What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for EQT FY2027 Earnings?

EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lifted their FY2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of EQT in a research report issued on Monday, April 20th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the oil and gas producer will post earnings per share of $3.96 for the year, up from their prior forecast of $3.90. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for EQT’s current full-year earnings is $4.69 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for EQT’s Q1 2028 earnings at $1.12 EPS.

A number of other analysts also recently issued reports on the company. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on EQT from $68.00 to $76.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of EQT in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of EQT in a research note on Sunday, January 18th. Citigroup raised their target price on EQT from $62.00 to $66.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, TD Securities raised EQT to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, EQT presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $68.42.

EQT Stock Up 3.1%

Shares of EQT opened at $58.72 on Wednesday. EQT has a 52-week low of $47.14 and a 52-week high of $68.24. The company has a market capitalization of $36.69 billion, a PE ratio of 11.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 0.70. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $61.13 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $57.47. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.

EQT (NYSE:EQT) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The oil and gas producer reported $2.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.01 by $0.32. EQT had a return on equity of 9.96% and a net margin of 31.94%.The business had revenue of $3.14 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.14 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.18 EPS.

EQT Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 6th will be given a dividend of $0.165 per share. This represents a $0.66 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 6th. EQT’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 19.94%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CAO Todd James sold 32,514 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $61.12, for a total transaction of $1,987,255.68. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 58,796 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,593,611.52. This trade represents a 35.61% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Lesley Evancho sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.69, for a total value of $1,213,800.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 184,607 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,203,798.83. The trade was a 9.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 61,158 shares of company stock valued at $3,742,983. 0.72% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of EQT

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Greykasell Wealth Strategies Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of EQT during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of EQT during the 4th quarter worth about $31,000. Fortitude Family Office LLC increased its position in shares of EQT by 95.6% during the 4th quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 573 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 280 shares during the last quarter. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new position in EQT during the 4th quarter valued at about $49,000. Finally, Sound Income Strategies LLC boosted its holdings in EQT by 186.4% during the 4th quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 1,266 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $64,000 after acquiring an additional 824 shares during the period. 90.81% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

EQT News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting EQT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record free cash flow and beat on earnings — EQT reported record quarterly free cash flow attributable to the company (~$1.83B) and beat EPS/revenue estimates, driven by stronger realized natural‑gas prices and higher volumes. This is the primary bullish catalyst. EQT Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Production and operating beat — sales volume came in ~618 Bcfe, above the high end of guidance thanks to strong well performance and operational execution; unit operating costs were below guidance. Higher volumes + cost control amplified cash flow. EQT Q1 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Faster deleveraging and credit upgrade — EQT exited the quarter with roughly $6.0B total debt (~$5.7B net), leverage below 1x net debt/EBITDA and management reiterated a ~$5B long‑term net debt target; Fitch upgraded EQT to BBB. Lower leverage reduces financial risk and supports multiple expansion. QuiverQuant: EQT gains as investors digest strong Q1 results
• Neutral Sentiment: Management framing and outlook — the earnings call highlighted that 90 days of FCF matched full‑year 2022 and framed a “new chapter” of durable cash flow and sustainable growth. That supports sentiment but is forward‑looking. EQT Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: ESOP shelf registration raises dilution questions — EQT filed a $1.9B shelf tied to an ESOP, creating optional future share issuance that could be dilutive or affect dividend policy depending on execution. That is a near‑term investor concern. EQT ESOP Shelf Registration Raises Questions
• Negative Sentiment: Option and insider/holding activity — elevated put option buying (notable jump in put volume) and recent insider sales / large institutional portfolio moves were reported, which can add short‑term volatility or signal profit‑taking. (See market summaries for details.)

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.