed to customers in domestic and international energy markets.

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Antero Resources became a publicly traded company in 2013.