Brokers Issue Forecasts for EQT’s Q3 Earnings (NYSE:EQT)

EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) – Zacks Research decreased their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for shares of EQT in a report issued on Tuesday, January 27th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the oil and gas producer will earn $0.34 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.64. 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 Q2 2027 earnings at $0.76 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.85 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $3.80 EPS.

A number of other analysts also recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of EQT in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of EQT from $67.00 to $64.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Mizuho boosted their target price on shares of EQT from $60.00 to $68.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on shares of EQT from $70.00 to $66.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Siebert Williams Shank lifted their price objective on shares of EQT from $59.00 to $62.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $63.77.

EQT Price Performance

NYSE:EQT opened at $57.71 on Thursday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $55.13 and its two-hundred day moving average is $54.27. The firm has a market cap of $36.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.76, a PEG ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 0.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a current ratio of 0.58. EQT has a one year low of $43.57 and a one year high of $62.23.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On EQT

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of EQT in the fourth quarter worth approximately $31,000. Fortitude Family Office LLC lifted its holdings in 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 in the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in EQT during the 2nd quarter worth $41,000. Anchor Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of EQT by 133.3% during the second quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC now owns 875 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $51,000 after buying an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Private Trust Co. NA grew its holdings in shares of EQT by 38.1% during the second 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 in the last quarter. 90.81% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting EQT

Here are the key news stories impacting EQT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company reports a one-time estimated $114 million derivative gain for Q4, which should boost reported Q4 earnings and support the near-term earnings print. EQT Corp expects $114 million derivative gain for fourth quarter
• Positive Sentiment: New industry ranking shows EQT jumped to the 6th-largest U.S. oil & gas producer — a positive signal for market perception, scale and investor interest in the stock. EQT jumps to 6th-largest US oil and gas producer
• Positive Sentiment: At least one outlet reports a raised price target to $62, providing incremental analyst-driven upside signaling. That can support buying interest on momentum. EQT Price Target Raised to $62.00
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage pieces describing EQT as a “core holding” among gas producers and highlighting its long-term profitability can bolster investor confidence and longer-term demand. EQT Viewed as a Core Holding
• Neutral Sentiment: Scotiabank trimmed its price target to $63 from $67 while forecasting persistent natural gas supply deficits — a mixed signal: slightly lower target but supportive supply outlook for gas prices. Scotiabank Lowers EQT PT to $63
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate personnel update: EQT promoted three Australian staffers — operational/organizational news that is unlikely to move the stock materially. EQT promotes three Australian staffers
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research repeatedly cut near- and medium-term EPS estimates (Q3/Q2 2026–27 and FY2027) and carries a “Strong Sell” stance — a clear analyst-driven headwind that could cap upside and pressure investor sentiment if the cuts persist. Zacks Research Forecast/Estimates for EQT

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.