Brokers Issue Forecasts for EQT’s FY2026 Earnings (NYSE:EQT)

EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research boosted their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of EQT in a report released on Wednesday, March 25th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the oil and gas producer will earn $3.66 per share for the year, up from their previous estimate of $3.58. Zacks Research 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 Q4 2026 earnings at $0.82 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.17 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $5.55 EPS.

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, beating 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 firm had revenue of $2.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.13 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.69 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 24.8% on a year-over-year basis.

Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of EQT in a research note on Sunday, January 18th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of EQT in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on EQT from $66.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. Barclays increased their price target on EQT from $67.00 to $69.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Finally, UBS Group dropped their price objective on EQT from $76.00 to $75.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, EQT has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $67.04.

EQT Stock Up 1.1%

EQT stock opened at $67.56 on Friday. EQT has a one year low of $43.57 and a one year high of $68.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.76. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $59.65 and its 200 day moving average is $56.57. The firm has a market cap of $42.22 billion, a PE ratio of 20.41, a P/E/G ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 0.72.

EQT Dividend Announcement

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CAO Todd James sold 32,514 shares of EQT stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $61.12, for a total value of $1,987,255.68. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 58,796 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,593,611.52. The trade was a 35.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Sarah Fenton sold 4,876 shares of the business’s 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 $3,414,938.97. The trade was a 8.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 61,158 shares of company stock worth $3,742,983. Corporate insiders own 0.72% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On EQT

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of EQT. Captrust Financial Advisors lifted its stake in shares of EQT by 104.4% in the fourth quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 40,787 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $2,186,000 after buying an additional 20,828 shares in the last quarter. Adalta Capital Management LLC grew its stake in EQT by 23.2% during the 4th quarter. Adalta Capital Management LLC now owns 13,920 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $746,000 after acquiring an additional 2,620 shares in the last quarter. Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc. grew its stake in EQT by 19.1% during the 4th quarter. Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc. now owns 262,600 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $14,075,000 after acquiring an additional 42,100 shares in the last quarter. Beck Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in EQT by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Beck Capital Management LLC now owns 119,508 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $6,406,000 after acquiring an additional 775 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Motley Fool Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in EQT by 9.0% in the 4th quarter. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC now owns 11,075 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $594,000 after acquiring an additional 918 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.81% of the company’s stock.

EQT News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting EQT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets raised its price target on EQT from $68 to $76 and maintained an “outperform” rating — a material upside to the current market level that likely helped lift the stock. EQT price target raise by BMO (Benzinga)
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded EQT to “Strong-Buy” and raised multiple near‑term and FY estimates (Q1 2027, Q4 2026, FY2026 and FY2028), signaling higher expected earnings that support valuation expansion. Zacks upgrades and estimate raises (MarketBeat)
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary highlights that EQT is “printing cash” and attracting Wall Street attention after strong operational results and YTD outperformance — reinforcing investor appetite for the stock. EQT Is Printing Cash and Wall Street Is Starting to Notice (24/7 Wall St.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Ares is reported to be circling a roughly $650M industrial portfolio tied to EQT — a transaction that could monetize non‑core assets and affect cash/real estate holdings but its direct impact on EQT Corp’s core gas business is unclear. Ares circles $650M EQT industrial portfolio (The Real Deal)
• Neutral Sentiment: Truist Financial initiated coverage on EQT (coverage start can add liquidity/visibility but the note did not contain a headline upgrade). Truist begins coverage on EQT (American Banking News)
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles referencing “EQT” in buyout bids (e.g., Vitabiotics) refer to the private‑equity firm EQT, not EQT Corporation (the energy producer). Investors should not conflate PE dealflow with EQT Corp’s operating performance. Bain, EQT, TPG race for Vitabiotics (LiveMint)

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.