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ARAntero Resources CorporationSell7.0·$35.28+0.60%
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 MoatDeteriorating
  • Strong Growth Rule Of 40Stable
  • Earnings Miss Track RecordDeteriorating
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Antero Resources Corporation (AR) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5ValueGrowthModerate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas E&P

Earnings in 4 days (2026-07-29). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $35.28: Consecutive earnings misses (3); Earnings in 4 days (event risk).

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

$35.28+23.0% A.UpsideScore 7.0/10#9 of 48 Oil & Gas E&P
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield5.81%
Stop $33.20Target $43.38(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 3.0:1
Analyst target$48.20+36.6%20 analysts
$43.38our TP
$35.28price
$48.20mean
$59

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $35.28: Consecutive earnings misses (3); Earnings in 4 days (event risk). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 7.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on earnings proximity 4d<=7d. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-26
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Jul 29, 20264d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong overall score: 7.0/10
Attractive valuation
Strong growth profile
Risks
Earnings in 4 days (event risk)
Consecutive earnings misses (3)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)11.3
P/E (Fwd)8.4
Mkt Cap$10.9B
EV/EBITDA
Profit Mgn17.1%
ROE12.8%
Rev Growth34.3%
Beta0.33
DividendNone
Rating analysts28

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatWideCompounder

Options Flow

P/C0.31bullish
IV56%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers·2 ceiling hits

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
Earnings concerns: 1B/3MEarnings in 4 days

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Support Resistance
2.1
Bollinger
2.2
52w Position
5.4
GatesEARNINGS PROXIMITY 4d<=7dMomentum 6.6>=5.5A.R:R 3.0 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
54 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $32.58Resistance $35.99

Price Targets

$33
$43
A.Upside+23.0%
A.R:R3.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=-2: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → SELL_IF_HOLDING
! EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:4d<=7d

Earnings

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

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. Multiple concerning factors at $35.28: Consecutive earnings misses (3); Earnings in 4 days (event risk). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $33.20. Score 7.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the AR stock price target?

Take-profit target: $43.38 (+23.0% upside). Prior stop was $33.20. Stop-loss: $33.20.

What are the risks of investing in AR?

Earnings in 4 days (event risk); Consecutive earnings misses (3).

Is AR overvalued or undervalued?

Antero Resources Corporation trades at a P/E of 11.3 (forward 8.4). TrendMatrix value score: 8.7/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about AR?

28 analysts cover AR with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $48.

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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