Wells Fargo & Company Issues Positive Forecast for Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) Stock Price

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) had its price objective hoisted by Wells Fargo & Company from $49.00 to $52.00 in a research report report published on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the oil and natural gas company’s stock.

Several other equities research analysts also recently commented on the company. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on Antero Resources from $48.00 to $46.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Tudor Pickering upgraded Antero Resources from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 2nd. TD Cowen raised shares of Antero Resources to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Mizuho set a $47.00 target price on shares of Antero Resources in a report on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Antero Resources from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Three equities 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’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Antero Resources currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $45.93.

Antero Resources Trading Up 2.7%

Shares of NYSE:AR opened at $34.73 on Friday. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $10.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.19 and a beta of 0.55. Antero Resources has a 1-year low of $29.10 and a 1-year high of $44.01. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $34.08 and a 200 day moving average price of $33.37.

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) last posted its quarterly earnings results 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. The company had revenue of $1.41 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.33 billion. Antero Resources had a return on equity of 6.71% and a net margin of 12.02%.The firm’s revenue was up 20.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.48 earnings per share. On average, research analysts anticipate that Antero Resources will post 2.74 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Antero Resources

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in AR. Huntington National Bank boosted its holdings 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 worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 313 shares during the period. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Antero Resources in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. purchased a new stake in Antero Resources in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its stake in shares of Antero Resources by 59.2% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 928 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 345 shares during the period. Finally, Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Antero Resources by 114.2% during the 2nd quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 938 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.04% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about 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.)

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.