Shares of EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT – Get Free Report) have received a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-eight ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twenty have assigned a buy rating and three have issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 1-year target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $68.6667.
Several equities research analysts have issued reports on EQT shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on EQT from $68.00 to $72.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on EQT from $69.00 to $74.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, March 27th. TD Cowen raised their target price on EQT from $65.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of EQT in a research note on Sunday, January 18th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein raised their target price on EQT from $72.00 to $73.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th.
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EQT Price Performance
EQT (NYSE:EQT – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.90 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.14. The firm had revenue of $2.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.13 billion. EQT had a return on equity of 7.25% and a net margin of 23.59%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.69 earnings per share. Equities research analysts expect that EQT will post 3.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.
EQT Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th were paid a dividend of $0.165 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $0.66 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. EQT’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 19.94%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other EQT news, CAO Todd James sold 32,514 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $61.12, for a total transaction of $1,987,255.68. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 58,796 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,593,611.52. This trade represents a 35.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Lesley Evancho sold 20,000 shares of EQT stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.69, for a total value of $1,213,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 184,607 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,203,798.83. The trade was a 9.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 61,158 shares of company stock valued at $3,742,983 over the last quarter. 0.72% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On EQT
Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. grew its stake in shares of EQT by 8,000.9% in the third quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 153,431 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $8,351,000 after buying an additional 151,537 shares in the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp grew its stake in shares of EQT by 116.4% in the third quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp now owns 534,485 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $29,092,000 after buying an additional 287,538 shares in the last quarter. First American Bank acquired a new stake in shares of EQT in the third quarter valued at $1,915,000. Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc. grew its stake in shares of EQT by 97.1% in the third quarter. Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc. now owns 220,500 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $12,002,000 after buying an additional 108,600 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan boosted its holdings in EQT by 131.7% in the third quarter. Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan now owns 87,629 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $4,772,000 after purchasing an additional 49,803 shares during the period. 90.81% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Headlines Impacting EQT
Here are the key news stories impacting EQT this week:
- Positive Sentiment: EQT agreed to sell a 30% stake in Nordic Ferry Infrastructure to a consortium while retaining majority ownership — this crystallizes value, brings strategic partners, and de-risks the investment while preserving upside for EQT as majority owner. EQT broadens investor base in Nordic Ferry Infrastructure following transformation into a leading pan-Nordic maritime transportation infrastructure platform
- Positive Sentiment: EQT completed a ~$1.4B debt tender offer and won a Pennsylvania court ruling blocking an activist suit tied to a well pad relocation — both actions reduce near-term project/legal risk and strengthen the balance sheet, improving credit profile and investor confidence. How Investors Are Reacting To EQT (EQT) Debt Tender And Legal Win In Its Gas-Heavy Story
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and brokerages have recently nudged targets/ratings higher (RBC, Wolfe Research, Evercore; Barclays maintains a buy) — this supports upside thesis and can help underpin the stock after recent weakness. RBC raises EQT price target
- Positive Sentiment: Macro demand dynamics — rising natural gas demand from data centers/AI and coal retirements — favor EQT’s Appalachian production footprint and support longer-term volume and margin visibility. EQT Benefits From Rising Power Demand and Appalachian Basin Strength
- Neutral Sentiment: Jean‑Pascal Tricoire has been proposed to join the EQT AB board — a high‑profile governance addition that could bolster strategic/industrial credibility but has limited immediate earnings impact. Jean-Pascal Tricoire proposed as new Board member of EQT AB
- Neutral Sentiment: Corporate events ahead — EQT has scheduled investor events (Value Creation Day, Q1 presentation, AB annual meeting) that could provide updated guidance/strategy and trigger volatility around the releases. Invitation to EQT’s Value Creation Day 2026
- Negative Sentiment: EQT halted a planned Korea exit (SK Shieldus cyber split) due to valuation pressures — this suggests weaker exit markets/realization risk for that asset and may delay expected proceeds. EQT halts SK shieldus cyber split as valuation pressures cloud Korea exit
- Negative Sentiment: Some institutional flows are mixed — e.g., ClearBridge sold EQT in Q1 — which can pressure the stock even as fundamentals look strong. Here’s Why Clearbridge Dividend Strategy Sold EQT (EQT) in Q1
About EQT
EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) is a U.S.-based energy company focused on the exploration, development and production of natural gas. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company concentrates its upstream operations in the Appalachian Basin, producing from major shale formations including the Marcellus and Utica. EQT’s primary product is natural gas, with production activities supported by associated liquids and conventional gas assets where applicable.
In addition to drilling and well development, EQT operates and coordinates the infrastructure and commercial activities necessary to bring gas to market.
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