UBS Cuts EQT Price Target to $76

UBS has reiterated its Buy rating for EQT Corporation, lowering the price target to $76.0 from $77.0, a 40.05% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:15 PM EDT

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UBS cut its price target on EQT Corporation ($EQT) to $76 from $77 on October 15, 2026, and rates the stock "Buy".

Since the rating, $EQT is up 3.5% to date (from the $52.45 close on Oct 15, 2026).

EQT EQT Corporation

$54.30 +2.47% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 15, 2026, UBS reiterated its Buy rating on EQT Corporation, adjusting the price target to $76.0, down from $77.0.
UBS's $76 price target implies 40.05% upside from EQT Corporation's ($EQT) current $54.27 share price.
EQT shares are priced at $54.27, positioned below the adjusted target but above the 52-week low of $47.94.
The consensus among analysts remains strong, with a mean price target of $67.54 based on 26 analyst opinions.

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UBS has reiterated its Buy rating for EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) and slightly lowered its price target to $76.0 from $77.0 on October 15, 2026. The stock is currently trading at $54.27, which is below the new target but still above the 52-week low of $47.94. This adjustment reflects UBS's ongoing positive outlook on the company despite the target reduction.

Analyst rating track record

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Other Institutional Activity in EQT

BlackRock Inc. trimmed its stake in EQT, selling 719,581 shares, resulting in a total of about 60.3 million shares worth around $3.27 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC increased its holdings by 296,148 shares, bringing its total to about 40.9 million shares valued at approximately $2.22 billion. State Street Corporation also raised its position, adding 1.4 million shares to reach about 39.7 million shares worth about $2.15 billion. Meanwhile, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC grew its stake by 789,611 shares to a total of about 32.8 million shares, valued at about $1.78 billion. In contrast, Morgan Stanley reduced its holdings significantly, selling 4.1 million shares, leaving it with approximately 24.3 million shares worth about $1.32 billion.

EQT Corporation Stock Up 8.5%

EQT Corporation's shares are currently trading at $54.27, which is near its 50-day moving average of $52.85 but below the 200-day average of $55.86. This price level is indicative of recent volatility, as the stock has fluctuated between a 52-week low of $47.94 and a high of $68.24.

12-month forecast

$EQT price target

EQT Corporation daily closes and this analyst's $76 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

For the fiscal year, EQT reported revenue of approximately $9.29 billion, although revenue growth has decreased by 3.9%. The company achieved an EPS of $4.31, reflecting a solid net margin of about 29.2% and a return on equity (ROE) of 11.1%. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 20, 2026.

Dividend

EQT Corporation has a dividend rate of $0.66 per share, which translates to a yield of 1.32%. The company maintains a dividend payout ratio of 15.14%.

Insider Buying and Selling at EQT Corporation

Recent insider transactions include CEO Toby Z. Rice, who sold 175,328 shares at an average price of $55.03 for a total value of about $9.65 million on August 14, 2026. Earlier, on June 8, he sold an additional 98,714 shares valued at approximately $5.36 million. Other insiders like Director Vicky A. Bailey and Officer Sarah Fenton also reported sales of shares on different dates, reflecting ongoing movements among EQT's leadership.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 15, 2026, UBS maintained its Buy rating on EQT with a new target of $76.0. Scotiabank initiated coverage with a Sector Perform rating and a target of $54.0. Mizuho has an Outperform rating with a target of $68.0, while Jefferies and Citigroup also maintained Buy ratings at targets of $73.0 and $68.0, respectively. The average target price across 26 analysts stands at $67.54, indicating a bullish consensus.

About EQT Corporation

EQT Corporation is engaged in exploring and producing natural gas, primarily in the Appalachian Basin. It also manages pipelines and provides marketing services for natural gas and related products. The recent analyst activity suggests confidence in EQT's long-term potential, despite short-term fluctuations in stock price.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on EQT’s upcoming earnings report on October 20, 2026, for further insights into its operational performance. This recent analyst rating shows a slight shift in target expectations but maintains a positive outlook overall. Remember, the 13F filings reflect past holdings and do not represent current positions.