Why Is EQT (EQT) Up 10.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for EQT Corporation (EQT). Shares have added about 10.1% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is EQT due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for EQT Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.EQT's Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/YEQT Corp reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings from continuing operations of 52 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents. The bottom line increased from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 12 cents.Adjusted operating revenues increased to $1,753 million from $1,383 million in the prior-year quarter. However, the top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,804 million.The strong quarterly earnings were driven by an increase in total sales volume and a higher natural gas sales price. However, a decline in oil prices partially offset these positives.Dividend HikeEQT announced a quarterly cash dividend of 16.50 cents per share for the third quarter of 2025 (annualized dividend of 66 cents), reflecting a sequential increase of approximately 5%. The dividend is payable on Dec. 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 5, 2025.ProductionSales volume increased to 634 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe) from the year-ago level of 581 Bcfe. The reported figure, however, missed our estimate of 638 Bcfe.Natural gas sales volume was 596 Bcf, up from 547 Bcf in the year-ago quarter. The figure came in below our estimate of 604 Bcf.The total liquid sales volume was 6,459 thousand barrels (MBbls), up from the year-ago level of 5,699 MBbls. The figure exceeded our projection of 5,748 MBbls.Commodity Price RealizationsThe average realized price was $2.76 per thousand cubic feet of natural gas equivalent (Mcfe), up from the year-ago figure of $2.38.The average natural gas price, including cash-settled derivatives, was $2.66 per Mcf, which increased year over year from $2.23.The natural gas sales price was $3.24 per Mcf, higher than $2.27 recorded a year ago.However, the oil price was $49.12 per barrel compared with the year-ago figure of $61.25. Our estimate for the same was pinned at $50.07 per barrel.ExpensesTotal operating expenses were $1.36 billion, lower than $1.57 billion reported in the prior-year quarter.Gathering expenses totaled 6 cents per Mcfe, down from the year-ago level of 20 cents. Transmission expenses totaled 40 cents per Mcfe, down from 43 cents recorded a year ago. Lease operating expenses amounted to 9 cents per Mcfe, flat year over year. Selling, general and administrative expenses came in at 16 cents per Mcfe, lower than the year-ago level of 15 cents.Cash FlowsEQT’s adjusted operating cash flow totaled $1.22 billion in the reported quarter, up from $522 million a year ago. The free cash flow totaled $601 million, up from a negative free cash flow of $121 million in the corresponding period of 2024.Capex & Balance SheetTotal capital expenditure was $618 million, higher than $558 million reported a year ago.As of Sep. 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $236 million and net debt worth $7.98 billion.GuidanceFor the fourth quarter of 2025, EQT expects total sales volume to be between 550 and 600 Bcfe. EQT updated the total sales volume forecast to 2,325-2,375 Bcfe for 2025. Capital expenditures are projected to be in the band of $635-$735 million for the fourth quarter. For the full year, total capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $2,300-$2,400 million.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates review.The consensus estimate has shifted -13.89% due to these changes.VGM ScoresAt this time, EQT has a nice Growth Score of B, a score with the same score on the momentum front. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for value investors.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Interestingly, EQT has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). 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