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Free Cash Flow: Over $90 million in the third quarter; nearly $600 million year-to-date.

Debt Reduction: Approximately $180 million paid down year-to-date.

Stock Repurchases: $163 million worth of stock purchased year-to-date.

Asset Acquisitions: $242 million invested in asset acquisitions year-to-date.

Natural Gas Hedges: 24% of expected 2026 volumes hedged with swaps at $3.82 per MMBtu; 28% with wide collars between $3.22 and $5.83 per MMBtu.

Free Cash Flow Breakeven: $1.75 per Mcf for 2026, assuming year-to-date NGL prices.

Release Date: October 30, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Antero Resources Corp (NYSE:AR) is poised to benefit from significant demand growth in the natural gas market, driven by increasing US LNG exports and a surge in natural gas power generation.

The company achieved its most impressive operating performance to date in the third quarter, setting numerous company records in drilling and completion results.

Antero’s strategic initiatives, including expanding its core Marcellus position in West Virginia, are expected to enhance its ability to capitalize on long-term demand increases for natural gas.

The company has generated almost $600 million of free cash flow year-to-date, which has been used to pay down debt, repurchase stock, and invest in asset acquisitions.

Antero’s hedging strategy has locked in attractive free cash flow yields, providing a base level of financial stability while maintaining exposure to rising natural gas prices.

The current low oil price environment and reduction in oil-directed rig counts are expected to slow NGL production growth across the US, impacting Antero’s NGL fundamentals.

Despite improvements, the NGL market remains challenging, with supply growth slowing and global trade uncertainties affecting export dynamics.

Antero’s capital allocation strategy may face challenges in balancing debt reduction, share repurchases, and asset acquisitions, especially in a volatile market environment.

The company faces potential supply challenges in meeting the significant natural gas demand surge expected over the next 24 months from new LNG capacity additions.

Antero’s ability to execute its strategic initiatives may be constrained by external factors such as regional demand fluctuations and competition for natural gas supply.