EQT (NYSE:EQT) Cut to “Strong Sell” at Zacks Research

Zacks Research lowered shares of EQT (NYSE:EQT) from a hold rating to a strong sell rating in a research report report published on Thursday morning,Zacks.com reports.

EQT has been the subject of a number of other research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on EQT from $64.00 to $58.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their target price on EQT from $72.00 to $73.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Wolfe Research dropped their price target on EQT from $70.00 to $61.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on EQT from $68.00 to $66.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of EQT in a research note on Wednesday. Nineteen equities research 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $63.59.

EQT Trading Up 1.5%

NYSE EQT opened at $55.56 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $34.67 billion, a PE ratio of 19.03, a PEG ratio of 0.45 and a beta of 0.68. EQT has a 12 month low of $43.57 and a 12 month high of $62.23. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $55.32 and its 200-day moving average price is $54.25. The company has a current ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other EQT news, EVP J.E.B. Bolen sold 1,422 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $52.79, for a total transaction of $75,067.38. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 69,486 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,668,165.94. This represents a 2.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.65% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. First American Bank acquired a new position in EQT during the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,915,000. Whittier Trust Co. boosted its holdings in EQT by 2.6% in the second 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 in the last quarter. Sound Shore Management Inc CT purchased a new stake in shares of EQT during the second quarter worth about $67,539,000. Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc. increased its holdings in shares of EQT by 97.1% during 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 acquiring an additional 108,600 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Allstate Corp acquired a new position in shares of EQT during the third quarter valued at about $1,234,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.81% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting EQT

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

EQT Company Profile

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.