Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, EQT Corporation (EQT) trades at $52.31, down 8.5% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $47.94 to $68.24; the price is 23.3% below that high. It is 23.3% below its all-time high of $68.24, reached in March 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +34.6%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 5.7% below its 200-day average of $55.47, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 28.8% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 12.1 and a dividend yield of 1.26%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "EQT Corporation (EQT) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/eqt
Where it trades today
trading 22% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
EQT Corporation (EQT) is 23.3% below its all-time high of $68.24, reached in March 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +34.6%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Capital discipline and commodity sensitivity matter more than top-line momentum because cash flow can swing quickly with the cycle.
- EQT trades at 12.1x earnings, well above the energy average of 10.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- EQT carries a beta of 0.65, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- EQT remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 23.3% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- EQT is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside energy than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in EQT.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as XOM, CVX, COP start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for EQT come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Energy so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as XOM, CVX, COP.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for EQT. Last refresh: Oct 8, 2026, 10:09 AM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as XOM, CVX, COP.
What EQT Corporation does
EQT Corporation engages in the exploration, production, gathering, and transmission of hydrocarbons and natural gas. The company sells natural gas, natural gas liquids, and oil to marketers, utilities, and industrial customers located in the Appalachian Basin. It also provides marketing services and contractual pipeline capacity management services, as well as engages in risk management and hedging activities. In addition, it owns and operates propane storage and distribution terminals. The company was formerly known as Equitable Resources Inc. and changed its name to EQT Corporation in February 2009. EQT Corporation was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
What analysts expect
EQT carries a strong buy consensus from 26 analysts, with an average price target of $67.19 versus $52.31 today (+28.5%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
EQT generated $9.29B in trailing revenue (-3.9% year over year), with a 29.2% net margin, and $2.46B of free cash flow, against $5.54B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.35B | $3.83B | $3.01B | $2.04B | $3.33 | $2.84B |
| 2024 | $5.22B | $767.22M | $276.92M | $230.58M | $0.45 | $573.26M |
| 2023 | $5.07B | $941.58M | $658.60M | $1.74B | $4.56 | $1.16B |
| 2022 | $12.14B | $8.06B | $7.76B | $1.77B | $4.79 | $2.07B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
EQT is in 8 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLE: 1.70% of the fund, holding #17 of 21.
How it sits in energy
Volatile sector tied to oil and gas prices, includes exploration, production, and refining.
The companies it competes with
EQT beside the energy names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
In a downtrend, with $50.75 the next floor.
downtrend- Price is 0.9% below its 50-day average and 5.7% below its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed below the 200-day on 2026-06-17 (a “death cross”).
- RSI at 53 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $53.88 (+3.0%), the nearest floor $50.75 (-3.0%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is EQT a good investment in 2026?
EQT Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 12.1, with medium volatility (28.8% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.
What is the risk level of EQT?
Based on 30-day volatility of 28.8%, EQT has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.65 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does EQT pay dividends?
Yes, EQT Corporation has a dividend yield of 1.26%.
How far is EQT from its all-time high?
EQT Corporation is 23.3% below its all-time high of $68.24, reached in March 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +34.6%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold EQT?
8 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold EQT Corporation. The largest weights: XLE (1.70%), VYM (0.13%), VOO (0.05%), SPY (0.05%) and IVV (0.05%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is EQT?
0.05%, as of August 31, 2026: EQT is holding #293 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $0.51 in EQT Corporation.
What is the analyst price target for EQT?
The average analyst price target for EQT Corporation (EQT) is $67.19 based on 26 analyst estimates, about 28.5% above the current price of $52.31. The published range runs from $52.00 to $81.00.
How much revenue does EQT generate?
EQT Corporation reported $9.29B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at -3.9% year over year. Net margin sits at 29.2%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare EQT with anything
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