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EQT·EQT Corporation

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+. (+.%)
High
$50.33
Open
$49.90
Market Cap
31.05B
52W High
$68.24
Low
$49.02
P. Close
$49.72
P/E
9.46
52W Low
$47.94
Fwd P/E
11.87
DailyIQ Est.
$70.11
Technical Score (1D)
23
SELL
News Sentiment
61
BULLISH
EQT’s latest earnings report shows a fourth‑quarter beat, driven by a 14.3 % rise in realized gas prices and strong demand from data‑center power and LNG exports. The higher gas revenue lifts the company’s earnings per share above consensus, reinforcing its cash‑generating profile. Over the next 1–10 trading days, the market will likely re‑evaluate EQT’s valuation, as the earnings beat suggests upside potential that may not yet be fully priced in. Investors will be watching the company’s guidance for the coming quarter to gauge whether the gas price lift is expected to continue or if it was a one‑off. Pay close attention to any updates on data‑center demand projections, as this sector is a key driver of gas consumption. Also monitor any commentary on LNG export volumes, which could signal broader market sentiment for natural gas. Watch for remarks on operating cost trends, particularly maintenance and capital expenditures, that could affect future profitability. Finally, keep an eye on any changes to dividend policy or share‑buyback plans, as these can influence short‑term investor sentiment.
Earnings Summary
Equitable Resources Corp. (EQT) is a natural gas producer focused on the Appalachian Basin, extracting, collecting, and transporting gas to marketers, utilities, and industrial users while also offering marketing and pipeline capacity services; the company operates within the broader Energy sector, specifically Oil & Gas E&P. In the most recent reporting cycle, EQT posted a 14.3% rise in realized gas prices that helped lift Q4 2024 earnings per share to $0.69 from an estimate of $0.53 and revenue to $1.62 B, a 7% increase from the prior quarter; Q1 2025 saw EPS rise to $1.18 from $1.01 and revenue climb to $1.74 B, and Q2 2025 EPS of $0.45 beat the $0.41 estimate while revenue surged to $2.56 B; Q3 2025 EPS of $0.52 beat the $0.36 estimate and revenue fell to $1.96 B, yet Q4 2025 EPS of $0.90 beat the $0.75 estimate and revenue rose to $2.09 B, and Q1 2026 EPS of $2.33 beat the $2.16 estimate with revenue reaching $3.14 B, marking a 52% YoY jump from Q1 2025; the company has consistently beaten analyst EPS estimates in every quarter reported, with revenue growth accelerating in the latest quarter. Historically, EQT has delivered double‑digit YoY revenue growth each year, with EPS growth outpacing revenue in the most recent cycle, and has maintained a pattern of earnings beats even as revenue volatility reflects commodity price swings. Recent news highlights a Q4 earnings beat driven by higher gas prices and strong demand from data‑center power and LNG exports, while analysts note valuation concerns amid margin pressure and short‑seller activity; the firm’s CEO has signaled interest in a potential takeover of diagnostics firm Qiagen, adding a potential catalyst. Investors should watch the upcoming guidance for expectations on gas price trends, production levels, margin performance, operating cost trends, LNG export volumes, and any updates on the Qiagen deal, as these factors will shape the next quarter’s earnings outlook.

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 $49.80, giving EQT Corporation a market cap of 31.05B and a P/E ratio of 9.5. Today's range spans $49.02–$50.33, with shares opening at $49.90 and moving up $0.08 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 23/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 61/100.

Over the past year EQT has traded between $47.94 and $68.24 - the current price is +3.9% off the 52-week low and -27.0% from the high. 32 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $68.08 (range $57.00–$79.00), implying upside of +36.7%.

Macro sensitivity explains some of EQT's bearish setup (23/100, SELL) - at 31.05B in Energy market cap, interest rate shifts, currency moves, or commodity price changes can create fundamental headwinds that compound the technical deterioration. Sentiment: bullish (61/100). Price: $49.80 (near 52-week lows). The current P/E ratio stands at 9.5. Annual range: $47.94–$68.24. The question for investors is whether the macro driver is transient or structural - because the answer determines whether this is a tradeable dip or a deeper re-rating.

When a large-cap Energy name with 31.05B in capitalization prints a SELL signal (23/100) alongside bullish news sentiment (61/100), the risk isn't just price depreciation — it's the loss of institutional sponsorship that makes recovery harder. At $49.80 (near 52-week lows in the $47.94–$68.24 range), the structural support levels are where that sponsorship question gets answered.