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EQT is an independent natural gas production company. It focuses its operations in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica shales, located in the Appalachian Basin in the Eastern United States. Its main customers include marketers, utilities, and industrial operators in the Appalachian Basin. The company has three reportable segments in production, gathering, and its transmission segment, which is now an operated joint venture with Blackstone. All the firm's operating revenue is generated in the US, with most revenue flowing from the Marcellus Shale field and through the sale of natural gas.

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Analyst: Yi Fu Lee
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<li>Analyst Firm: Cantor Fitzgerald</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Reiterated an Overweight rating on Domo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOMO#NASDAQ">DOMO</a>) with a price target of $17 on June 25. This analyst sees around 22% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 26, Domo announced an expanded collaboration with Snowflake to deliver a comprehensive suite of applications on Snowflake Marketplace.</li>
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Analyst: Leo Mariani
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<li>Analyst Firm: Roth Capital</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Initiated coverage on EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) with a Buy rating and a price target of $69 on June 24. This analyst sees around 18% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 22, EQT posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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Analyst: Josh Sullivan
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<li>Analyst Firm: Benchmark</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>) and boosted the price target from $40 to $48 on June 23. This analyst sees around 3% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 30, Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions announced the completion of public offering of $575 million of common stock at $38.50 per share.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Patrick Molley
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<li>Analyst Firm: Piper Sandler</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Assumed an Overweight rating on Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>) with a price target of $75 on June 24. This analyst sees around 17% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 6, Upstart Holdings issued second-quarter sales guidance below estimates.</li>
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Analyst: Jay McCanless
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<li>Analyst Firm: Wedbush</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Reiterated an Outperform rating on The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) with a price target of $36 on June 23. This analyst sees around 50% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On July 1, GEO Group entered into purchase agreement with SDCC Middle Block to acquire 770-bed Western Region Detention facility in San Diego, California for $60 million.</li>
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Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for investors, not all analysts have particularly impressive track records at predicting market movements. Even when it comes to one single stock, analyst ratings and price targets can vary widely, leaving investors confused about which analyst&#8217;s opinion to trust.
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Top Analyst Picks: Fortunately, any Benzinga reader can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. One of the ways traders can sort through Benzinga&#8217;s extensive database of analyst ratings is by analyst accuracy. Here&#8217;s a look at the most recent stock picks from each of the five most accurate Wall Street analysts, according to Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock</a> Ratings.
Analyst: Patrick Moley
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<li>Analyst Firm: Piper Sandler</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 88%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Assumed coverage on Block, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) with an Underweight rating and a price target of $50 on June 24. This analyst sees around 26% downside in the stock.</li>
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Analyst: Yi Fu Lee
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Analyst Firm: Cantor Fitzgerald</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Reiterated an Overweight rating on Domo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOMO#NASDAQ">DOMO</a>) with a price target of $17 on June 25. This analyst sees around 20% surge in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 26, Domo announced an expanded collaboration with Snowflake to deliver a comprehensive suite of applications on Snowflake Marketplace.</li>
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Analyst: Leo Mariani 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Analyst Firm: Roth Capital</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Initiated coverage on EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) with a Buy rating and a price target of $69 on June 24. This analyst sees around 19% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 22, EQT posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Josh Sullivan
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Analyst Firm: Benchmark</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>) and increased the price target from $40 to $48 on June 23. This analyst sees around 4% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 30, Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions announced the completion of public offering of $575 million of common stock at $38.50 per share.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Aaron Rakers
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<li>Analyst Firm: Wells Fargo</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
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<li>Recent News: On June 25, Micron reported better-than-expected third-quarter EPS and sales and issued strong fourth-quarter guidance.</li>
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Roth Capital analyst Leo Mariani initiates coverage on EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $69.

