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 Quote
Estimate Trend for EQT
The 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 EQT
Per 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 Whispers
Our 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 Consider
Here 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.
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