Caprock Group LLC Takes Position in Antero Resources Corporation $AR

Caprock Group LLC bought a new stake in Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 54,206 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,730,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Huntington National Bank grew its stake in shares of Antero Resources by 91.3% during the second quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 656 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 313 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Antero Resources in the third quarter worth about $26,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Antero Resources by 114.2% in the second quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 938 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. FNY Investment Advisers LLC grew its stake in Antero Resources by 9,900.0% during the 2nd quarter. FNY Investment Advisers LLC now owns 1,500 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $60,000 after purchasing an additional 1,485 shares in the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Antero Resources by 701.3% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,989 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock worth $120,000 after purchasing an additional 2,616 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.04% of the company’s stock.

Antero Resources Trading Up 2.7%

NYSE AR opened at $34.73 on Friday. Antero Resources Corporation has a one year low of $29.10 and a one year high of $44.01. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $34.08 and a 200-day simple moving average of $33.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a current ratio of 0.55. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.71 billion, a PE ratio of 17.19 and a beta of 0.55.

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The oil and natural gas company reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.49 by $0.13. Antero Resources had a net margin of 12.02% and a return on equity of 6.71%. The firm had revenue of $1.41 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.33 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.48 earnings per share. Antero Resources’s revenue was up 20.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts forecast that Antero Resources Corporation will post 2.74 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Bank of America increased their target price on Antero Resources from $44.00 to $47.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $36.00 price target on shares of Antero Resources in a report on Monday, December 8th. Mizuho set a $47.00 price objective on shares of Antero Resources in a report on Friday, December 12th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Antero Resources from $49.00 to $52.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of Antero Resources in a research report on Friday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Antero Resources has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $45.93.

Key Headlines Impacting Antero Resources

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported strong headline results — management’s Q4 commentary and slides highlighted improved revenue and cash generation that beat some consensus metrics, supporting the bullish reaction. Antero Resources Corp (AR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Moves and Financial …
• Positive Sentiment: Major analyst support: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $52 and moved to “overweight” (material upside vs. current levels), and other firms (TD Cowen, BofA) have maintained or reiterated Buy ratings — these notes lift sentiment and can spur buying. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic items cited by analysts — the planned HG acquisition (Antero Midstream-related), ongoing deleveraging and hedging strategy — are being framed as value-accretive and cash-flow supportive, reinforcing buy-side views. Antero Resources: HG Acquisition, Deleveraging, and Hedging Drive Buy-Rated Upside…
• Neutral Sentiment: Company published full Q4 results, press release and slide deck with 2026 guidance — investors will parse guidance details and capex/cash‑flow targets; the guidance itself is being treated as a mixed but actionable data point. Antero Resources Corporation 2025 Q4 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: Some outlets flagged an earnings miss or weaker per‑share metrics on alternative measures (Zacks highlighted EPS misses and oil-production pressures), creating mixed headlines that can temper enthusiasm. Antero Resources Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually large put option volume was reported (significant uptick vs. average), signaling hedging or short interest that could add volatility and act as a short-term headwind. (Options data reported in market summaries.)

Antero Resources 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.