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Antero Resources Corporation (AR) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas E&P

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $38.74: Consecutive earnings misses (3); Concentration risk — Commodity: natural gas, NGLs and oil.

Antero Resources Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the development, production, exploration, and acquisition of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and oil properties in the United States. It operates in three segments: Exploration and... Read more

$38.74+14.7% A.UpsideScore 6.0/10#14 of 37 Oil & Gas E&P
Stop $36.11Target $44.44(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 1.7:1
Analyst target$49.38+27.5%21 analysts
$44.44our TP
$38.74price
$49.38mean
$36
$56

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $38.74: Consecutive earnings misses (3); Concentration risk — Commodity: natural gas, NGLs and oil. Chart setup: RSI 59 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/6 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 89d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
Attractive valuation
Risks
Concentration risk — Commodity: natural gas, NGLs and oil
Consecutive earnings misses (3)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)12.7
P/E (Fwd)8.4
Mkt Cap$12.2B
EV/EBITDA
Profit Mgn12.3%
ROE9.0%
Rev Growth11.1%
Beta0.42
DividendNone
Rating analysts30

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C0.62bullish
IV52%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHCommoditynatural gas, NGLs and oil
    10-K Item 1A: 'Natural gas, NGLs and oil price volatility, or a substantial or prolonged period of low natural gas, NGLs and oil prices, may adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations'

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

No near-term catalyst priced in. Thesis progression will come from fundamentals grinding, not event reaction.static

Earnings History
0.0
Surprise Avg
0.0
Erm
5.0
Earnings Timing
5.0
News Activity
8.0
Earnings concerns: 1B/3M

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Quality Rank
3.2
Value Rank
5.3
Growth Rank
6.3
GatesMomentum 6.4>=5.5A.R:R 1.7 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 89d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Moderate
RSI
59 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $35.31Resistance $41.39

Price Targets

$36
$44
A.Upside+14.7%
A.R:R1.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=-1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → SELL_IF_HOLDING

Earnings

B
M
M
M
1/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-29 (89d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AR stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $38.74: Consecutive earnings misses (3); Concentration risk — Commodity: natural gas, NGLs and oil. Chart setup: RSI 59 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $36.11. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the AR stock price target?

Take-profit target: $44.44 (+14.7% upside). Prior stop was $36.11. Stop-loss: $36.11.

What are the risks of investing in AR?

Concentration risk — Commodity: natural gas, NGLs and oil; Consecutive earnings misses (3).

Is AR overvalued or undervalued?

Antero Resources Corporation trades at a P/E of 12.7 (forward 8.4). TrendMatrix value score: 8.1/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about AR?

30 analysts cover AR with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $49.

What does Antero Resources Corporation do?Antero Resources Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the development, production,...

Antero Resources Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the development, production, exploration, and acquisition of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and oil properties in the United States. It operates in three segments: Exploration and Production; Marketing; and Equity Method Investment in Antero Midstream. As of December 31, 2025, the company had approximately 537,000 net acres in the Appalachian Basin; and approximately 168,000 net acres in the Upper Devonian Shale. Its gathering and compression systems also comprise 731 miles of gas gathering pipelines in the Appalachian Basin. The company was formerly known as Antero Resources Appalachian Corporation and changed its name to Antero Resources Corporation in June 2013. Antero Resources Corporation was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

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