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Antero Resources Corp (AR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/16/2025: AR (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
22 Analysts rated it
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1 Year Target Price $43.29
1 Year Target Price $43.29
| 9 | Strong Buy |
| 5 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -5.85% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 10.14B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 21.46 | 1Y Target Price 43.29 |
Price to earnings Ratio 21.46 | 1Y Target Price 43.29 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 22 | Beta 0.64 | 52 Weeks Range 25.36 - 44.02 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 25.36 - 44.02 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.53 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 9.83% | Operating Margin (TTM) 17.7% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.49% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.08% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 21.46 | Forward PE 9.96 | Enterprise Value 13522668570 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.08 |
Enterprise Value 13522668570 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.08 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.86 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.84 | Shares Outstanding 308931008 | Shares Floating 291884187 |
Shares Outstanding 308931008 | Shares Floating 291884187 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.43 | Percent Institutions 88.53 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Antero Resources Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Antero Resources Corporation was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. It is an independent exploration and production company focused on developing natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) in the Appalachian Basin.
Core Business Areas
- Exploration and Production: Antero Resources Corp focuses on exploration, development, and production of natural gas, NGLs, and oil, primarily from the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale formations in the Appalachian Basin.
- Marketing and Transportation: The company also engages in marketing and transportation activities related to its produced commodities, including securing transportation capacity and hedging strategies.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by Paul M. Rady (Chairman, President, and CEO). The organizational structure includes departments for exploration, production, finance, legal, and marketing, among others.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Natural Gas: Antero Resources primarily produces natural gas. While specific market share data fluctuates, the company is a significant producer in the Appalachian Basin, competing with Range Resources (RRC), EQT Corporation (EQT), and Southwestern Energy (SWN).
- Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs): Antero also produces NGLs like ethane, propane, and butane. Competitors include similar Appalachian Basin focused companies like Range Resources, EQT, and CNX Resources (CNX).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The natural gas and NGL market is driven by factors such as supply and demand, infrastructure availability, and geopolitical events. Increased demand for cleaner energy sources has driven the growth. Prices are volatile, impacting profitability.
Positioning
Antero Resources is a key player in the Appalachian Basin, with significant acreage and production. Its competitive advantages include its extensive midstream infrastructure (through its strategic alignment with Antero Midstream) and economies of scale.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global natural gas market is estimated in the trillions of USD. Antero Resources' TAM is a portion of the US natural gas and NGL market, which is itself in the hundreds of billions. Its market position in the Appalachian Basin allows them to capitalize on a significant part of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large acreage position in the Marcellus and Utica Shales
- High production volumes of natural gas and NGLs
- Integrated midstream infrastructure through affiliation with Antero Midstream
- Experienced management team
- Low-cost producer relative to some peers
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to commodity price volatility
- Geographic concentration in the Appalachian Basin
- Operational risks associated with shale drilling
Opportunities
- Increased demand for natural gas as a transition fuel
- Expansion of NGL export markets
- Technological advancements in drilling and production
- Strategic acquisitions to expand acreage position
Threats
- Declining natural gas prices
- Increased regulatory scrutiny of hydraulic fracturing
- Competition from other shale producers
- Environmental concerns related to shale development
- Changes in energy policy
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- EQT
- RRC
- CNX
- SWN
Competitive Landscape
Antero Resources competes with other major Appalachian Basin producers. It benefits from its integrated midstream assets and low cost production, but faces challenges related to debt and commodity price volatility. EQT, as the largest natural gas producer in the US, has a greater scale of operations.
Major Acquisitions
Northeast Marcellus Acreage
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 75
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded AR's core acreage position in the Marcellus shale.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Financial Metrics require real-time data from financial sources, which I do not have.
Future Projections: Financial Metrics require real-time data from financial sources, which I do not have.
Recent Initiatives: Antero Resources has focused on debt reduction and increasing operational efficiency. Recent initiatives include optimizing drilling programs and expanding its transportation infrastructure.
Summary
Antero Resources is a significant natural gas and NGL producer in the Appalachian Basin, bolstered by integrated midstream assets. Its high debt and reliance on commodity prices present risks. Strategic acquisitions and increasing demand for natural gas as a transitional fuel can enable growth. Competition and regulatory hurdles must be closely monitored to improve their position.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary based on different sources and calculation methodologies.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Antero Resources Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Denver, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-10-10 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Michael N. Kennedy | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas E&P | Full time employees 616 | Website https://www.anteroresources.com |
Full time employees 616 | Website https://www.anteroresources.com | ||
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, 2024, the company had approximately 521,000 net acres in the Appalachian Basin; and approximately 170,000 net acres in the Upper Devonian Shale. Its gathering and compression systems also comprise 708 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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