Zacks Research Expects Higher Earnings for Antero Resources

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Antero Resources in a report issued on Wednesday, April 1st. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the oil and natural gas company will post earnings of $0.88 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.79. The consensus estimate for Antero Resources’ current full-year earnings is $2.74 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Antero Resources’ Q2 2026 earnings at $0.50 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.69 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.83 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $2.89 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.64 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.83 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.98 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $3.27 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.81 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $4.22 EPS.

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The oil and natural gas company reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.13. Antero Resources had a return on equity of 6.71% and a net margin of 12.02%.The firm had revenue of $1.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.33 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.48 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.8% on a year-over-year basis.

AR has been the topic of several other reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Antero Resources in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on Antero Resources from $48.00 to $46.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Mizuho set a $47.00 target price on Antero Resources in a report on Friday, December 12th. Bank of America lifted their price target on Antero Resources from $44.00 to $47.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $50.00 price objective on Antero Resources in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.50.

Antero Resources Stock Performance

Shares of AR opened at $40.39 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $12.46 billion, a PE ratio of 19.99 and a beta of 0.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 0.55 and a quick ratio of 0.55. Antero Resources has a one year low of $29.10 and a one year high of $45.75. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $37.80 and its 200 day moving average price is $35.06.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Antero Resources

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC raised its position in Antero Resources by 4.5% in the third quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC now owns 1,185,601 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock worth $39,789,000 after purchasing an additional 51,126 shares in the last quarter. Goodman Financial Corp bought a new position in Antero Resources during the third quarter worth about $14,791,000. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH boosted its holdings in Antero Resources by 103.8% during the third quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 436,476 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $14,648,000 after purchasing an additional 222,311 shares in the last quarter. Edgestream Partners L.P. bought a new stake in shares of Antero Resources in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $3,015,000. Finally, Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Antero Resources by 43.4% in the 3rd quarter. Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. now owns 595,608 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $19,989,000 after purchasing an additional 180,390 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.04% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Antero Resources

In other Antero Resources news, Director Benjamin A. Hardesty sold 12,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.00, for a total value of $528,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 150,242 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,610,648. This trade represents a 7.40% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Yvette K. Schultz sold 15,000 shares of Antero Resources stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.33, for a total value of $589,950.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 319,122 shares in the company, valued at $12,551,068.26. The trade was a 4.49% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 6.30% of the company’s stock.

Antero Resources News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research issued a broad set of upward EPS revisions across 2026–2028 (multiple quarterly raises and meaningful increases to full-year forecasts), most notably lifting FY2026 to $2.89 (from $2.65), FY2027 to $3.27 (from $3.18) and FY2028 to $4.22 (from $2.68). These upgrades signal higher modeled cash flow and support a higher valuation outlook for AR.
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target on Antero to $53.00, providing a tangible buy-side benchmark that can attract momentum and re-rate the stock relative to peers. Citigroup Increases Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) Price Target to $53.00
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo Finance ran a valuation-focused piece assessing AR after the analyst upgrades and recent asset-portfolio moves; such coverage helps investors re-evaluate valuation metrics but does not itself change fundamentals. A Look At Antero Resources (AR) Valuation After Analyst Upgrades And Asset Portfolio Moves
• Neutral Sentiment: MSN included AR in a roundup of stocks holding up near highs amid macro uncertainty — a visibility boost that may increase retail/ETF interest but is not a company-specific catalyst. Four stocks brave war storm, hover near highs
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed one small estimate — Q4 2027 EPS down to $0.98 from $1.00 — a minor downgrade relative to its broader upgrade slate; it’s unlikely to offset the positive re-rating but is a reminder of quarter-by-quarter volatility.

Antero Resources Company Profile

Antero Resources Corporation is an independent exploration and production company focused on the development of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and oil properties in the Appalachian Basin of the United States. The company’s operations target the Marcellus and Utica shales, where it applies advanced drilling and completion techniques to optimize recovery from its large acreage position. Antero’s portfolio encompasses significant reserves of ethane, propane and other NGLs, alongside dry gas volumes that are positioned to serve both domestic and export markets.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Antero Resources holds approximately 1.8 million net acres of leasehold interests across parts of West Virginia and Ohio.