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EQT·EQT Corporation

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After Hours
High
$49.88
Open
$49.09
Market Cap
30.72B
52W High
$68.24
Low
$48.99
P. Close
$49.05
P/E
9.35
52W Low
$47.94
Fwd P/E
11.78
DailyIQ Est.
$69.81
Technical Score (1D)
18
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
EQ T Corporation is a natural gas producer and marketer operating primarily in the Appalachian Basin, providing extraction, collection, transportation, and marketing services to utilities, industrial users, and marketers while managing risk through hedging. In the most recent fiscal period, the company posted Q4 2024 earnings of $0.69 per share versus a $0.5256 estimate and Q1 2025 earnings of $1.18 versus a $1.0123 estimate, with revenue rising from $1.62 billion to $1.74 billion, reflecting a solid earnings beat in both quarters. The trend continued into Q2 2025, where EPS of $0.45 beat the $0.4090 estimate and revenue surged to $2.56 billion, followed by Q3 2025 EPS of $0.52 versus $0.3642 and revenue of $1.96 billion, and Q4 2025 EPS of $0.90 versus $0.7503 with revenue of $2.09 billion; Q1 2026 EPS of $2.33 versus $2.1594 and revenue of $3.14 billion further underscored the company’s consistent earnings outperformance. Historically, EQ T has delivered a beat in every reported quarter, with revenue growth accelerating from $1.62 billion in 2024 to $3.14 billion in 2026, while EPS has risen from $0.69 to $2.33, demonstrating robust profitability and pricing power. Recent news highlights a July 21 earnings release amid flat sales volumes and falling natural gas prices that could erode margins, a $0.165 quarterly dividend declaration, and analyst revisions that trimmed price targets but maintained positive ratings; the Q4 earnings beat was driven by a 14.3 % rise in realized gas prices and strong data‑center and LNG demand, yet the share price cooled, indicating sensitivity to commodity price swings. Forward‑looking watch points include monitoring guidance on revenue growth, margin expectations, and capital‑expenditure plans, as well as the impact of the dividend on EPS and the company’s ability to manage rising costs; investors should also watch for any updates on capital‑raise activity or strategic partnerships that could alter the risk profile in the next quarter.

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 $49.83, giving EQT Corporation a market cap of 30.72B and a P/E ratio of 9.3. Today's range spans $48.99–$49.88, with shares opening at $49.09 and moving up $0.78 (1.6%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 18/100 (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 +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 $67.32 (range $52.00–$79.00), implying upside of +35.1%.

The bearish momentum on EQT Corporation (EQT) - 18/100 (SELL), sentiment neutral at 50/100, price $49.83 (near 52-week lows) - is the type of setup where stop-loss selling from long-side momentum strategies amplifies the initial technical weakness. The current P/E ratio stands at 9.3. At 30.72B in Energy market cap, the 52-week range of $47.94–$68.24 provides the structural reference, and the lower end of that range becomes the next key test if the current SELL signal persists.

The current SELL phase for EQT (18/100) at $49.83 (near 52-week lows) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at 50/100 (neutral) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 30.72B in Energy capitalization, EQT has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $47.94–$68.24 range.