AR Stock Earnings Estimates Decreased by Zacks Research

Key Points

• Zacks Research lowered Antero Resources’ Q1 2027 EPS estimate to $1.12 from $1.13, while forecasting $3.96 EPS for FY2027 and $4.27 for FY2028.
• Analyst sentiment remains favorable but mixed: the stock carries a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating with an average price target of $48.11, compared with its recent price of $38.87.
• Institutional investors own 83.04% of Antero Resources, with BlackRock initiating a position worth about $967 million and several other major funds increasing their holdings.

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Antero Resources in a research note issued to investors on Friday, October 16th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the oil and natural gas company will post earnings of $1.12 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $1.13. The consensus estimate for Antero Resources' current full-year earnings is $4.27 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Antero Resources' Q3 2027 earnings at $0.68 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.41 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $3.96 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.79 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $1.01 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $1.18 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $4.27 EPS.

Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on Antero Resources from $49.00 to $45.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Wolfe Research restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $48.00 price target on shares of Antero Resources in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Mizuho decreased their price target on shares of Antero Resources from $57.00 to $51.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Barclays decreased their price target on shares of Antero Resources from $46.00 to $45.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Raymond James Financial increased their price objective on shares of Antero Resources from $50.00 to $55.00 and gave the company a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 1st. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $48.11.

Antero Resources Stock Performance

NYSE AR opened at $38.87 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.95 billion, a PE ratio of 11.17 and a beta of 0.54. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $37.00 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $36.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 0.40 and a quick ratio of 0.40. Antero Resources has a 1-year low of $29.10 and a 1-year high of $45.75.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in Antero Resources in the second quarter worth approximately $966,982,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its position in Antero Resources by 12.7% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 10,239,070 shares of the oil and natural gas company's stock valued at $434,597,000 after purchasing an additional 1,153,422 shares in the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. raised its position in Antero Resources by 177.4% during the 1st quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 3,611,248 shares of the oil and natural gas company's stock valued at $153,261,000 after purchasing an additional 2,309,388 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Antero Resources by 12.2% in the 1st quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 3,478,218 shares of the oil and natural gas company's stock worth $147,616,000 after buying an additional 377,010 shares during the period. Finally, Diamond Hill Capital Management LLC Investment Advisor bought a new position in shares of Antero Resources during the 2nd quarter worth $100,212,000. Institutional investors own 83.04% of the company's stock.

Trending Headlines about Antero Resources

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

• Positive Sentiment: Higher full-year earnings forecasts: Zacks Research raised its FY2027 EPS estimate from $3.63 to $3.96 and its FY2028 estimate from $4.07 to $4.27. The FY2028 forecast now matches the reported consensus estimate for the current full year, supporting the view that Antero’s earnings outlook is improving. Why Antero Resources Is a Great Momentum Choice
• Positive Sentiment: Significant upgrade for late 2027: Zacks lifted its Q4 2027 EPS estimate from $0.95 to $1.41, while increasing its Q3 2028 forecast from $1.08 to $1.18. These upgrades may reinforce expectations for stronger natural-gas and oil profitability in future periods.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-target upside: The average Wall Street price target implies approximately 26.7% potential upside, which can support buying interest, although price targets are not guarantees and may already reflect optimistic assumptions. Antero Resources Analyst Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed quarterly revisions: Zacks reduced estimates for Q1 2027, Q3 2027, Q1 2028 and Q2 2028, including a notable decline in Q3 2027 EPS from $0.89 to $0.68. These cuts temper the bullish impact of the annual upgrades and highlight ongoing uncertainty around commodity prices and operating results.

About Antero Resources

Antero Resources Corporation is an independent energy company engaged in the development, production, exploration and acquisition of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and oil. The company's operations are focused primarily on the Appalachian Basin in the United States.

Antero Resources holds extensive interests in the Marcellus and Utica shale formations, with drilling and production activities concentrated in West Virginia and Ohio. Its product portfolio includes natural gas, ethane, propane, butane, natural gasoline and oil or condensate, which are marketed to domestic and international energy customers.

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

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