Zacks Raises Earnings Estimates for Antero Resources

Analysts Boost Forecasts for Oil and Gas Company's Future Performance

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:08am

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Investment research firm Zacks has significantly increased its earnings estimates for Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE: AR), a Denver-based oil and natural gas exploration and production company. Zacks lifted its Q1 2026 EPS forecast for Antero Resources from $0.79 to $0.88, and also raised projections for several other quarters and full-year periods through 2028, pointing to stronger expected future financial results.

Why it matters

The analyst upgrades and improved earnings outlook for Antero Resources suggest the company's operations and financial performance are on a positive trajectory, which could translate to higher stock valuation and increased investor interest in the company's shares.

The details

In a research note issued on April 1, 2026, the Zacks Research analyst team increased its Q1 2026 earnings per share estimate for Antero Resources from $0.79 to $0.88. Zacks also raised its forecasts for Q2 2026 EPS to $0.50, Q3 2026 EPS to $0.69, Q4 2026 EPS to $0.83, and full-year 2026 EPS to $2.89. Looking further ahead, Zacks boosted its projections for 2027 and 2028, with the 2028 full-year EPS estimate climbing from $2.68 to $4.22.

  • Zacks Research issued the updated earnings estimates on April 1, 2026.
  • The revised forecasts cover Antero Resources' financial performance from Q1 2026 through full-year 2028.

The players

Zacks Research

An investment research firm that provides analysis and forecasts on publicly traded companies.

Antero Resources Corporation

A Denver-based independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company focused on the Appalachian Basin.

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What they’re saying

“Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the oil and natural gas company will earn $0.88 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.79.”

— Zacks Research analyst Team

The takeaway

The significant upgrades to Antero Resources' earnings estimates by Zacks Research suggest the company's financial outlook is improving, which could drive increased investor interest and a higher stock valuation. However, quarterly volatility and timing of realized prices and volumes still pose some near-term risk.