Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) Stock

Antero Resources

Antero Resources, based in Denver, engages in the exploration for and production of natural gas and natural gas liquids in the United States and Canada. At the end of 2024, the company reported proven reserves of 17.9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent. Production averaged approximately 3,424 million cubic feet of equivalent a day in 2024 at a ratio of 35% liquids and 65% natural gas.

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A substantial insider sell was reported on February 20, by Jacqueline C Mutschler, Board Member at Antero Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>), based on the recent SEC filing.
What Happened: Mutschler's decision to sell 12,746 shares of Antero Resources was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001433270/000110465925015765//Archives/edgar/data/1433270/000110465925015765/0001104659-25-015765-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value of the sale is $514,301.
Antero Resources shares are trading down 2.63% at $38.47 at the time of this writing on Friday morning.
<h3>About Antero Resources</h3>
Antero Resources, based in Denver, engages in the exploration for and production of natural gas and natural gas liquids in the United States and Canada. At the end of 2024, the company reported proven reserves of 17.9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent. Production averaged approximately 3,424 million cubic feet of equivalent a day in 2024 at a ratio of 35% liquids and 65% natural gas.
<h3>Antero Resources: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Revenue Growth: Antero Resources displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 3.81%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 11.21%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Antero Resources's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 0.48.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Antero Resources's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.57.
Assessing Valuation Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/E ratio of 219.5 suggests caution, as the stock may be overvalued in the eyes of investors.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 3.01 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Boasting an EV/EBITDA ratio of 19.0, Antero Resources demonstrates a robust market valuation, outperforming industry benchmarks.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Uncovering the Importance of Insider Activity</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however, they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Deciphering Transaction Codes in Insider Filings</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

Jacqueline C Mutschler Implements A Sell Strategy: Offloads $514K In Antero Resources Stock

Barclays analyst Betty Jiang maintains Antero Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $36 to $38.

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Analyst Ratings

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Antero Resources, Raises Price Target to $38

Analysts' ratings for Antero Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 12 analysts.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $40.42, with a high estimate of $60.00 and a low estimate of $32.00. This current average has increased by 20.05% from the previous average price target of $33.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739473237_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of Antero Resources's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Freeman</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neil Mehta</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Diamond</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Freeman</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Antero Resources. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Antero Resources compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Antero Resources's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Antero Resources's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Antero Resources analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Antero Resources's Background</h2>
Antero Resources, based in Denver, engages in the exploration for and production of natural gas and natural gas liquids in the United States and Canada. At the end of 2023, the company reported proven reserves of 18.1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent. Production averaged approximately 3,483 million cubic feet of equivalent a day in 2023 at a ratio of 37% liquids and 63% natural gas.
<h3>Antero Resources: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Antero Resources's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -7.38% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Antero Resources's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -2.08%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Antero Resources's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -0.29%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Antero Resources's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.15%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, Antero Resources adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Demystifying Antero Resources: Insights From 12 Analyst Reviews

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Antero Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in AR often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Antero Resources. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 12% bullish and 62% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $66,020, and 7 calls, totaling $534,424.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $31.0 to $40.0 for Antero Resources over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Antero Resources's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Antero Resources's whale activity within a strike price range from $31.0 to $40.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Antero Resources 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739465159_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$168.0K</td>
<td align="right">674</td>
<td align="right">290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$105.6K</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">298</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.44</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$75.9K</td>
<td align="right">674</td>
<td align="right">58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$70.1K</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td align="right">355</td>
<td align="right">206</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Antero Resources</h3>
Antero Resources, based in Denver, engages in the exploration for and production of natural gas and natural gas liquids in the United States and Canada. At the end of 2023, the company reported proven reserves of 18.1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent. Production averaged approximately 3,483 million cubic feet of equivalent a day in 2023 at a ratio of 37% liquids and 63% natural gas.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Antero Resources, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Antero Resources's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,185,562, the price of AR is down by -0.69%, reaching $39.11.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 69 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Antero Resources Unusual Options Activity For February 13

UBS analyst Josh Silverstein maintains Antero Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $39 to $44.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Antero Resources, Raises Price Target to $44

Antero Resources's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.22% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.35 million shares sold short, which is 3.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.88 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Antero Resources Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739454343_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Antero Resources has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Antero Resources's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Antero Resources's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.10%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Antero Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.31 by 16.13 percent. This is a 13.04 percent increase over earnings of $0.23 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.194 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.173 billion by 1.80 percent. This is the same as the same period last year.

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