Gotham Asset Management Adds $762K in Antero Midstream Corporation ($AM)

Gotham Asset Management has increased its investment in Antero Midstream Corporation (NYSE: AM) by adding 35,580 shares. This brings its total holdings to 2,166,904 shares, valued at roughly $46.4 million as per the latest Form 13F filing with the SEC.

What Changed in Gotham Asset Management's Antero Midstream Position

Gotham Asset Management boosted its stake in Antero Midstream by 35,580 shares, a 1.67% increase from its previous holding of 2,131,324 shares. The firm's total investment in the company now stands at approximately $46.4 million, reflecting confidence in the company's prospects.

Other Institutional Activity in Antero Midstream

Other major institutional investors have also been active in Antero Midstream. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 2,073,375 shares, ending with 37,117,209 shares valued at about $846.3 million. Invesco Ltd. also trimmed its position by 1,887,123 shares, now holding 21,556,903 shares worth approximately $491.5 million. Meanwhile, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both entered new positions, each holding 18,299,973 and 14,809,259 shares respectively. State Street Corp slightly increased its stake by 255,901 shares, totaling 11,593,199 shares valued at approximately $264.3 million.

Antero Midstream Stock Snapshot

Shares of Antero Midstream traded near $21.42 on the NYSE. The company boasts a market capitalization of about $10.16 billion and a P/E ratio of 24.87, with a forward P/E of 14.36. Its beta is 0.628, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range is between $16.77 and $23.835, with a 50-day moving average of $21.53 and a 200-day moving average of $19.86.

Recent Earnings

Antero Midstream reported revenue of approximately $1.29 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 8.6%. The company's net margin stands at 31.94%, with a return on equity of 20.41%. Earnings per share were reported at $0.86. The next earnings report is scheduled for July 29, 2026.

Dividend

Antero Midstream offers an annual dividend rate of $0.90 per share, yielding 4.2%. The company's dividend payout ratio is 104.65%, indicating that it returns more to shareholders than it earns in profits.

Insider Buying and Selling at Antero Midstream Corporation

Recent insider activities include planned sales by CEO Michael Kennedy, who sold 100,000 shares at an average price of $21.92 on May 4, 2026. Additionally, Senior Vice President Yvette Schultz sold 69,269 shares at $21.90 on the same day. In April, insiders David Keyte, Peter Dea, Nancy Chisholm, and Howard Keenan Jr. each bought shares, though these transactions were not part of any planned sale.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have maintained their ratings on Antero Midstream. On March 25, 2026, UBS maintained a hold rating with a $24.00 price target. Wells Fargo also maintained a hold rating with a $23.00 price target on March 13, 2026. Goldman Sachs kept its hold rating with a $23.00 target on February 24, 2026. The consensus among seven analysts is a hold rating, with a mean target price of $23.29.

About Antero Midstream Corporation

Antero Midstream Corporation, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, owns and operates midstream energy assets primarily in the Appalachian Basin. The company operates in two main segments: Gathering and Processing, and Water Handling. Its infrastructure supports natural gas and NGL production, while the water handling division provides services for transporting and disposing of water used in energy production. Led by CEO Michael N. Kennedy, Antero Midstream has about 632 employees and was founded in 2002.

Bottom Line

Gotham Asset Management's increased stake in Antero Midstream highlights its confidence in the company's future. Antero Midstream's solid market presence, coupled with its dividend yield, makes it a noteworthy player in the energy sector. As always, it's important to note that 13F filings are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.