• Roth Capital adjusts its rating for Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) to Neutral and raises the price target from $34 to $36.
• Antero Resources announces a strategic acquisition of HG Energy II, LLC's upstream assets for $2.8 billion in cash, expected to close in Q2 2026.
• The company plans to sell its Ohio Utica Shale upstream assets for $800 million in cash, with the divestiture anticipated to close in Q1 2026.

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) is a prominent player in the energy sector, primarily engaged in the exploration and production of natural gas and oil. The company operates mainly in the Appalachian Basin, which is known for its rich natural gas reserves. Antero Resources competes with other energy giants like EQT Corporation and Range Resources in the region.

On December 8, 2025, Roth Capital adjusted its rating for Antero Resources to Neutral, maintaining a hold action. At that time, the stock price was $36.59. Roth Capital also raised the price target for Antero Resources from $34 to $36, indicating a cautious optimism about the company's future performance.

Antero Resources has announced a strategic acquisition of HG Energy II, LLC's upstream assets for $2.8 billion in cash. This acquisition, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, includes the assumption of HG Energy's commodity hedge book. This move is part of Antero's strategy to optimize its asset portfolio and strengthen its market position.

Simultaneously, Antero Resources plans to sell its Ohio Utica Shale upstream assets for $800 million in cash. This divestiture is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2026. These transactions reflect Antero's focus on streamlining operations and enhancing its financial standing in the energy sector.

Currently, Antero Resources' stock price is $36.50, showing a slight decrease of 0.68% with a change of $0.25. The stock has fluctuated between $36.20 and $37.69 today. Over the past year, it has reached a high of $44.02 and a low of $29.10. The company's market capitalization is approximately $11.26 billion, with a trading volume of 4,071,582 shares on the NYSE.