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ARAntero Resources CorporationSell6.2·$35.35
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

A wide economic moat and 34% revenue growth at a forward multiple of 7.3x create a compelling value opportunity, but three consecutive earnings misses — averaging a roughly 24% shortfall in those quarters — and severely depressed momentum mean the thesis requires execution proof before the full risk/reward can be captured.

Thesis pillars

  • Deep Value Wide Moat→Stable
  • Strong Growth Rule Of 40→Stable
  • Earnings Miss Track Record↑Improving
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Antero Resources Corporation (AR) Stock Analysis

SellValueGrowthModerate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas E&P

Sell if holding. Momentum 3.0/10 is below the 5.0 floor at $35.35 — engine's falling-knife protection flags exit rather than catching a breakdown. Specifics: Consecutive earnings misses (3); Negative momentum.

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

$35.35+28.0% A.UpsideScore 6.2/10#30 of 49 Oil & Gas E&P
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield3.53%
Stop $32.88Target $45.26(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 3.9:1
Analyst target$50.29+42.3%21 analysts
$45.26our TP
$35.35price
$50.29mean
$60

Sell if holding. Momentum 3.0/10 is below the 5.0 floor at $35.35 — engine's falling-knife protection flags exit rather than catching a breakdown. Specifics: Consecutive earnings misses (3); Negative momentum. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 6.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 33d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-09-25
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Oct 28, 202633d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Sector modifier (Energy): +1.2
Attractive valuation
Strong growth profile
Risks
Consecutive earnings misses (3)
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)10.2
P/E (Fwd)8.3
Mkt Cap$11.1B
EV/EBITDA—
Profit Mgn18.7%
ROE14.2%
Rev Growth12.6%
Beta0.35
DividendNone
Rating analysts28

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatWideCompounder✓

Options Flow

P/C0.73neutral
IV46%normal
Max Pain$20-43.4% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Macd
0.0
Volume
0.0
Ma Position
2.2
Rsi
3.0
Obv
10.0
Capitulation risk (RSI 30, below 200MA)Volume accumulation (rising OBV)Below 200-MA but MA still rising (+1.4%/30d) — pullback in uptrend, not confirmed weakness

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
GatesMomentum 3.0<4.5A.R:R 3.9 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 33d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
30 · Oversold
↓ 20D MA↓ 50D MA↓ 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $33.56Resistance $40.20

Price Targets

$33
$45
A.Upside+28.0%
A.R:R3.9:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! News modifier -1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → SELL_IF_HOLDING
! momentum at 3.0 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)

Earnings

B
M
M
M
1/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-10-28 (33d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AR stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Momentum 3.0/10 is below the 5.0 floor at $35.35 — engine's falling-knife protection flags exit rather than catching a breakdown. Specifics: Consecutive earnings misses (3); Negative momentum. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $32.88. Score 6.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the AR stock price target?

Take-profit target: $45.26 (+28.0% upside). Prior stop was $32.88. Stop-loss: $32.88.

What are the risks of investing in AR?

Consecutive earnings misses (3); Negative momentum.

Is AR overvalued or undervalued?

Antero Resources Corporation trades at a P/E of 10.2 (forward 8.3). TrendMatrix value score: 9.3/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about AR?

28 analysts cover AR with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $50.

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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