The chart below shows how AR performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, AR sees a -0.35% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.91% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.07%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Drilling Time Reduction: 1. Record Drilling Efficiency: Antero Resources achieved a 22% reduction in drilling time, now averaging below 11 days per well, compared to 14 days in 2022.
Completion Stages Surge: 2. Increased Completion Stages: The company set a new quarterly record with an average of 12.1 completion stages per day, a 51% increase from the previous year.
Capital Budget Reduction: 3. Reduced Capital Expenditure: Antero reduced its drilling and completion capital budget to $650 million for 2024, a 28% decrease from 2023, while maintaining production levels.
Liquids Export Premium Increase: 4. Strong Liquids Export Premiums: The company realized an average premium of $0.22 per gallon for propane exports in Q3 2024, significantly up from $0.08 to $0.09 per gallon earlier in the year.
Cash Flow Surge Expected: 5. Significant Cash Flow Increase: Antero expects nearly $500 million of incremental cash flow in 2024 compared to 2023, driven by higher C3+ NGL prices averaging over $4 per barrel higher than in 2023.
Negative
Natural Gas Price Decline: 1. Declining Natural Gas Prices: Natural gas prices averaged just $2.10 through the first nine months of 2024, significantly impacting revenue despite strong C3+ NGL prices.
Deferred Well Completion: 2. Deferred Completion of Wells: Antero has deferred the completion of two DUC pads, originally scheduled for completion in 2024 and early 2025, due to unfavorable natural gas prices, indicating a cautious approach to capital deployment.
Peer Outspend Comparison: 3. Outspend Compared to Peers: Antero reported a small outspend year-to-date, contrasting with peers who have higher breakeven levels and unsustainable outspends, highlighting potential financial strain.
Capital Budget Reduction: 4. Reduced Capital Expenditure: The company's capital budget for 2024 was reduced to $650 million, a 28% decrease from 2023, reflecting a conservative approach amid market uncertainties.
Production Guidance Outlook: 5. Lower Production Guidance: The guidance for production in 2025 suggests a flat trajectory around 3.3 to 3.4 Bcfe per day, indicating limited growth potential in the near term.
Antero Resources Corporation (AR) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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