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EQT Corporation (EQT) is currently trading at $52.75, below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($52.83 and $55.46), indicating near-term technical weakness. Despite this, the company maintains a 'Buy' consensus rating from Wall Street analysts, who have set a median price target of $67.5, implying an upside of 28.0%. The energy sector, represented by the XLE ETF, is experiencing strong revenue growth of 32.8% on average, a figure EQT's recent -3.9% revenue growth falls short of. Fundamental analysis shows EQT's profit margin at 29.18% and operating margin at 23.37%, which are strong figures. However, its return on equity at 11.08% is below the sector average of 14.2%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20 is favorable and aligns with sector averages. While recent earnings have shown mixed results, with a slight EPS miss in the latest quarter, the overall analyst sentiment remains constructive, anticipating a rebound in earnings and revenue growth in the coming year.
EQT at a glance
EQT Corporation (EQT): Buy, 75/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
TrendDown: the price is below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($52.83 and $55.46).
EarningsEQT beat estimates in 2 of its last 3 quarters, and the stock rose the next day every time.
InsidersInsiders sold $25.5M and made no open-market purchases over the last 18 months.
ValuationP/E of 12.6 against 18.4 for the Energy sector: a discount to peers (-31%).
As of October 14, 2026, EQT Corporation (EQT) trades at $52.75. Wall Street's consensus target is $67.50 across 26 analysts. The 14-day RSI (daily closes) is 53, in neutral territory, and the price is below its 50-day simple moving average of $52.83.
Figures as of October 14, 2026.
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Trading at a notable discount to sector peers (-31%), which may indicate undervaluation or specific company headwinds.
EQT Financial Performance
Revenue vs. Earnings
Annual
Quarterly
Earnings Reality Check
In the last 3 quarters, EQT beat the analyst estimate 2 times; the stock rose in the first session after every beat.
EQT earnings surprises and the stock's reaction
Report
EPS estimate
EPS actual
Surprise
First session
5 sessions
Jul 21, 2026
$0.40
$0.39
-2.50%
+8.45%
+3.73%
Feb 17, 2026
$0.76
$0.90
+18.42%
+1.52%
+1.14%
Oct 23, 2025
-$0.30
-$0.19
+36.67%
+0.26%
-2.07%
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
As of October 14, 2026, EQT has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 2 of its last 3 reported quarters and rose in the first trading session after every one of those beats; its latest report, on July 21, 2026, came in 2.50% below the estimate and the stock moved +8.45% in the first session.
EQT Analysis
Company's Health3/5
12-Month Analyst Target+27.96% above price
Median of 26 analysts (12-month)
$67.50
AI Analyst Consensus ScoreBuy
EQT Corporation is trading below its 50-day simple moving average of $52.83 and its 200-day simple moving average of $55.46, suggesting a bearish trend in the longer term. The stock is currently trading above its 20-day exponential moving average of $52.14, indicating some short-term support. The 14-day RSI is at 53.02, falling into the neutral momentum category, offering no strong signal of overbought or oversold conditions. Volume has been below average recently, with 5,230,966 shares traded compared to the average of 6,384,707, indicating a lack of strong conviction from either buyers or sellers. Key support levels are near the current price, while resistance is found at the 50-day and 200-day SMAs. The current technical setup suggests a neutral to slightly bearish short-term outlook, awaiting a clearer directional signal.
ProTips
With the stock trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($52.83 and $55.46), consider risk management strategies such as setting stop-loss orders below key technical support levels.
Key Catalysts
BullishPositive Analyst Sentiment and Price Targets
A significant majority of Wall Street analysts maintain 'Buy' or equivalent ratings, with a median price target of $67.5, indicating strong conviction in the stock's upside potential.
Source: Wall Street Analysts
BearishInsider Selling Activity
Insiders have sold approximately $25.5 million worth of stock, with no reported purchases, signaling a moderate sell-off and potentially indicating a lack of immediate insider confidence.
Source: Insider Transactions
NeutralMixed Recent Earnings Performance
The latest earnings report showed a slight EPS miss, although the stock reacted positively, suggesting the market is focused on forward-looking estimates and potential recovery.
Source: Company Earnings Report
BearishBelow Sector Average Revenue Growth
EQT's recent revenue growth of -3.9% lags significantly behind the sector average of 32.8%, posing a risk to future expansion and market share.
