Why Is Antero Resources (AR) Up 12.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Antero Resources (AR). Shares have added about 12.1% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Antero Resources due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

Estimates revision followed a flat path over the past two months.

VGM Scores

At this time, Antero Resources has a strong Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a B. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

Antero Resources has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry Player

Antero Resources belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry. Another stock from the same industry, EQT Corporation (EQT), has gained 10% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2025.

EQT reported revenues of $2.15 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +25.1%. EPS of $1.18 for the same period compares with $0.82 a year ago.

EQT is expected to post earnings of $0.52 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +750%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +9.6%.

EQT has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of B.

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