15 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts

10. Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR)

Upside Potential as of April 10: 31.96%

An independent natural gas and liquids company operating in the Appalachian Basin, Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) is one of the largest American suppliers of natural gas and LPG to the global export market.

On April 7, Jefferies analyst Lloyd Byrne bumped the firm’s price target on Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) from $50 to $54, while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares. The revised target indicates an upside potential of over 41% from the current levels.

The update comes as Jefferies expects Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) to generate a robust free cash flow of $434 million in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong realizations.

It needs mentioning that Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) closed the acquisition of the upstream assets of HG Energy in February, solidifying its position as the premier natural gas and NGL producer in West Virginia. The strategic move added 385,000 net acres and over 400 drilling locations to the company’s portfolio, extending core inventory life by 5 years and increasing dry gas exposure. Moreover, the transaction is expected to lower cash costs by nearly 10%, expand margins, and reduce breakeven prices. As a result, Antero is projecting the acquisition to generate synergies of around $950 million over the next ten years.