Kailix Advisors LLC Buys 218,350 Shares of Antero Resources Corporation $AR

Kailix Advisors LLC increased its stake in Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) by 206.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 324,334 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock after buying an additional 218,350 shares during the quarter. Antero Resources comprises 14.8% of Kailix Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 3rd largest position. Kailix Advisors LLC owned about 0.11% of Antero Resources worth $10,885,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Huntington National Bank grew its position in Antero Resources by 91.3% in the second quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 656 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 313 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Antero Resources during the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. increased its stake in Antero Resources by 114.2% during the 2nd quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 938 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 500 shares during the period. FNY Investment Advisers LLC lifted its holdings in Antero Resources by 9,900.0% in the 2nd quarter. FNY Investment Advisers LLC now owns 1,500 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock worth $60,000 after buying an additional 1,485 shares in the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Antero Resources by 701.3% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,989 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock worth $120,000 after acquiring an additional 2,616 shares during the last quarter. 83.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Zacks Research raised Antero Resources from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Roth Mkm reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $36.00 price target on shares of Antero Resources in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Barclays cut their price target on shares of Antero Resources from $46.00 to $41.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Antero Resources from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, November 28th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Antero Resources in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $45.93.

Trending Headlines about Antero Resources

Here are the key news stories impacting Antero Resources this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported strong headline results — management’s Q4 commentary and slides highlighted improved revenue and cash generation that beat some consensus metrics, supporting the bullish reaction. Antero Resources Corp (AR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Moves and Financial …
• Positive Sentiment: Major analyst support: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $52 and moved to “overweight” (material upside vs. current levels), and other firms (TD Cowen, BofA) have maintained or reiterated Buy ratings — these notes lift sentiment and can spur buying. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic items cited by analysts — the planned HG acquisition (Antero Midstream-related), ongoing deleveraging and hedging strategy — are being framed as value-accretive and cash-flow supportive, reinforcing buy-side views. Antero Resources: HG Acquisition, Deleveraging, and Hedging Drive Buy-Rated Upside…
• Neutral Sentiment: Company published full Q4 results, press release and slide deck with 2026 guidance — investors will parse guidance details and capex/cash‑flow targets; the guidance itself is being treated as a mixed but actionable data point. Antero Resources Corporation 2025 Q4 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: Some outlets flagged an earnings miss or weaker per‑share metrics on alternative measures (Zacks highlighted EPS misses and oil-production pressures), creating mixed headlines that can temper enthusiasm. Antero Resources Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually large put option volume was reported (significant uptick vs. average), signaling hedging or short interest that could add volatility and act as a short-term headwind. (Options data reported in market summaries.)

Antero Resources Trading Up 2.7%

Antero Resources stock opened at $34.73 on Friday. Antero Resources Corporation has a 1 year low of $29.10 and a 1 year high of $44.01. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $34.08 and its 200-day moving average is $33.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a current ratio of 0.55. The company has a market cap of $10.71 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.19 and a beta of 0.55.

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The oil and natural gas company reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.13. Antero Resources had a net margin of 12.02% and a return on equity of 6.71%. The firm had revenue of $1.41 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.33 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.48 earnings per share. Antero Resources’s quarterly revenue was up 20.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts expect that Antero Resources Corporation will post 2.74 earnings per share for the current year.

Antero Resources Profile

Antero Resources Corporation is an independent exploration and production company focused on the development of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and oil properties in the Appalachian Basin of the United States. The company’s operations target the Marcellus and Utica shales, where it applies advanced drilling and completion techniques to optimize recovery from its large acreage position. Antero’s portfolio encompasses significant reserves of ethane, propane and other NGLs, alongside dry gas volumes that are positioned to serve both domestic and export markets.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Antero Resources holds approximately 1.8 million net acres of leasehold interests across parts of West Virginia and Ohio.