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EQT·EQT Corporation

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After Hours
High
$51.16
Open
$49.09
Market Cap
30.72B
52W High
$68.24
Low
$48.99
P. Close
$49.85
P/E
9.35
52W Low
$47.94
Fwd P/E
11.97
DailyIQ Est.
$69.81
Technical Score (1D)
32
SELL
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
EQT’s Q2 earnings report is slated for July 21; flat sales volumes are expected to support revenue, but falling natural gas prices are eroding margins, raising the risk of an earnings shortfall. The board’s declaration of a $0.165 quarterly cash dividend payable September 1, 2026 signals a continued commitment to returning value, which will tighten EPS and lift the dividend yield. UBS’s modest price‑target cut to $73 from $74, while keeping a Buy rating, reflects slight valuation concern but confidence in fundamentals. Stephens, Goldman Sachs, and Roth Capital all trimmed targets (to $71, $60, and $52 respectively) yet maintained positive ratings, indicating a consensus of cautious optimism. Analysts now project a Q2 earnings decline due to weak revenue growth and limited margin improvement, suggesting that cost controls will dominate guidance. The Q4 earnings beat, driven by a 14.3 % rise in realized gas prices and strong data‑center and LNG demand, highlighted EQT’s pricing power, yet the share price has cooled in recent months. The dividend and earnings outlook may shape short‑term investor sentiment as the market digests the impact of lower gas prices on margins. Traders should watch the Q2 earnings release for guidance on revenue growth, margin expectations, and any mention of capital expenditures or new projects. Additionally, monitor any further analyst revisions or changes in dividend policy that could signal shifts in valuation expectations.
Earnings Summary
EQT Corporation, a long‑standing natural gas producer headquartered in Pittsburgh, operates primarily in the Appalachian Basin, focusing on extraction, collection, and transportation of natural gas to marketers, utilities, and industrial users while also providing marketing and pipeline capacity services and employing hedging strategies to manage price volatility. In its most recent reporting cycle, EQT delivered a 14.3% rise in realized gas prices that helped lift Q4 2025 revenue to $2.094 B and EPS to $0.90, beating estimates of $2.138 B and $0.7503 respectively; the following quarter, Q1 2026, saw revenue climb to $3.136 B and EPS rise to $2.33, again surpassing forecasts of $3.241 B and $2.1594, indicating a strong acceleration in both top‑line and bottom‑line performance compared to the prior two quarters (Q2 2025 and Q3 2025) where revenue fell from $2.558 B to $1.959 B but EPS still grew from $0.45 to $0.52. Historically, EQT has posted robust YoY growth, with Q1 2026 revenue up roughly 80% and EPS up nearly 100% versus Q1 2025, and has consistently beaten analyst estimates in each of the last four quarters, underscoring a pattern of resilient earnings even as gas price volatility pressures margins. Recent news highlights the board’s declaration of a $0.165 quarterly cash dividend payable September 1 2026, which will tighten EPS calculations and lift the dividend yield, while UBS, Stephens, Goldman Sachs, and Roth Capital have trimmed price targets but maintained positive ratings, reflecting cautious optimism amid falling natural gas prices that could erode future margins; the Q4 earnings beat driven by data‑center and LNG demand demonstrates pricing power but also signals that revenue growth may be sensitive to commodity price swings. Going forward, investors should watch the Q2 2026 earnings release for guidance on revenue growth, margin expectations, and any capital‑expenditure plans, as well as monitor analyst revisions and dividend policy changes, since these factors will likely shape near‑term valuation and risk sentiment given the company’s exposure to natural gas price movements and capital‑intensive operations.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.07$0.71$1.35$1.99$2.62Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.42 - -
Q1'26$2.16$2.33+7.9%
Q4'25$0.75$0.90+20.0%
Q3'25$0.36$0.52+42.8%
Q2'25$0.41$0.45+10.0%
Q1'25$1.01$1.18+16.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.5B$2.0B$2.5B$3.0B$3.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.8B - -
Q1'26$3.2B$3.1B-3.2%
Q4'25$2.1B$2.1B-2.1%
Q3'25 - $2.0B -
Q2'25 - $2.6B -
Q1'25 - $1.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

EQT Stock Snapshot

EQT is currently trading at $50.98, giving EQT Corporation a market cap of 30.72B and a P/E ratio of 9.3. Today's range spans $48.99–$51.16, with shares opening at $49.09 and moving up $1.13 (2.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 32/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year EQT has traded between $47.94 and $68.24 - the current price is +6.3% off the 52-week low and -25.3% from the high. 32 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $67.32 (range $52.00–$79.00), implying upside of +32.1%.

The path of least resistance for EQT Corporation (EQT) is currently lower - 32/100 (SELL), neutral sentiment (50/100), price $50.98 (near 52-week lows within $47.94–$68.24). The current P/E ratio stands at 9.3. At 30.72B in Energy market cap, this large-cap name is in the zone where portfolio risk managers - not just traders - are making decisions. Trimming positions on technical deterioration is standard practice at this size, and the current setup gives them a clear rationale to act.

When a large-cap Energy name with 30.72B in capitalization prints a SELL signal (32/100) alongside neutral news sentiment (50/100), the risk isn't just price depreciation — it's the loss of institutional sponsorship that makes recovery harder. At $50.98 (near 52-week lows in the $47.94–$68.24 range), the structural support levels are where that sponsorship question gets answered.