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Roth Capital Initiates Coverage On EQT with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $69

EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 12.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.07%. Currently, EQT has a market capitalization of $35.34 billion. 
Buying $100 In EQT: If an investor had bought $100 of EQT stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,831.89 today based on a price of $59.04 for EQT at the time of writing.
<h3>EQT's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750261512_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) has been analyzed by 13 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $57.08, along with a high estimate of $67.00 and a low estimate of $35.00. This current average reflects an increase of 5.7% from the previous average price target of $54.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750107635_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of EQT by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cameron Bean</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Scialla</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Deckelbaum</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to EQT. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of EQT compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of EQT's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into EQT's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know EQT Better</h2>
EQT is an independent natural gas production company. It focuses its operations in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica shales, located in the Appalachian Basin in the Eastern United States. Its main customers include marketers, utilities, and industrial operators in the Appalachian Basin. The company has three reportable segments in production, gathering, and its transmission segment, which is now an operated joint venture with Blackstone. All the firm's operating revenue is generated in the US, with most revenue flowing from the Marcellus Shale field and through the sale of natural gas.
<h3>Key Indicators: EQT's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining EQT's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 85.24% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: EQT's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 10.01%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.17%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): EQT's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.61%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: EQT's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.41.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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The Analyst Verdict: EQT In The Eyes Of 13 Experts

Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $59 to $63.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on EQT, Raises Price Target to $63

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EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 14.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 28.21%. Currently, EQT has a market capitalization of $33.20 billion. 
Buying $100 In EQT: If an investor had bought $100 of EQT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $332.95 today based on a price of $55.46 for EQT at the time of writing.
<h3>EQT's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749227424_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

EQT's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) short percent of float has risen 19.19% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 19.25 million shares sold short, which is 3.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.35 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>EQT Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749222053_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for EQT has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing EQT's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, EQT's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.48%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is EQT Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Throughout the last three months, 17 analysts have evaluated EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $56.0, a high estimate of $67.00, and a low estimate of $35.00. This current average reflects an increase of 7.94% from the previous average price target of $51.88. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747940479_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of EQT by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cameron Bean</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Scialla</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Deckelbaum</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Scialla</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Gruber</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to EQT. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of EQT compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of EQT's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of EQT's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into EQT's Background</h2>
EQT is an independent natural gas production company. It focuses its operations in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica shales, located in the Appalachian Basin in the Eastern United States. Its main customers include marketers, utilities, and industrial operators in the Appalachian Basin. The company has three reportable segments in production, gathering, and its transmission segment, which is now an operated joint venture with Blackstone. All the firm's operating revenue is generated in the US, with most revenue flowing from the Marcellus Shale field and through the sale of natural gas.
<h3>EQT: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: EQT's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 85.24%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 10.01%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): EQT's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.17%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): EQT's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.61%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.41.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Breaking Down EQT: 17 Analysts Share Their Views

Scotiabank analyst Cameron Bean maintains EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $57 to $62.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on EQT, Raises Price Target to $62

Live On CNBC, Josh Brown Hosts Segment Titled "Josh's Best Stock Spotlight: EQT"

EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 10.9% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.22%. Currently, EQT has a market capitalization of $33.52 billion. 
Buying $100 In EQT: If an investor had bought $100 of EQT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $3,385.83 today based on a price of $56.00 for EQT at the time of writing.
<h3>EQT's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747404914_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

EQT's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.24% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 16.13 million shares sold short, which is 2.71% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>EQT Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747245621_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for EQT has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing EQT's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, EQT's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.03%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Do Investors Really Feel About EQT?

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading higher amid US-China trade progress, President Trump's Middle East trip and softer-than-expected April inflation figures, which could lift demand sentiment.

Piper Sandler analyst Mark Lear maintains EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $35 to $48.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on EQT, Raises Price Target to $48

EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 10.94% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.14%. Currently, EQT has a market capitalization of $32.00 billion. 
Buying $100 In EQT: If an investor had bought $100 of EQT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $3,273.07 today based on a price of $53.45 for EQT at the time of writing.
<h3>EQT's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746570620_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning EQT Stock In The Last 20 Years

EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) underwent analysis by 18 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for EQT, revealing an average target of $56.67, a high estimate of $67.00, and a low estimate of $35.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $52.83, the current average has increased by 7.27%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746478853_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A clear picture of EQT's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Scialla</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Deckelbaum</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Scialla</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Gruber</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Umang Choudhary</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to EQT. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of EQT compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of EQT's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of EQT's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EQT/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on EQT analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering EQT: A Closer Look</h2>
EQT is an independent natural gas production company. It focuses its operations in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica shales, located in the Appalachian Basin in the Eastern United States. Its main customers include marketers, utilities, and industrial operators in the Appalachian Basin. The company has three reportable segments in production, gathering, and its transmission segment, which is now an operated joint venture with Blackstone. All the firm's operating revenue is generated in the US, with most revenue flowing from the Marcellus Shale field and through the sale of natural gas.
<h3>Financial Milestones: EQT's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: EQT's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 85.24%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: EQT's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 10.01%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.17%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): EQT's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.61%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: EQT's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.41, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Demystifying EQT: Insights From 18 Analyst Reviews

UBS analyst Josh Silverstein upgrades EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $54 to $64.

Upgrades

UBS Upgrades EQT to Buy, Raises Price Target to $64

The U.S. services sector grew at its slowest pace in over 17 months in April, while inflationary pressures surged to an over two-year high, highlighting a troubling combination of weakening demand and rising costs fueled by trade tariff disruptions that could complicate the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-reserve">Federal Reserve's path forward.</a>
According to data released Monday by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) edged up from 50.8% in March to 51.6% in April, slightly above economists&#8217; expectations of 50.6. While this reading suggests continued growth, it&#8217;s the slowest expansion in activity since late 2023.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pricing Pressures Intensify Despite Tepid Growth</h3>
ISM's subindex for prices paid, a key inflation gauge, jumped sharply from 60.9% in March to 65.1% in April, reaching the highest level since February 2023. 
This spike reflects intensifying cost pressures across the service economy, driven partly by rising import prices and the pass-through effects of tariffs.
&#8220;Regarding tariffs, respondents cited actual pricing impacts as concerns, more so than uncertainty and future pressures," said Steve Miller, chair of ISM's Services Business Survey Committee.
 "Respondents continue to mention federal agency budget cuts as a drag on business, but overall, results are improving."
The index for new orders rose from 50.4% to 52.3%, while the employment component climbed from 46.2% to 49% — still signaling contraction, but a less severe one.
 Business activity, however, moderated from 55.9 to 53.7, its softest growth pace since January, though it still marked the 59th consecutive month of expansion.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P Global Flags Stalling Momentum, Stagflation Risks</h3>
S&amp;P Global&#8217;s separate reading on the U.S. services sector painted a less optimistic picture. 
The firm downwardly revised its final Services PMI for April from a preliminary estimates of 51.4 points to 50.8 points, a steep decline from March&#8217;s 54.4 and the lowest since November 2022.
"While tariff announcements mean manufacturing dominates the news, a worrying backstory is developing in the vastly larger services economy," said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&amp;P Global. 
"Business activity and hiring have come closer to stalling in April amid plunging business confidence."
Williamson indicated that services exports are falling at their fastest rate since 2022, while domestic demand appears to be softening. 
He added that tariffs are pushing up input costs, especially in consumer-facing sectors like restaurants and hospitality, and warned of the growing threat of stagflation, a toxic mix of stagnant growth and rising inflation.
S&amp;P Global's Composite PMI, which blends manufacturing and services activity to gauge overall private-sector performance, was also revised down from 51.2 to 50.6 in April. 
That marked the weakest expansion since December 2023 and brought the index dangerously close to the 50 threshold that separates growth from contraction.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
Stocks remained broadly unaltered following the PMI releases. 
The S&amp;P 500 index held losses of 0.5%, trading at 5,655 points by 10:20 a.m. ET, potentially ending a 9-day winning streak. The Nasdaq 100 — as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) — slipped 0.7%, dipping below the 20,000 mark, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average trimmed earlier losses to trade down 0.2%.
Within the S&amp;P 500, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and EQT Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) were top gainers, each up around 3%. 
On the downside, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBH#NYSE">ZBH</a>), Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSN#NYSE">TSN</a>) and ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) were among the steepest losers, all sliding roughly 9% on the session.
The U.S. dollar index – as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – trimmed losses after the PMI reports, as higher price pressures led traders to scale back bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury yield rose by 4 basis points to 4.35%.
According to CME Group FedWatch, now there is only a 29% chance of a 25-basis-point cut by June, down from 35% on Friday.
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