Antero Resources (AR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Antero Resources Corporation is an independent exploration and production company engaged in the development of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and oil assets in the Appalachian Basin. The company focuses on the acquisition, development and production of unconventional resources in the Marcellus and Utica Shale formations, leveraging advanced drilling and completion techniques to optimize well performance. In addition to upstream activities, Antero Resources markets its production through integrated midstream infrastructure, including gathering, processing and transportation systems under its affiliate Antero Midstream.

Since its incorporation in 2004 and its initial public offering in 2013, Antero Resources has grown to become one of the largest producers in the Appalachia region. The company’s operations are concentrated in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania, where it holds significant acreage positions. Through continuous technological innovation and operational efficiency, Antero has established a track record of high-recovery wells and disciplined capital allocation, enabling it to maintain a competitive production profile.

In addition to its upstream and midstream activities, Antero Resources places emphasis on environmental stewardship and community engagement. The company has implemented water recycling programs, reduced methane emissions through the deployment of low-emission equipment, and invested in pipeline safety and integrity measures. These initiatives support its commitment to responsible resource development and contribute to long-term value creation for stakeholders.

Leadership at Antero Resources is headed by founder and Chairman Paul M. Rady, who has overseen the company’s strategic growth since inception. President and Chief Executive Officer Bryan M. Spillane brings extensive industry experience in operations and finance, guiding the company’s focus on innovation and cost optimization. Supported by a seasoned management team, Antero Resources continues to pursue opportunities to enhance its asset base and deliver sustainable returns in the evolving energy landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $36.56 to $37.37
• 50-Day Range: $34.64 to $43.86
• 52-Week Range: $24.53 to $44.02
• Volume: 5.06 million shs
• Average Volume: 4.36 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $11.37 billion
• P/E Ratio: 42.59
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $43.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Antero Resources Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Antero Resources scored higher than 90% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 44th out of 266 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Antero Resources has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.74, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Antero Resources has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 28.83%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Antero Resources are expected to grow by 28.83% in the coming year, from $2.74 to $3.53 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Antero Resources is 42.59, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.54.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Antero Resources is 42.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 60.49.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Antero Resources has a P/B Ratio of 1.58. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.69% of the float of Antero Resources has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Antero Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Antero Resources has recently increased by 4.48%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Antero Resources does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Antero Resources does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -6.91

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.69% of the float of Antero Resources has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Antero Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Antero Resources has recently increased by 4.48%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.28

News Sentiment

Antero Resources has a news sentiment score of 1.28. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for Antero Resources this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 6 people have searched for AR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 4 people have added Antero Resources to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Antero Resources insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $45,887,466.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 6.70% of the stock of Antero Resources is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

83.04% of the stock of Antero Resources is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AR shares performed this year?

Antero Resources' stock was trading at $35.05 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AR shares have increased by 4.5% and is now trading at $36.63.

How were Antero Resources' earnings last quarter?

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The oil and natural gas company reported $0.78 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.68 by $0.10. Antero Resources's quarterly revenue was up 20.5% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Antero Resources' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Antero Resources include Garde Capital Inc. (0.01%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.01%) and Gradient Investments LLC. Insiders that own company stock include Michael N Kennedy, Michael N Kennedy, W Patrick Ash, W Howard Keenan Jr, Yvette K Schultz, Sheri Pearce and Robert J Clark.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Antero Resources?

Shares of AR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Antero Resources own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Antero Resources investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL - US EXP&PROD
• Sub-Industry: Petroleum And Natural Gas
• Current Symbol: NYSE:AR
• CIK: 1433270
• Web: www.anteroresources.com
• Phone: (303) 357-7310
• Fax: 303-357-7315
• Employees: 590
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $43.50
• High Stock Price Target: $58.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $32.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +18.0%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.74
• Research Coverage: 19 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.86
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 42.88
• Forward P/E Ratio: 13.46
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $57.23 million
• Net Margins: 5.96%
• Pretax Margin: 4.58%
• Return on Equity: 4.01%
• Return on Assets: 2.20%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.17
• Current Ratio: 0.39
• Quick Ratio: 0.39

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.45 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.57
• Cash Flow: $2.41 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.33
• Book Value: $23.19 per share
• Price / Book: 1.59

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 310,527,000
• Free Float: 289,722,000
• Market Cap: $11.45 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.68