EQT (NYSE:EQT) Price Target Raised to $55.00

EQT (NYSE:EQT) had its target price lifted by Capital One Financial from $52.00 to $55.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the oil and gas producer’s stock.

Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of EQT in a report on Monday, December 29th. Siebert Williams Shank decreased their price objective on EQT from $62.00 to $59.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 13th. Piper Sandler raised their target price on EQT from $49.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on EQT from $60.00 to $62.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. Finally, Wolfe Research lowered their price objective on EQT from $70.00 to $61.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $63.59.

EQT Stock Performance

EQT opened at $55.56 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. EQT has a 12-month low of $43.57 and a 12-month high of $62.23. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $55.32 and a two-hundred day moving average of $54.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $34.67 billion, a PE ratio of 19.03, a P/E/G ratio of 0.45 and a beta of 0.68.

Insider Activity at EQT

In other news, EVP J.E.B. Bolen sold 1,422 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $52.79, for a total value of $75,067.38. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 69,486 shares in the company, valued at $3,668,165.94. The trade was a 2.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.65% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On EQT

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in EQT in the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Fortitude Family Office LLC increased its stake in shares of EQT by 95.6% during the fourth quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 573 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 280 shares in the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of EQT during the 2nd quarter worth about $41,000. Anchor Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in EQT by 133.3% in the 2nd quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC now owns 875 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $51,000 after buying an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Private Trust Co. NA lifted its stake in EQT by 38.1% in the 2nd quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 1,026 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $60,000 after buying an additional 283 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.81% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting EQT

Here are the key news stories impacting EQT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: FY‑2025 adjusted results beat expectations and markets flagged the company’s results as stronger than feared — this helped lift the stock as investors digest improved profitability metrics. EQT shares rise 4% after FY25 earnings beat and $3.2 bln Coller Capital deal
• Positive Sentiment: Reported agreement to acquire Coller Capital for roughly $3.2–$3.7 billion (multiple press reports) — a large, strategic acquisition that would materially change EQT’s business mix and could drive longer‑term growth if successfully integrated. EQT to Acquire Private Equity Firm Coller Capital For Up to $3.7 Billion
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds from stronger winter demand and AI/data‑center power needs are cited in thematic pieces as supportive for natural‑gas producers, providing a favorable demand backdrop for EQT. 5 Natural Gas Dividend Stocks to Play Frigid Weather and Huge AI-Data Center Demand
• Neutral Sentiment: EQT scheduled its Q4 and year‑end 2025 earnings release for Feb 17 and a conference call on Feb 18 — an event where management may give guidance or color that will move the shares next month. EQT Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Small positive note: Capital One bumped its target to $55 (still an overweight stance), a minor supportive datapoint. Capital One adjusts price target on EQT to $55 from $52
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan cut its price target to $58 from $64 (but maintained an overweight rating) — the reduction narrows upside and signals more cautious near‑term analyst expectations. JPMorgan adjusts price target on EQT to $58 from $64
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman, Stephens and Scotiabank trimmed targets (Goldman to $66, Stephens to $68, Scotiabank to $63) — multiple cuts suggest analysts are re‑pricing near‑term prospects even where ratings remain constructive. Goldman Sachs adjusts price target on EQT to $66 from $70
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays published a pessimistic forecast for EQT’s stock, adding downside analyst sentiment that could pressure the share multiple if broader analyst caution persists. Barclays Issues Pessimistic Forecast for EQT Stock Price

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.