MBL Wealth 13F: New $883K Stake in Antero Resources (AR)

MBL Wealth opened a new position in Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE: AR), acquiring 26,433 shares valued at approximately $882,598. The fund revealed the new holding in a Form 13F filing filed with the SEC on October 22, 2026. The shares changed hands during the third quarter. Antero Resources closed at $39.04 on the day of the filing.

AR Antero Resources Corporation

$40.16 ▲ +17.39% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 23, 2026

What Changed in MBL Wealth's Antero Resources Position

MBL Wealth initiated a brand-new holding in Antero Resources Corporation during the period, picking up 26,433 shares. Because this is a new stake, the fund did not previously own any shares in the company. The reported value of the position stood at $882,598 at the time of the filing. Institutional filings provide a look back at portfolio moves made over the course of the previous quarter.

Other Institutional Activity in Antero Resources

FMR grew its holdings by selling 881,165 shares, ending with 22,775,239 shares worth about $790.5 million. Adage Capital Partners Gp, L.L.C. grew its holdings by 180,000 shares, a 5.2% increase, ending with 3,618,110 shares worth about $127.2 million. Sourcerock Group, LLC grew its holdings by 363,805 shares, a 4.4% increase, ending with 8,669,859 shares worth about $348.2 million. AQR Capital Management, LLC grew its holdings by 2,137,739 shares, a 39.0% increase, ending with 7,613,505 shares worth about $305.8 million.

Antero Resources Corporation Stock Up 4.3%

Antero Resources recently traded around $40.16 as of October 24, 2026, sitting up about 2.9% since the filing. The stock has a market capitalization of roughly $12.0 billion and a P/E ratio of 11.22. Shares trade above both their 50-day moving average of $37.02 and their 200-day moving average of $36.54. The share price reached a 52-week low of $29.10 and a 52-week high of $45.75.

Recent Earnings

Antero Resources generated $5.78 billion in trailing twelve month revenue with an earnings per share of $3.48. The company reported a net profit margin of 18.7% and a return on equity of 14.2%. Its next earnings report is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Antero Resources Corporation

Company insiders completed several transactions earlier in the year. Benjamin A Hardesty, Director, sold 12,000 shares on March 19, 2026, at a price of $44.00 for a total value of $528,000. Yvette K Schultz, General Counsel, sold 39,490 shares on May 4, 2026, totaling $1,550,652. Michael N Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer, sold 185,826 shares on May 4, 2026, totaling $7,309,346.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Truist Securities maintained its Buy rating on October 5, 2026, lowering its price target from $52.00 to $46.00. UBS maintained its Buy rating on October 6, 2026, lowering its price target from $58.00 to $54.00. Mizuho maintained its Outperform rating on October 8, 2026, lowering its price target from $57.00 to $51.00. Scotiabank initiated coverage on October 15, 2026, with a Sector Outperform rating and a $46.00 price target. Morgan Stanley maintained its Overweight rating on October 15, 2026, raising its price target from $49.00 to $51.00. Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus buy rating on the stock with 22 analyst opinions and a mean price target of $49.64.

About Antero Resources

Antero Resources Corporation operates as an independent oil and natural gas company based in Denver, Colorado. The business focuses on exploring, developing, and producing natural gas, natural gas liquids, and oil properties across the United States. It operates through exploration and production, marketing, and equity method investment segments, including holdings in Antero Midstream.

Bottom Line

Investors tracking Antero Resources should watch for the upcoming earnings release on October 28, 2026, to gauge the company's operational performance. Institutional buying trends and future regulatory filings will continue to shape market sentiment around the stock.