Analysts Offer Predictions for EQT’s Q1 Earnings (NYSE:EQT)

EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) – Analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for EQT in a research note issued on Wednesday, March 25th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the oil and gas producer will post earnings of $1.80 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $1.52. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for EQT’s current full-year earnings is $3.27 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for EQT’s Q2 2026 earnings at $0.66 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.40 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.93 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.61 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.19 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $3.90 EPS.

Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on EQT from $66.00 to $70.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Scotiabank dropped their price target on EQT from $67.00 to $63.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wolfe Research lifted their price objective on EQT from $61.00 to $62.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price objective on EQT from $68.00 to $76.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of EQT in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $67.04.

EQT Stock Performance

Shares of EQT stock opened at $63.58 on Monday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $60.17 and its 200 day simple moving average is $56.79. The company has a current ratio of 0.76, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The company has a market capitalization of $39.73 billion, a PE ratio of 19.21, a PEG ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 0.72. EQT has a 12 month low of $43.57 and a 12 month high of $68.24.

EQT (NYSE:EQT) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.90 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.14. EQT had a net margin of 23.59% and a return on equity of 7.25%. The company had revenue of $2.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.13 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.69 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.8% compared to the same quarter last year.

EQT Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th were paid a $0.165 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $0.66 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. EQT’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 19.94%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Sarah Fenton sold 4,876 shares of EQT stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $64.49, for a total value of $314,453.24. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 52,953 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,414,938.97. This trade represents a 8.43% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Todd James sold 32,514 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $61.12, for a total value of $1,987,255.68. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 58,796 shares in the company, valued at $3,593,611.52. The trade was a 35.61% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 61,158 shares of company stock worth $3,742,983 over the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.72% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of EQT

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Caxton Associates LLP bought a new position in EQT in the first quarter valued at $256,000. Focus Partners Wealth lifted its position in EQT by 9.0% during the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 21,637 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $1,156,000 after buying an additional 1,789 shares in the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of EQT during the 2nd quarter worth about $41,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of EQT by 302.5% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 6,709 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $391,000 after buying an additional 5,042 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Crescent Grove Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of EQT in the 2nd quarter valued at about $273,000. 90.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More EQT News

Here are the key news stories impacting EQT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Truist initiated coverage with a Buy and $74 price target, calling EQT a standout Appalachian pure‑play natural gas producer — a clear analyst catalyst supporting the stock. Truist Initiates Coverage of EQT Corporation (EQT) With a Buy Rating and $74 PT
• Positive Sentiment: Another broker has raised EQT’s price target (to $76), adding upward pressure via improved sell‑side expectations. EQT (NYSE:EQT) Price Target Raised to $76.00
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks issued a more optimistic earnings estimate, which supports forward EPS expectations and the stock’s valuation narrative. Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Estimate for EQT Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Macro tailwinds: coverage on Europe’s LNG refill push highlights potential demand for U.S. gas exports — a structural positive for EQT as a large Appalachian gas producer. Europe’s LNG Refill Race: Tailwind for U.S. Natural Gas?
• Positive Sentiment: CEO Toby Rice’s comments on global LNG supply disruptions driving price divergence reinforce management’s view that tighter markets could support realizations. EQT CEO Toby Rice: Global LNG supply disruptions are driving price divergence
• Neutral Sentiment: EQT announced a $309M purchase of a South Jersey industrial park — a non‑operational real estate acquisition that may reflect balance‑sheet deployment decisions rather than core upstream growth. Radnor-based EQT buys South Jersey industrial park for $309M
• Neutral Sentiment: Several items reference EQT AB (the Swedish firm) — share conversions and weekly buybacks were reported for EQT AB, not NYSE:EQT; these are corporate actions for the separate company and may confuse market reactions. Number of shares and votes in EQT
• Neutral Sentiment: Relatedly, EQT AB disclosed repurchases of ordinary shares in late March — positive for that entity’s capital return profile but not directly material to EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT). Repurchases of shares by EQT AB during week 13, 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation skepticism: at least one analysis argues the market may be pricing in too much growth, which can weigh on the stock as investors reassess forward multiples and risk premium. Is EQT (OM:EQT) Now Pricing In Too Much Growth After Recent Share Price Slide

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.