EQT Poised to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know

EQT Corporation EQT is set to report third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 21, after the closing bell.In the last reported quarter, its adjusted earnings of 45 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 44 cents, primarily attributed to higher sales volume and increased average realized prices.Earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 48.99%. This is depicted in the graph below:EQT Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise EQT Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | EQT Corporation QuoteEstimate Trend for EQTThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings per share of 44 cents has been downgraded over the past seven days. The estimated figure indicates a 266.7% jump from the prior-year reported number.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues of $1.9 billion indicates a 34% increase from the year-ago recorded figure.Factors to Consider for EQTPer data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”), the average spot prices for Henry Hub natural gas for July, August and September were $3.20, $2.91 and $2.97 per million Btu, respectively. Notably, the pricing environment was less favorable in the prior-year comparable months, with average prices of $2.07, $1.99, and $2.28 per million Btu, respectively.Since the pricing scenario for the commodity in the third quarter of 2025 was more attractive than a year ago, it is likely to have aided EQT’s upstream business. Our model projects total cubic feet equivalent sales volumes in the third quarter to have increased 9.8% year over year.Earnings WhispersOur proven model does not indicate an earnings beat for EQT this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is not the case here, as you will see below.Earnings ESP: EQT has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.Zacks Rank: EQT currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).Stocks to ConsiderHere are some stocks that you may want to consider, as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.BP BP is an integrated energy company. It currently has an Earnings ESP of +3.79% and a Zacks Rank #3. BP is scheduled to release third-quarter 2025 earnings on Nov. 4. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BP’s earnings is pegged at 70 cents per share, indicating a 15.7% decrease from the prior-year reported figure.Viper Energy, Inc. VNOM currently has an Earnings ESP of +15.15% and a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.VNOM is set to release third-quarter 2025 earnings on Nov. 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for VNOM’s earnings is pegged at 33 cents per share, indicating a 33% decline from the prior-year reported figure.Eni SpA E currently has an Earnings ESP of +4.83% and a Zacks Rank #3.Eni is set to release third-quarter 2025 earnings on Oct. 24. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for E’s earnings is pegged at 73 cents per share, which indicates a decrease of 15.1% from the prior-year reported figure.Free Report: Profiting from the 2nd Wave of AI ExplosionThe next phase of the AI explosion is poised to create significant wealth for investors, especially those who get in early. It will add literally trillion of dollars to the economy and revolutionize nearly every part of our lives.Investors who bought shares like Nvidia at the right time have had a shot at huge gains.But the rocket ride in the "first wave" of AI stocks may soon come to an end. The sharp upward trajectory of these stocks will begin to level off, leaving exponential growth to a new wave of cutting-edge companies.Zacks' AI Boom 2.0: The Second Wave report reveals 4 under-the-radar companies that may soon be shining stars of AI’s next leap forward.Access AI Boom 2.0 now, absolutely free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report BP p.l.c. (BP): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report EQT Corporation (EQT): Free Stock Analysis Report Viper Energy Inc. (VNOM): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks