Antero Resources Hits New 52-Week High

Analysts see continued upside for the natural gas and NGL producer.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:22am

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Shares of Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) reached a new 52-week high of $44.79 on Thursday, as the independent exploration and production company continues to benefit from strong natural gas and NGL prices. The stock closed at $44.65 with trading volume of over 7.6 million shares.

Why it matters

Antero Resources is a major player in the Appalachian Basin, with a large acreage position in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays. The company's focus on natural gas and natural gas liquids production has paid off as energy prices have rebounded from pandemic-era lows.

The details

Several Wall Street analysts have recently raised their price targets on Antero Resources, with the stock now sporting a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating and an average target of $46.63. The company's strong Q4 2025 earnings, which beat estimates, have also contributed to the recent share price surge.

  • Antero Resources shares reached a new 52-week high on Thursday, March 28, 2026.
  • The company reported Q4 2025 earnings on February 11, 2026.

The players

Antero Resources Corporation

An independent exploration and production company focused on natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and oil properties in the Appalachian Basin.

Wells Fargo & Company

A major Wall Street investment bank that has a 'buy' rating and raised price target on Antero Resources.

UBS Group

A global financial services firm that has also raised its price target on Antero Resources.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

Antero Resources' strong performance and rising energy prices have driven the stock to new highs, underscoring the company's position as a leading natural gas and NGL producer in the Appalachian region.