EQT stock heads toward October 20 earnings after Q2 miss

Published on 10/04/2026 at 23:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

EQT stock traded at USD 50.17 on October 2, 2026, inside a USD 47.94 to USD 68.24 yearly range. The October 20 earnings date puts production guidance back at center stage.

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EQT stock (ISIN US26884L1098) was last at USD 50.17 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, leaving the shares USD 18.07 below their 52-week high of USD 68.24. The next scheduled earnings report is October 20, 2026, making the company’s updated production outlook the key operating marker ahead of the release.

Higher output with lower spending

According to Reuters on September 22, 2026, EQT lifted its 2026 production guidance by 0.25 billion cubic feet equivalent per day to an average range of 6.5 billion to 6.7 billion cubic feet equivalent per day. At the same time, maintenance capital spending guidance fell by USD 25 million to USD 2.040 billion to USD 2.190 billion.

That combination gives the October report a clear test: production is planned to rise while spending remains below the USD 2.324 billion used in 2025. Reuters also reported that EQT's shut-in program has generated more than USD 200 million per year by allowing the producer to adjust sales to gas prices.

Q2 revenue fell short of expectations

Yahoo Finance lists Q2 2026 revenue at USD 1.81 billion and earnings at USD 211.43 million. The quarter also included actual earnings per share of USD 0.39 against an estimate of USD 0.40, according to Yahoo Finance.

The operating picture is more constructive than the revenue comparison alone. EQT's Q2 production reached 634 billion cubic feet equivalent, while free cash flow attributable to EQT was USD 330 million despite average gas prices of USD 2.89 per million British thermal units, according to Gekko.

Analyst target remains above USD 67

Gekko's September 25, 2026 consensus covered 18 firms, with 15 Buy ratings, 3 Hold ratings and 0 Sell ratings. The average target was USD 67.58, which was 34.7 percent above the October 2 price of USD 50.17.

Jefferies lowered its target from USD 75 to USD 73 while keeping a Buy rating on September 29, 2026, according to Markets Insider. The revision places greater weight on the October production and earnings update than on the broader consensus alone.

EQT stock stays near yearly low

EQT stock had a 52-week range of USD 47.94 to USD 68.24 and a market capitalization of USD 31.4 billion as of October 2, 2026. Trading volume was 7,518,013 shares, while the 52-week low stood USD 2.23 below the last price.