Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) Upgraded at TD Cowen

TD Cowen upgraded shares of Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) to a strong-buy rating in a research note released on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other analysts have also commented on the company. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Antero Resources from $39.00 to $49.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Barclays reduced their target price on Antero Resources from $46.00 to $41.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on Antero Resources from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Mizuho set a $47.00 price target on Antero Resources in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Finally, UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Antero Resources from $40.00 to $46.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $45.60.

Antero Resources Trading Up 3.7%

Shares of NYSE AR opened at $35.06 on Monday. Antero Resources has a twelve month low of $29.10 and a twelve month high of $44.01. The firm has a market cap of $10.81 billion, a PE ratio of 18.65 and a beta of 0.55. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $34.18 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $33.35. The company has a quick ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17.

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The oil and natural gas company reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.13. Antero Resources had a return on equity of 7.51% and a net margin of 11.73%.The firm had revenue of $1.41 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.33 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.48 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.8% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Antero Resources will post 2.74 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Antero Resources

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Neo Ivy Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of Antero Resources in the second quarter valued at approximately $532,000. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC grew its holdings in Antero Resources by 4.5% in the 3rd quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC now owns 1,185,601 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $39,789,000 after buying an additional 51,126 shares in the last quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH increased its stake in shares of Antero Resources by 103.8% in the 3rd quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 436,476 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock worth $14,648,000 after acquiring an additional 222,311 shares during the last quarter. Edgestream Partners L.P. purchased a new position in shares of Antero Resources during the 2nd quarter worth $3,015,000. Finally, Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Antero Resources by 43.4% during 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 acquiring an additional 180,390 shares during the last quarter. 83.04% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Antero Resources

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

• Positive Sentiment: Antero’s official release and filings showed Q4 2025 results above consensus (company-reported EPS and revenue beat; revenue up ~20.8% YoY), which is the primary bullish catalyst behind the stock’s rise. Antero Resources Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results and 2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Local earnings coverage (Q4 snapshot) reiterates the beat and highlights the revenue gain, supporting positive investor reaction. Antero Resources: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen upgraded AR to a “strong‑buy,” which can amplify upside as buy‑side interest increases following the prints. Analyst Upgrade Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Antero Midstream (AM) also released Q4 results and 2026 guidance; midstream performance and guidance can influence ANR’s outlook but the net impact depends on commodity and volume assumptions. Antero Midstream Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results and 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst previews and metric comparisons provide context on estimates versus actuals; useful for investors digging into unit economics, but not immediately directional. Zacks: Key Metrics Versus Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: At least one outlet flagged an EPS miss (reported $0.42 vs. a $0.52 Zacks estimate), creating conflicting headlines that can trigger short‑term selling or volatility — reconcile with the company’s press release and GAAP vs. non‑GAAP adjustments. Zacks: Q4 Earnings Miss

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.