Research Analysts Set Expectations for AR Q2 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research revised its Q2 2025 earnings estimate for Antero Resources down to $0.48 per share, slightly lower than the previous estimate of $0.50.
• Analysts' price targets for Antero Resources vary, with Scotiabank raising it from $46.00 to $53.00, while Wells Fargo lowered it from $41.00 to $39.00.
• The stock has a current consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $44.18 according to MarketBeat.

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for Antero Resources in a research note issued to investors on Monday, July 28th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the oil and natural gas company will post earnings per share of $0.48 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.50. The consensus estimate for Antero Resources' current full-year earnings is $2.74 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Antero Resources' Q4 2025 earnings at $0.80 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $2.57 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.03 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.42 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.90 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.19 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $3.53 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.83 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.99 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $3.47 EPS.

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 30th. The oil and natural gas company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.68 by ($0.33). The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.30 billion. Antero Resources had a return on equity of 6.48% and a net margin of 10.13%. The business's revenue was up 32.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted ($0.21) EPS.

A number of other analysts have also weighed in on AR. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of Antero Resources from $41.00 to $43.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Wednesday, May 7th. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of Antero Resources from $38.00 to $43.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Monday, July 7th. Raymond James Financial lifted their target price on shares of Antero Resources from $57.00 to $58.00 and gave the company a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 22nd. TD Cowen upgraded shares of Antero Resources from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and lifted their target price for the company from $40.00 to $46.00 in a research report on Tuesday, April 8th. Finally, Scotiabank lifted their target price on shares of Antero Resources from $46.00 to $53.00 and gave the company a "sector outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, July 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating, nine have given a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Antero Resources currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $44.18.

Antero Resources Price Performance

Antero Resources stock traded down $1.26 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $33.67. 6,071,332 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,731,573. The company's fifty day moving average is $37.83 and its 200-day moving average is $37.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a current ratio of 0.30. The firm has a market cap of $10.46 billion, a PE ratio of 21.45 and a beta of 0.64. Antero Resources has a 52 week low of $24.53 and a 52 week high of $44.01.

Insider Transactions at Antero Resources

In other news, insider Yvette K. Schultz sold 25,200 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.86, for a total value of $1,004,472.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 306,819 shares of the company's stock, valued at $12,229,805.34. This represents a 7.59% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director W Howard Keenan, Jr. sold 38,013 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $40.32, for a total transaction of $1,532,684.16. Following the sale, the director directly owned 364,992 shares in the company, valued at $14,716,477.44. This trade represents a 9.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 1,125,200 shares of company stock worth $45,887,466 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 6.70% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Antero Resources

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of AR. American Century Companies Inc. lifted its stake in Antero Resources by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 174,202 shares of the oil and natural gas company's stock valued at $6,106,000 after acquiring an additional 2,143 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. increased its holdings in Antero Resources by 7.3% during the fourth quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 178,183 shares of the oil and natural gas company's stock valued at $6,246,000 after buying an additional 12,156 shares during the last quarter. LPL Financial LLC raised its position in Antero Resources by 486.0% in the fourth quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 157,501 shares of the oil and natural gas company's stock worth $5,520,000 after acquiring an additional 130,623 shares during the period. Blair William & Co. IL bought a new position in Antero Resources in the fourth quarter worth approximately $601,000. Finally, Pictet Asset Management Holding SA raised its position in Antero Resources by 5.2% in the fourth quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 40,507 shares of the oil and natural gas company's stock worth $1,420,000 after acquiring an additional 2,000 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 83.04% of the company's stock.

Antero Resources Company Profile

Antero Resources Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the development, production, exploration, and acquisition of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and oil properties in the United States. It operates in three segments: Exploration and Development; Marketing; and Equity Method Investment in Antero Midstream.