Source: Company Financials
Market Outlook
EQT Corporation is expected to see its stock price move towards the median analyst target of $67.5 over the next 6-12 months, driven by anticipated improvements in earnings and revenue. The company's strong profit margins and healthy debt-to-equity ratio provide a solid foundation, and analysts project positive revenue growth for the current year. Potential upside catalysts include a successful execution of its growth strategy and favorable commodity price movements. Conversely, a failure to meet earnings expectations, increased competition, or a downturn in energy prices could pressure the stock lower, potentially testing the lower end of analyst targets and the company's long-term technical support levels.
Key Statistics
Market Cap
33.00B
P/E Ratio
12.63
EPS (TTM)
4.31
Dividend Yield
1.25%
52 Week High
68.24
52 Week Low
47.94
As of October 14, 2026, EQT trades at $52.75, with a market value of $33.00B, a P/E ratio of 12.63 and a dividend yield of 1.25%.
EQT Corporation's valuation appears reasonable relative to its sector peers, with a P/E ratio of 12.63 compared to the sector average of 18.4. Its price-to-sales ratio of 3.66 is also higher than the sector median of 2.5, suggesting investors are paying a premium for its sales. The company demonstrates strong profitability with a net profit margin of 29.18% and an operating margin of 23.37%. However, its return on equity of 11.08% lags behind the sector average of 14.2%. EQT's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20 is healthy and well within industry norms. While revenue growth has been negative at -3.9%, analysts project a return to positive growth in the current year, which could support the current valuation.
Earnings & Growth Analysis
EQT Corporation's most recent earnings report for the quarter reported July 21, 2026, showed an EPS of $0.39 against an estimate of $0.40, a miss of 2.5%. This followed a strong beat in the prior quarter and a significant beat in the quarter before that. The stock reacted positively to the latest earnings report, gaining 8.45%, suggesting that the market may be looking past the slight miss towards future prospects.
Key Risks
A primary risk for EQT Corporation is the recent trend of insider selling, with $25.5 million in sales against $0 in purchases, indicating a moderate sell signal from management. Also, the company's revenue growth has turned negative at -3.9%, lagging behind the sector's strong average growth. The stock is also trading below its key long-term moving averages, suggesting potential for further downside if market sentiment shifts.
Technical Indicators i
RSI (14-day)
53.02
MACD (12, 26)
0.163
SMA (50-day)
52.83
SMA (200-day)
55.46
Technical RatingNeutral
RSI
Neutral
SMA Cross
Bearish
Price vs SMA
Bearish
MACD
Bullish
Moving averages show a lagging Death Cross (50-day: $52.83, 200-day: $55.46), price is trading below the 50-day SMA.
As of October 14, 2026, with EQT at $52.75, its 14-day RSI is 53.0 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $52.83 and its 200-day is $55.46.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 14, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
Market Correlations
How this stock moves relative to other assets
Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods.
S&P 500 (SPY)+0.29
Weak correlation
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)+0.26
Weak correlation
Bitcoin (BTC)+0.07
Weak correlation
Gold (XAU)+0.10
Weak correlation
As of October 14, 2026, EQT's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.29 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.26 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.07 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.10 with gold (XAU).
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EQT Wall Street View
12-month price targets
Low $52.00Median $67.50 (+28.0%)High $81.00
Ratings
Buy 22Hold 4Sell 03 months ago: 20 of 25 buy
Recent rating actions
Recent analyst rating actions on EQT
Date
Firm
Action
Rating
Sep 29, 2026
Jefferies
Maintains
Buy
Sep 23, 2026
Citigroup
Maintains
Buy
Sep 17, 2026
Stephens & Co.
Reiterates
Overweight
Sep 14, 2026
UBS
Maintains
Buy
Aug 19, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Maintains
Overweight
Aug 17, 2026
Barclays
Maintains
Overweight
As of October 14, 2026, 26 Wall Street analysts cover EQT: 22 rate it a buy or strong buy, 4 a hold and 0 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $52.00 to $81.00, with a median of $67.50, 28.0% above the price of $52.75.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
EQT Trade Plans
Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels
Select Your Trade Bias
Risk Tolerance
Conservative2%Aggressive
Portfolio Value
$
Position Size: Enter portfolio size →
Long entry pick an entry style
Conservative
$51.70
2% below current price (Pullback entry)
Lower risk, wait for pullback
Aggressive
$52.75
Buy at current price
Higher risk, immediate entry
Risk Management
STOP LOSS
$48.92
MAX LOSS
-5.4%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on RSI (53.0) and current market volatility
These levels come from EQT's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Growth of $10,000
A $10,000 investment in EQT in October 2016 would be worth about $14,822 today, compared with about $36,506 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark. This is price change only; dividends paid along the way would add to it.
