Goldman Sachs Rates Antero Resources (AR) buy, $41 Price Target
Analyst Neil Mehta at Goldman Sachs reaffirms a buy rating on Antero Resources with a $41 price target, standing alongside a broader group of Wall Street optimists, a 16.68% upside from the current price.
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Goldman Sachs rated Antero Resources Corporation ($AR) "buy" with a $41 price target on June 30, 2026.
Since the rating, $AR is up 0.3% after 1 week, up 0.5% after 1 month and up 10.0% to date (from the $35.14 close on Jun 30, 2026).
Key Points
- Goldman Sachs analyst Neil Mehta reiterated a buy rating on Antero Resources with a price target of $41 on June 30, 2026.
- Goldman Sachs's $41 price target implies 16.68% upside from Antero Resources Corporation's ($AR) current $35.14 share price.
- Antero Resources stock trades near $35.14, carrying a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.7 based on trailing results.
- Wall Street maintains an overall buy consensus on the oil and gas explorer, with 21 analysts tracking the firm.
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Goldman Sachs Retains Optimistic Stance on Antero Resources Stock
On June 30, 2026, Goldman Sachs analyst Neil Mehta reaffirmed a buy rating on Antero Resources Corporation, trading under the ticker AR on the NYSE. The firm kept its price target set at $41. This call places the investment bank among several major financial institutions holding a positive view on the natural gas producer, though its specific target sits below the broader analyst consensus.
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Wall Street Ratings and Price Targets for AR Stock
Analyst opinion on Antero Resources leans heavily toward the positive side across major firms. Recent updates show Scotiabank initiating coverage with a Sector Outperform rating and a $46 price target on October 15, 2026. On the same day, Morgan Stanley maintained its Overweight rating while lifting its target to $51 from $49. Other firms adjusting their outlooks include Mizuho with a $51 target, UBS with targets ranging between $54 and $58, and Jefferies holding a buy rating with a $56 target.
Antero Resources Stock Valuation and Market Standing
Antero Resources shares recently traded at $35.14. The company has a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 9.7 and a forward P/E ratio of 7.9. Its stock has moved within a 52-week range spanning from a low of $29.10 to a high of $45.75. The company's 50-day moving average sits at $36.51, closely tracking its 200-day moving average of $36.40.
Financial Health and Upcoming Earnings
The company generated $5.78 billion in revenue over the tracked period, alongside a revenue growth rate of 12.6%. Antero Resources posted a net profit margin of 18.7% and a return on equity of 14.2%. Investors await the next corporate earnings update, scheduled for release after the market closes on October 28, 2026.
Exploring the Appalachian Basin Energy Producer
Antero Resources operates as an independent oil and natural gas company focused on developing and producing natural gas, natural gas liquids, and oil properties within the United States. Its primary operations center on large acreage positions in the Appalachian Basin and the Upper Devonian Shale, alongside extensive gathering and compression pipeline infrastructure. The firm also holds an equity method investment in Antero Midstream.
What to Watch Next for AR Stock
Market participants will be monitoring whether shifting commodity prices influence further adjustments to Wall Street price targets ahead of the late October earnings report. Analyst sentiment remains favorable overall, reflecting steady attention on the company's regional production footprint.
Source: Goldman Sachs's rating change on $AR (Jun 30, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts
