New York, Jan 15, 2026, 13:29 EST — Regular session
- Antero Resources shares climbed roughly 1.3% in afternoon trading, with peers EQT and Range Resources also posting gains.
- U.S. gas storage dropped 71 billion cubic feet last week, but inventories remain higher than both the same time last year and the five-year average, according to EIA data.
- Antero priced $750 million in senior notes due 2036 this week and scheduled its fourth-quarter earnings release for Feb. 11.
Antero Resources climbed roughly 1.3% to $32.36 Thursday afternoon, mirroring a firmer tone in U.S. natural gas and a wider lift across gas-related stocks. EQT and Range Resources also gained ground, with LNG exporter Cheniere Energy up around 1.2%.
The stock’s trajectory remains tied to the commodity. U.S. gas prices have been rocked by changing weather forecasts and volatile demand from LNG export facilities, which rely on pipeline gas as feedstock for liquefaction.
The Energy Information Administration said working gas in storage stood at 3,185 billion cubic feet for the week ending Jan. 9, marking a withdrawal of 71 bcf. Stocks were up 33 bcf compared to the same week last year and 106 bcf above the five-year average, the agency reported. 1
Futures for the benchmark Henry Hub contract inched up about 0.5%, trading near $3.13 per million British thermal units, according to CME data. 2
The move came after a steep decline Wednesday, sparked by preliminary data showing reduced flows to LNG export facilities in Texas, according to a Reuters report. 3
Morgan Stanley’s Devin McDermott said the selloff has overshot, noting that “prices have pulled back too far.” He cautioned the current strip is “too low to drive supply growth the market needs.” 4
Company-specific, Antero announced late Tuesday it priced $750 million of 5.40% senior unsecured notes due 2036, expecting roughly $743 million in net proceeds. The company intends to use the funds to partially finance its “HG Acquisition,” with the deal slated to close on Jan. 28. 5
Antero said it will publish its fourth-quarter results on Feb. 11 after markets close, followed by a conference call on Feb. 12. 6
The EIA trimmed its first-quarter Henry Hub forecast to $3.38/mmBtu, citing expectations for milder-than-normal January weather. It projects the Henry Hub spot price will average just under $3.50/mmBtu in 2026, then climb in 2027 as demand growth begins to outstrip supply. 7
But the situation can change fast. If warmer weather cuts heating demand or LNG feedgas flows take another hit, inventories might stay ample, putting downward pressure on prices. That spells trouble for producers juggling refinancing or new debt.
Next week’s EIA storage report on Jan. 22 will be key for investors looking for confirmation on withdrawals. Then, Antero’s earnings release on Feb. 11 and its Feb. 12 call will shift attention to hedging strategies, balance-sheet moves, and how the company plans to finance acquisitions.
