AR Antero Resources Corp

Voya Investment Management LLC reduced its stake in Antero Resources Corporation by 27.7% in Q3 2025, selling 70,118 shares and retaining 182,859 shares valued at $6.14 million. This comes despite Antero missing Q3 earnings estimates, with reported EPS of $0.10 against an expected $0.48, and revenue of $1.21 billion versus a $1.25 billion consensus. Despite the Q3 miss, analysts largely maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $45.47, reflecting a generally positive outlook on the company.

Traders purchased 21,149 put options on Antero Resources (NYSE:AR), representing a 118% increase over average daily volume, signaling heightened bearish sentiment or hedging activity. Despite an insider buying 5,000 shares and analysts maintaining a "Moderate Buy" rating with a $45.47 target, the company missed its quarterly earnings expectations. Antero Resources, an independent exploration and production company focusing on natural gas, NGLs, and oil in the Appalachian Basin, faces significant put option activity amidst these mixed signals.

The demand for natural gas is projected to increase significantly in the coming years due to a global shift towards cleaner energy and rising LNG exports, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This anticipated rise in demand is expected to lead to higher natural gas prices and a favorable environment for companies like EQT Corporation (EQT), Antero Resources Corporation (AR), and Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK), all of which currently hold a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). These companies are well-positioned with extensive natural gas reserves and efficient operations in major U.S. shale basins.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans reduced its stake in Antero Resources Corporation by selling 41,476 shares, bringing their total holdings to 169,881 shares valued at approximately $6.84 million. While Antero Resources missed quarterly EPS and revenue estimates, its revenue still rose 15% year-over-year. Institutional ownership is high, and analysts currently have a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with a target price of $45.47 for the stock.

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) has garnered a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from twenty brokerages, with an average one-year price target of $45.47. Despite missing its last quarterly EPS estimate, analysts project a 2.74 EPS for the current fiscal year, and insiders have shown increased ownership. Institutional investors hold a significant 83.04% of the company's stock.

Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: INR) has updated its hedge positions as of December 12, 2025, following the acquisition of Ohio Utica Shale assets from Antero Resources Corporation and Antero Midstream Corporation. The company significantly increased its hedge book, adding 131,630,000 MMBtu of natural gas through 2030, with average Henry Hub prices of $4.21 per MMBtu in 2026 and $3.94 per MMBtu in 2027, to manage commodity price volatility and ensure financial stability. This move aims to protect the company against market fluctuations related to the recent acquisition.