Antero Resources stock reflects a higher Q3 EPS view

Published on 09/24/2026 at 21:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Antero Resources stock traded at USD 35.86 on September 24, 2026, while Zacks lifted its Q3 EPS estimate to USD 0.92. Q2 revenue fell 19.8 percent sequentially.

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Antero Resources stock (ISIN US03674X1063) was trading at USD 35.86 on the NYSE on September 24, 2026, up 0.59 percent. The immediate catalyst is a higher Q3 earnings estimate from Zacks Research, which lifted its forecast from USD 0.90 to USD 0.92 on September 22, 2026, according to MarketBeat.

Q3 estimate moves higher

The 2-cent increase puts the latest quarterly estimate at USD 0.92 per share. Zacks also forecasts USD 3.97 in full-year 2026 earnings, while the broader consensus cited by MarketBeat is USD 4.19 per share for the year.

The estimate change matters because Antero Resources entered the second half with lower sequential revenue and profit. Q2 2026 revenue was USD 1.559842 billion, compared with USD 1.945126 billion in Q1, a decline of 19.8 percent.

Profit reset shapes valuation

Net income attributable to common shareholders fell from USD 535.216 million in Q1 2026 to USD 278.657 million in Q2, a 47.9 percent decline. Diluted earnings per share dropped from USD 1.72 to USD 0.90 across the same periods.

That contrast leaves the higher Q3 estimate competing with a tougher recent earnings base. Operating cash flow also decreased from USD 859.058 million in Q1 to USD 438.849 million in Q2, making the next quarterly result important for judging whether the decline was temporary.

Stock stays below yearly high

At USD 35.86, Antero Resources stock stood 21.6 percent below its 52-week high of USD 45.75 and above its 52-week low of USD 29.10 on September 24, 2026. Market capitalization was USD 11,024,762,540 at the same intraday snapshot.

Analyst expectations remain above the market quote. MarketBeat cited a Moderate Buy consensus and an average 12-month price target of USD 49.06 on September 19, 2026, while current trading remains below that level.