Stephens Has Lowered Expectations for EQT (NYSE:EQT) Stock Price

EQT (NYSE:EQT) had its price objective lowered by research analysts at Stephens from $69.00 to $68.00 in a research report issued on Thursday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the oil and gas producer’s stock. Stephens’ price objective indicates a potential upside of 22.40% from the stock’s previous close.

EQT has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Mizuho increased their price objective on EQT from $60.00 to $68.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Capital One Financial upped their price target on EQT from $52.00 to $55.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. William Blair started coverage on shares of EQT in a report on Tuesday, October 14th. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of EQT in a report on Sunday, January 18th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on shares of EQT from $70.00 to $66.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $63.59.

EQT Price Performance

Shares of EQT opened at $55.56 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $34.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.03, a PEG ratio of 0.44 and a beta of 0.68. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $55.32 and its 200-day simple moving average is $54.25. EQT has a twelve month low of $43.57 and a twelve month high of $62.23. The company has a current ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29.

EQT (NYSE:EQT) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October 21st. The oil and gas producer reported $0.52 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.02. EQT had a return on equity of 6.88% and a net margin of 22.59%.The firm had revenue of $1.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.78 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.12 earnings per share. EQT’s revenue for the quarter was up 52.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts forecast that EQT will post 3.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP J.E.B. Bolen sold 1,422 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $52.79, for a total value of $75,067.38. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 69,486 shares in the company, valued at $3,668,165.94. This represents a 2.01% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.65% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. First American Bank purchased a new position in shares of EQT during the third quarter worth about $1,915,000. Whittier Trust Co. lifted its position in EQT by 2.6% during the 2nd quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 302,900 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $17,662,000 after acquiring an additional 7,647 shares during the period. Sound Shore Management Inc CT purchased a new position in shares of EQT in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $67,539,000. Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc. increased its holdings 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 purchasing an additional 108,600 shares during the period. Finally, Allstate Corp purchased a new stake in shares of EQT during the third quarter worth approximately $1,234,000. 90.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

EQT News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting EQT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: FY‑2025 adjusted results beat expectations and markets flagged the company’s results as stronger than feared — this helped lift the stock as investors digest improved profitability metrics. EQT shares rise 4% after FY25 earnings beat and $3.2 bln Coller Capital deal
• Positive Sentiment: Reported agreement to acquire Coller Capital for roughly $3.2–$3.7 billion (multiple press reports) — a large, strategic acquisition that would materially change EQT’s business mix and could drive longer‑term growth if successfully integrated. EQT to Acquire Private Equity Firm Coller Capital For Up to $3.7 Billion
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds from stronger winter demand and AI/data‑center power needs are cited in thematic pieces as supportive for natural‑gas producers, providing a favorable demand backdrop for EQT. 5 Natural Gas Dividend Stocks to Play Frigid Weather and Huge AI-Data Center Demand
• Neutral Sentiment: EQT scheduled its Q4 and year‑end 2025 earnings release for Feb 17 and a conference call on Feb 18 — an event where management may give guidance or color that will move the shares next month. EQT Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Small positive note: Capital One bumped its target to $55 (still an overweight stance), a minor supportive datapoint. Capital One adjusts price target on EQT to $55 from $52
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan cut its price target to $58 from $64 (but maintained an overweight rating) — the reduction narrows upside and signals more cautious near‑term analyst expectations. JPMorgan adjusts price target on EQT to $58 from $64
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman, Stephens and Scotiabank trimmed targets (Goldman to $66, Stephens to $68, Scotiabank to $63) — multiple cuts suggest analysts are re‑pricing near‑term prospects even where ratings remain constructive. Goldman Sachs adjusts price target on EQT to $66 from $70
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays published a pessimistic forecast for EQT’s stock, adding downside analyst sentiment that could pressure the share multiple if broader analyst caution persists. Barclays Issues Pessimistic Forecast for EQT Stock Price

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.