What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for EQT FY2025 Earnings?

EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) – Zacks Research lowered their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of EQT in a research report issued on Tuesday, January 27th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the oil and gas producer will earn $2.69 per share for the year, down from their prior estimate of $2.78. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong Sell” 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 2025 earnings at $0.54 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.36 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.73 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.52 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $2.94 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.96 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $1.23 EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also recently issued reports on EQT. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on shares of EQT from $68.00 to $66.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Stephens decreased their price objective on shares of EQT from $69.00 to $68.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of EQT in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of EQT in a report on Sunday, January 18th. Finally, William Blair assumed coverage on EQT in a report on Tuesday, October 14th. They set an “outperform” rating for the company. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, EQT currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $63.77.

EQT Stock Up 0.7%

Shares of NYSE EQT opened at $56.36 on Wednesday. EQT has a 52-week low of $43.57 and a 52-week high of $62.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a current ratio of 0.58. The business has a fifty day moving average of $55.12 and a two-hundred day moving average of $54.28. The stock has a market cap of $35.17 billion, a PE ratio of 19.30, a PEG ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 0.68.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On EQT

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Westpac Banking Corp increased its position in EQT by 6.6% in the third quarter. Westpac Banking Corp now owns 2,671 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $145,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares during the period. Fortitude Family Office LLC boosted its stake in shares of EQT by 95.6% in the 4th quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 573 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 280 shares during the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA grew its position in shares of EQT by 38.1% during the 2nd quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 1,026 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $60,000 after buying an additional 283 shares during the period. Rothschild Investment LLC raised its stake in shares of EQT by 1.0% during the second quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 46,436 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $2,708,000 after buying an additional 463 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Anchor Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in EQT by 133.3% in the second quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC now owns 875 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $51,000 after buying an additional 500 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.81% of the company’s stock.

More EQT News

Here are the key news stories impacting EQT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: EQT reported an expected $114 million derivative gain for the fourth quarter, which should boost reported Q4 earnings and improve near-term earnings volatility. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: An industry ranking moved EQT up to the 6th-largest U.S. oil & gas producer, highlighting scale gains that can support pipeline access, contract leverage and investor interest in larger-cap gas names. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Several outlets note EQT is viewed as a core holding among gas producers; some analysts maintain overweight or raise price targets (Siebert/Williams Shank and others raised or affirmed $62 targets), supporting investor confidence. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational/HR note — EQT promoted three Australian staffers; largely corporate housekeeping with limited direct market impact. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research issued multiple downward EPS revisions across quarters and cut FY2027 estimates, and currently carries a “Strong Sell” rating — a prominent negative catalyst that can pressure sentiment and valuations. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Scotiabank trimmed its price target to $63 (from $67) while keeping a Sector Perform, reducing upside from some institutional coverage despite a bullish view on broader gas supply deficits. Article Title

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.