Antero (AR) Uses Free Cash Flow to Reduce Debt and Buy Shares

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) is one of the 12 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now. On July 30, Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) reported its Q2 2025 financial and operating results, highlighting strong cash flow and debt reduction.

The company continues to generate substantial free cash flow in 2025 thanks to its low maintenance capital requirements.

In the second quarter alone, Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) used its free cash flow to pay down nearly $200 million in debt and buy back $85 million worth of stock. Year-to-date as of July 30th, the company had repurchased 4.4 million shares for $152 million. The company still has about $900 million remaining on its current share buyback program.

Looking ahead, Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) plans to actively manage its return of capital carefully with a focus on further debt reduction and share buybacks.

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) is an independent natural gas and liquids company operating in the Appalachian Basin in West Virginia and Ohio. It is a major supplier of natural gas and LPG to the global export market.

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