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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Antero Resources's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,479 Mil.
Antero Resources's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($1,682 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($2,218 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($2,218 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($2,479 Mil).
Antero Resources's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($1,052 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,109 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($1,109 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,682 Mil).
Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Antero Resources Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Antero Resources's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
Antero Resources (AR) has a Retained Earnings of $2,479 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Antero Resources and its competitors.
Is Antero Resources' Retained Earnings too high?
Antero Resources' current Retained Earnings is $2,479 Mil. Overall, Antero Resources has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Antero Resources' Retained Earnings compare to RRC and APA?
Antero Resources' Retained Earnings of $2,479 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Antero Resources and its competitors. Antero Resources's current Retained Earnings is $2,479 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Antero Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antero Resources (AR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.64, compared to a current price of $36.14 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $2,479 Mil. Antero Resources' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Antero Resources (AR), the current Retained Earnings is $2,479 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Antero Resources (AR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antero Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.14 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.64.
GuruFocus considers Antero Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AR:
Retained Earnings: $2,479 Mil
GF Value™: $41.64 vs. price of $36.14 (13.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Antero Resources is an exploration and production firm whose operations represent a pure play in the Marcellus Shale, located in northern West Virginia. The company started in 2002 as an E&P focused on the Barnett Shale (Fort Worth, Texas). Antero redefined itself in Appalachia's Marcellus Shale in 2005. In 2012, shortly before Antero's 2013 IPO, Antero Midstream Partners was formed to handle the company's rapidly growing gas volumes. In 2026, the firm narrowed its focus further by selling its Ohio Utica assets and using the proceeds to acquire additional Marcellus acreage from HG Energy. Just over half of its production and earning power is tied to natural gas, with the remainder mostly NGLs, where it holds a leading position, and some crude oil.
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