EQT Corporation (EQT) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.17 on March 2nd

EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be given a dividend of 0.165 per share by the oil and gas producer on Monday, March 2nd. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 17th.

EQT has raised its dividend by an average of 0.4%annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend annually for the last 3 consecutive years. EQT has a payout ratio of 13.2% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities analysts expect EQT to earn $4.34 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.66 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 15.2%.

EQT Price Performance

Shares of EQT opened at $58.72 on Friday. EQT has a 52 week low of $43.57 and a 52 week high of $62.23. The company has a current ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. The firm has a market cap of $36.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.11, a PEG ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 0.74. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $54.50 and a 200-day moving average of $54.34.

More EQT News

Here are the key news stories impacting EQT this week:

• Positive Sentiment: EQT is reported to have joined with BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners in a potential bid for power producer AES — a move that would broaden EQT’s footprint into power/renewables and could add strategic scale if executed. Could AES Acquisition Change EQT Corporation’s Future Prospects?
• Positive Sentiment: EQT and Blackstone struck a $6.6bn deal to acquire waste manager Urbaser — a large inorganic growth transaction that supports revenue diversification and partner-led dealmaking, a clear positive for medium-term growth expectations. EQT and Blackstone to acquire Urbaser in $6.6bn deal
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen trimmed its price target on EQT to $65 from $68 but kept a Buy rating — a mixed signal: continued analyst support but slightly reduced upside. This reinforces confidence while tempering the near-term valuation case. TD Cowen adjusts price target on EQT
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street previews and Zacks coverage highlight key Q4 metrics to watch (production, cash flow, capex and asset realizations). Upcoming results/expectations could move the stock depending on execution versus forecasts. Insights Into EQT Q4: Wall Street Projections
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader analyst/market attention on energy names — including positive mentions in Goldman Sachs’ coverage of dividend-paying energy stocks — is providing sector tailwinds that can lift EQT sentiment even if not company-specific. Goldman Sachs Loves 5 Energy Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: AFP/AFR reports EQT may face a forced super-unit sale or other “nuclear” options tied to fallout from the Shield situation — a governance/asset-risk story that could pressure valuation if it forces unattractive disposals or regulatory constraints. EQT may face super unit sale or ‘nuclear option’ amid Shield fallout

EQT Company Profile

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.