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EQT Corporation(EQT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 2 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-7.48%
LAST CLOSE
$50
09/18/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for EQT

09/18/2026: EQT (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 2 days. Simulated Profits (-7.48%). Updated daily EoD!

EQT Corporation is a leading independent natural gas producer with a primary focus on the Appalachian Basin. The company leverages an extensive, low-cost asset base and integrated midstream infrastructure to maintain a major position in the US energy market. Its primary investment story centers on capturing increased value through growing LNG export demand and operational efficiency. However, EQT faces significant risks, including high sensitivity to natural gas price volatility and a complex regulatory environment. The stock may best suit investors comfortable with energy-sector cyclicality who are monitoring global demand trends, infrastructure capacity, and the company's debt management success.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely cyclical and tied to commodity pricing rather than steady, predictable earnings expansion.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum traders often target EQT when natural gas prices trend upward, causing rapid share price appreciation.
Value investorMixed fitValuation depends heavily on long-term natural gas price assumptions, making it complex to assess traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividends are provided, but the payout can vary based on capital allocation priorities and cyclical cash flows.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility due to commodity market sensitivity makes it unsuitable for low-risk, conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighCompany revenue is directly tied to the highly volatile price of natural gas.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing often fluctuates between overestimating production potential and underestimating commodity demand.
Competition risk (commodity production)MediumCompetition for high-yield acreage and market share among large producers can tighten margins.
Business qualityMediumThe company has strong operational assets but is subject to the inherent cyclicality of the energy sector.
Dividend incomeMediumIncome is not as stable as in utility or consumer staple sectors due to fluctuating free cash flow.
Execution riskMediumOperational success depends on complex drilling efficiency and managing capital-intensive infrastructure projects.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -12.64%
Avg. Invested days 37
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

EQT receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

EQT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+784.4%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 31.3%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.90%.

Financial Health Rating

EQT's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $2.8B (31.3% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

Earnings growth is EQT's strongest growth driver at +784.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+73.7%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+395.0%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 95.8% and approximately 99.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.90%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.75%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.49%
State Street Corp 6.12%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.11%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 4.55%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

EQT generates approximately $489 of gross profit, $347 of operating income, and $313 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

Effective Tax Rate: 21.89%

Quantitative Style Profile

EQT has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 31.49B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.71
1Y Target Price 67.58
Price to earnings Ratio 11.71
1Y Target Price 67.58
Volume (30-day avg) 6.7M shares
Beta 0.58
52 Weeks Range 47.79 - 67.84
Updated Date 09/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 47.79 - 67.84
Updated Date 09/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.30%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.3

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Natural Gas ProductionExtraction and sale of dry natural gas from the Appalachian Basin.The company earns the most money when gas prices are high and production costs are kept low.
Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs)Sale of ethane, propane, and other liquids derived from natural gas streams.This provides a secondary income stream that correlates with broader energy and chemical market prices.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 11.71
Forward PE 13.81
Enterprise Value 37.08B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.39
Enterprise Value 37.08B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.39
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.91
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.35
Shares Outstanding 625.52M
Shares Floating 619.11M
Shares Outstanding 625.52M
Shares Floating 619.11M
Percent Insiders 0.9
Percent Institutions 95.81

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

About EQT Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Canonsburg, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 1987-11-05
President, CEO & Director Mr. Toby Z. Rice
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas E&P
Full time employees 1523
Full time employees 1523

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.