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EQT Drawdowns & Recovery
Worst fall, last 10 years
-87.5%
December 2016 to February 2020
Recovery
26 months
back at the old peak by April 2022
From the 10-year high
-22.3%
highest close, March 2026
1-year holds that gained
56%
of every 1-year window
As of October 14, 2026, EQT's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years was -87.5% (December 2016 to February 2020); it regained that peak by April 2022, 26 months after the low, and 56% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in EQT today could grow to about $16,663 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $118,938 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $2,335. The simulation models price only; at today's 1.25% yield, dividends would add to these figures. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
EQT Stock Price Prediction: 2030
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $64.70 for EQT by 2030 in the base case, from $52.75 today (1.2x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $18.67. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on EQT's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
EQT simulated price paths by year
Year
10th percentile
Base case
90th percentile
2027
$29.82
$55.51
$103
2028
$24.26
$58.42
$141
2029
$20.95
$61.48
$180
2030
$18.67
$64.70
$224
2031
$16.96
$68.09
$273
Method: a lognormal simulation of EQT's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.
As of October 14, 2026, EQT insiders reported 14 open-market sales worth $25.5M and no open-market purchases over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
Recent insider transactions in EQT
Date
Insider
Type
Shares
Value
Aug 14, 2026
RICE TOBY Z
Chief Executive Officer
Sell
175.3K
$9.6M
Jun 8, 2026
RICE TOBY Z
Chief Executive Officer
Sell
98.7K
$5.4M
Apr 27, 2026
BAILEY VICKY A
Director
Sell
4.1K
$246.1K
Apr 14, 2026
BAILEY VICKY A
Director
Grant
4.1K
-
Apr 14, 2026
JACKSON KATHRYN JEAN
Director
Grant
4.1K
-
Apr 14, 2026
KARAM THOMAS F
Director
Grant
4.1K
-
Apr 14, 2026
MCCARTNEY JOHN F
Director
Grant
4.1K
-
Apr 14, 2026
VANDERHIDER HALLIE A
Director
Grant
4.1K
-
Mar 16, 2026
FENTON SARAH
Officer
Sell
4.9K
$314.5K
Mar 12, 2026
BOLEN J.E.B.
Officer
Sell
7.6K
$491.2K
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest risks facing EQT Corporation?
Key risks include recent negative revenue growth of -3.9%, which contrasts with sector averages, and a moderate sell signal from insiders totaling $25.5 million in sales. The stock's current position below its long-term moving averages also presents a technical risk.
How does EQT Corporation's profitability compare to its peers?
EQT Corporation demonstrates strong profitability with a net profit margin of 29.18% and an operating margin of 23.37%. However, its return on equity at 11.08% is below the sector average of 14.2%.
What is the outlook for EQT Corporation's earnings?
While the most recent quarter saw a slight EPS miss, analysts anticipate a rebound, with current year EPS estimates at $3.96 and next year estimates at $3.99. Revenue growth is also projected to turn positive in the current year.
What is EQT Corporation's dividend yield?
EQT Corporation offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.25%, with a dividend rate of $0.66 per share.
How does EQT Corporation's valuation compare to the energy sector?
EQT Corporation's P/E ratio of 12.63 is lower than the sector average of 18.4, suggesting a potentially more attractive valuation on earnings. However, its price-to-sales ratio of 3.66 is higher than the sector median of 2.5.
Is EQT in an uptrend?
No. EQT Corporation (EQT) trades at $52.75, below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($52.83 and $55.46). Its 14-day RSI on daily closes is 53.0, in neutral territory.
Are insiders buying or selling EQT?
Selling, on balance. In the last 18 months, EQT's officers, directors and large holders reported 14 sales worth $25.5M and no open-market purchases. Grants and option exercises are not counted as buying.
What is the analyst price target for EQT?
As of October 14, 2026, the 26 Wall Street analysts covering EQT have 12-month targets from $52.00 to $81.00, with a median of $67.50, 28.0% above the current price of $52.75. 22 rate it a buy or strong buy, 4 a hold and 0 a sell or strong sell. Three months ago 20 of 25 rated it a buy.
What is EQT's biggest drop in the last 10 years?
EQT Corporation (EQT)'s worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years was -87.5%, from December 2016 to February 2020. It regained that peak by April 2022, 26 months after the low. Over the same period, 56% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
What are EQT's best and worst months?
Over the last 10 years, April has been EQT's strongest month on average (+13.11%, rising in 8 of 10 years) and June its weakest (-4.71%, rising in 5 of 10 years). Seasonal averages describe the past and do not predict a given year.
