What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for EQT FY2026 Earnings?

EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) – Research analysts at Zacks Research boosted their FY2026 earnings estimates for EQT in a research report issued on Wednesday, March 25th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the oil and gas producer will post earnings per share of $3.66 for the year, up from their previous estimate of $3.58. Zacks Research currently 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.

A number of other research firms have also recently weighed in on EQT. Mizuho upped 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. TD Cowen raised their price target on shares of EQT from $65.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Stephens lifted their price objective on EQT from $70.00 to $71.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. Roth Mkm reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of EQT in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, UBS Group dropped their target price on EQT from $76.00 to $75.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Three investment 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. According to data from MarketBeat, EQT has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $67.04.

EQT Stock Performance

EQT opened at $67.56 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $59.65 and its 200-day simple moving average is $56.53. The company has a current ratio of 0.76, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The stock has a market cap of $42.22 billion, a PE ratio of 20.41, a P/E/G ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 0.72. EQT has a 1 year low of $43.57 and a 1 year high of $68.24.

EQT (NYSE:EQT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 17th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping 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 company had revenue of $2.09 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.13 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.69 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 24.8% compared to the same quarter last year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On EQT

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in EQT. Greykasell Wealth Strategies Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of EQT during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in EQT in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Fortitude Family Office LLC boosted its stake in EQT by 95.6% in the fourth quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 573 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 280 shares during the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in EQT in the second quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Finally, Anchor Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in EQT by 133.3% during the 2nd quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC now owns 875 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 90.81% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Lesley Evancho sold 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.69, for a total transaction of $1,213,800.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 184,607 shares in the company, valued at $11,203,798.83. This represents a 9.77% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Sarah Fenton sold 4,876 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $64.49, for a total transaction of $314,453.24. Following the completion of 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 position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 61,158 shares of company stock valued at $3,742,983. 0.72% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

EQT Dividend Announcement

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

Trending Headlines about EQT

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.