Antero Resources (AR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Natural gas stays flat as EIA reports higher supply, focus turns to stocks like GPOR, CTRA and AR amid mixed demand and tightening signals.
Antero Resources reported strong cash flows, repurchased stock, and significantly reduced debt, reflecting a positive business outlook. Management's strategy includes debt repayment and stock buybacks, with $300 million in debt remaining and a bullish stance on future growth. The company hedged future natural gas production with a collar, ensuring cash flow stability and supporting capital spending.
Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brendan Krueger - Vice President, Finance Paul Rady - President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dave Cannelongo - Senior Vice President, Liquids Marketing and Transportation Justin Fowler - Senior Vice President, Natural Gas Marketing Michael Kennedy - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Arun Jayaram - JPMorgan John Freeman - Raymond James John Abbott - Wolfe Research Kevin McCarthy - Pickering Energy Partners Leo Mariani - ROTH Capital Partners Roger Read - Wells Fargo Paul Diamond - Citi Neil Mehta - Goldman Sachs Betty Jiang - Barclays Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Antero Resources First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions].
Lower natural gas production volumes hurt AR's Q1 earnings.
Antero Resources reported a strong first quarter. The company's strategy of selling gas to premium markets has consistently yielded higher returns compared to other Marcellus producers. Management's focus on sales flexibility and premium pricing has proven more profitable than the additional transportation costs incurred.
Antero Resources (AR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.78 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.90 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.07 per share a year ago.
Antero Resources (AR) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry, we advise buying shares of EQT, AR and HPK.
Antero Resources (AR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Despite the weekly drop in natural gas prices, investors should keep an eye on stocks such as AR, CTRA and GPOR.
Despite the weekly drop in natural gas prices, investors should keep an eye on stocks such as AR, CTRA and GPOR.