• Wells Fargo sets a price target of $49 for Antero Resources (NYSE:AR), indicating a potential increase of 36.32%.
• Significant institutional interest as the California Public Employees Retirement System increases its stake by 8%, now holding shares valued at approximately $20.6 million.
• Other investors like Cetera Investment Advisers and PNC Financial Services Group Inc. have also increased their stakes, showing confidence in Antero Resources' growth potential.

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) is a prominent player in the oil and natural gas sector, known for its operations in the Appalachian Basin. The company competes with other energy companies like EQT Corporation and Range Resources in the same region.

On December 12, 2025, Wells Fargo set a price target of $49 for Antero Resources, suggesting a potential price increase of about 36.32% from its current price of $35.95. This optimistic outlook comes amid significant institutional interest in the company. The California Public Employees Retirement System, a major institutional investor, increased its stake in Antero by 8% during the second quarter, now holding 511,172 shares valued at approximately $20.6 million.

Other investors have also shown confidence in Antero Resources. Cetera Investment Advisers increased its stake by 50%, now owning 21,090 shares valued at $853,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. also boosted its holdings by 14.3%. These moves indicate a growing interest in the company's potential for growth, aligning with Wells Fargo's positive price target.

Despite the current stock price of $35.95, which reflects a decrease of approximately 3.19% or $1.19, the stock has shown resilience. It has fluctuated between a low of $35.58 and a high of $36.75 during the trading day. Over the past year, Antero Resources has reached a high of $44.02 and a low of $29.10, demonstrating its volatility in the market.

Antero Resources' market capitalization stands at approximately $11.1 billion, highlighting its significant presence in the industry. With a trading volume of 5,495,752 shares on the NYSE, the company remains a focal point for investors looking to capitalize on the energy sector's potential.