Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) Given New $48.00 Price Target at UBS Group

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) had its price target increased by UBS Group from $45.00 to $48.00 in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the oil and natural gas company’s stock. UBS Group’s target price points to a potential upside of 24.45% from the stock’s previous close.

AR has been the topic of several other research reports. Jefferies Financial Group set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Antero Resources in a research note on Friday, February 13th. TD Cowen raised Antero Resources to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Barclays reduced their price target on Antero Resources from $46.00 to $41.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Roth Mkm reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $36.00 price objective on shares of Antero Resources in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $39.00 target price (down from $44.00) on shares of Antero Resources in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $45.87.

Antero Resources Trading Up 2.1%

Antero Resources stock traded up $0.78 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $38.57. 456,108 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,110,358. 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 52-week low of $29.10 and a 52-week high of $44.01. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.09 and a beta of 0.52. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $34.15 and its 200 day moving average price is $33.58.

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The oil and natural gas company reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 business had revenue of $1.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.33 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.48 earnings per share. Antero Resources’s quarterly revenue was up 20.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts anticipate that Antero Resources will post 2.74 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Antero Resources

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Huntington National Bank grew its stake in shares of Antero Resources by 91.3% in the second quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 656 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 313 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in Antero Resources during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. purchased a new position in Antero Resources during the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000. IFP Advisors Inc grew its position in Antero Resources by 59.2% in the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 928 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 345 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. increased its stake in Antero Resources by 114.2% during the second quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 938 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the period. 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: Benchmark Co. upgraded Antero from “Hold” to “Buy” and set a $44.00 price target (~13.5% upside vs. the cited $38.76 level). An upgrade and higher target can prompt buying from momentum and income-oriented investors. Benchmark upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds: a Zacks piece highlights rising clean‑energy demand and higher U.S. LNG exports lifting natural gas prices — a supportive macro backdrop for producers like Antero that can translate into stronger cash flow and higher valuations. Natural gas sector outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research slightly raised its Q4 2027 EPS estimate for Antero to $1.00 from $0.98 (Zacks still carries a “Hold” rating). A small upward revision for a later quarter is positive but muted given the firm’s overall hold stance. Zacks Q4 2027 update
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut multiple near-term and FY2027 EPS estimates: reductions to Q1, Q2 and Q4 2026 forecasts, Q2 2027, and a lower FY2027 view (now $3.18 vs prior $3.30). Those downgrades signal weaker near-term earnings expectations and can pressure valuation or reduce analyst support. Zacks multiple estimate revisions
• Negative Sentiment: AmericanBankingNews reports Zacks cut Q3 EPS estimates for Antero — another near-term downgrade that reinforces concern about upcoming quarterly performance. Q3 EPS cut

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.