Zacks Research Lifts Earnings Estimates for Antero Resources

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) – Zacks Research raised their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for Antero Resources in a report issued on Monday, April 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the oil and natural gas company will post earnings per share of $0.88 for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.69. The consensus estimate for Antero Resources’ current full-year earnings is $2.74 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Antero Resources’ Q4 2026 earnings at $0.92 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $3.43 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.00 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.60 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.87 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.91 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $4.17 EPS.

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

AR has been the topic of several other research reports. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Antero Resources from $49.00 to $52.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Antero Resources in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Barclays raised their target price on shares of Antero Resources from $41.00 to $43.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of Antero Resources from $39.00 to $53.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Antero Resources in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.60.

Antero Resources Stock Performance

NYSE AR opened at $36.35 on Wednesday. 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 1-year low of $29.10 and a 1-year high of $45.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.00 and a beta of 0.42. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $38.36 and its 200-day simple moving average is $35.37.

Insider Activity at Antero Resources

In other news, insider Yvette K. Schultz sold 15,000 shares of Antero Resources stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.33, for a total transaction of $589,950.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 319,122 shares in the company, valued at $12,551,068.26. This trade represents a 4.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Benjamin A. Hardesty sold 12,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.00, for a total transaction of $528,000.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 150,242 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,610,648. The trade was a 7.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 6.30% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Antero Resources

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Antero Resources during the third quarter worth approximately $77,294,000. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA increased its stake in shares of Antero Resources by 111.2% in the fourth quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 3,988,300 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock worth $137,437,000 after buying an additional 2,099,755 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Antero Resources by 140.2% in the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 3,467,536 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $116,371,000 after acquiring an additional 2,023,828 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in Antero Resources by 31.8% during the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 7,970,390 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $267,485,000 after acquiring an additional 1,922,977 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. bought a new position in Antero Resources during the 4th quarter valued at $58,831,000. 83.04% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Antero Resources

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS issued a Buy on Antero, providing immediate analyst-driven demand and credibility that can lift the stock as investors trim risk or add exposure. Antero Resources (AR) Gets a Buy from UBS
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research has raised several near-term and FY2026 estimates (including a material lift to FY2026 EPS to $3.43 from $2.89 and Q1 2026 estimates as high as ~$1.01 in some notes), signaling expectations for stronger free cash flow and profitability that support multiple expansion versus prior forecasts. (Zacks research notes)
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple Zacks upgrades to 2026–2028 quarter estimates (notably Q3 2026 and Q1 2027 upgrades) point to improving operating assumptions; collectively these revisions reinforce a more constructive earnings trajectory for the next 12–24 months. (Zacks research notes)
• Neutral Sentiment: Antero set its Q1 2026 earnings release for April 29 after the close with a conference call April 30 — a near-term event that could amplify price moves depending on realized production, commodity pricing, and cash‑return plans. Antero Resources Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
• Negative Sentiment: Some Zacks revisions trimmed specific out-year and quarter forecasts (Q2 2027 cut to $0.60 from $0.64, Q4 2027 trimmed, and a slight FY2028 downgrade), which could limit upside if those weaker quarter-level trends appear in company guidance. (Zacks research notes)

About Antero Resources

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.