AR
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Antero Resources Corporation (AR) closed at $34.37 as of 2026-02-02, trading 10.3% above its 200-week moving average of $31.15. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 16.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 59, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 595 weeks of data, AR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time. On average, these episodes lasted 346 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -59.3%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $10.6 billion, AR is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.5%. Return on equity stands at 8.6%. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
Over the past 11.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AR would have grown to $66, compared to $426 for the S&P 500. AR has returned -3.6% annualized vs 13.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -21.5% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: AR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 1 historical episodes, buying AR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -58.0% after 12 months (median -58.0%), compared to -1.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. After 24 months, the average return was -48.0% vs +14.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AR has crossed below its 200-week MA 1 time with an average 1-year return of +-59.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | May 2021 | 346 | 95.1% | -59.3% | -40.7% |
| Average | 346 | — | +-59.3% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02