EQT's 1.04 Rally Drives 440M Volume Surge Ranking 249th as Analysts and Institutions Split on Outlook

On September 2, 2025, EQT Corporation (EQT) saw a 1.04% rise in its stock price, with a trading volume of $0.44 billion, marking a 32.89% increase from the previous day. The company’s shares ranked 249th in trading volume for the session.

Analyst activity highlighted mixed signals for EQT. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $63.00 from $59.00, while 15 analysts maintained a "Buy" rating, supporting a consensus price target of $62.14. However, Energy Income Partners LLC reduced its stake by 14.3% in the first quarter, holding 0.06% of EQT shares valued at $19.9 million post-sale.

Institutional investors showed divergent actions. Larson Financial Group LLC and Generali Investments Management Co LLC both increased their holdings by 14.1%, while Fidelis Capital Partners LLC and Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC added smaller stakes. Harbour Investments Inc. boosted its position by 48.4%, reflecting varied confidence in the stock.

EQT announced a quarterly dividend of $0.1575 per share, payable on September 2, with an ex-dividend date set for August 6. This represents a 1.2% yield, maintaining the company’s payout ratio at 34.05%. Analysts noted a range of price targets, from a downgrade by Roth Capital to a $57.00 target, to an upgrade by UBS Group to $65.00.

Insider transactions included the sale of 4,259 shares by Director Vicky A. Bailey and 12,438 shares by EVP Sarah Fenton, reducing Fenton’s position by 48.33%. These moves could signal caution among top executives, though institutional ownership remains strong at 90.81%.

Backtest results indicate that EQT’s 52-week range of $31.45–$61.02 and a beta of 0.59 suggest lower volatility compared to the broader market. The stock’s forward P/E ratio of 17.15 and 28.05 trailing P/E highlight valuation dynamics amid analyst optimism.