EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) Maintains "Buy" Rating from Jefferies

Font: Financial Modeling Prep  • Jan 18, 2026

• Jefferies reaffirms its "Buy" rating on EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT), raising the price target from $68 to $71.
• The consensus rating among analysts is a "Moderate Buy," with an average 12-month target price of approximately $64.26.
• EQT's current stock price is $50.54, with a market capitalization of approximately $31.54 billion and a trading volume of 8,609,819 shares.

EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) is a leading natural gas production company in the United States, focusing on the exploration and production of natural gas, primarily in the Appalachian Basin. Competing with major firms like Chesapeake Energy and Antero Resources, EQT stands out as a significant player in the energy sector.

On January 18, 2026, Jefferies maintained its "Buy" rating for EQT, with the stock priced at $50.54. Jefferies also raised its price target from $68 to $71, indicating confidence in EQT's future performance. This aligns with the consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from twenty-five research firms, as highlighted by MarketBeat Ratings.

The consensus among analysts is positive, with twenty out of twenty-five issuing a buy rating. The average 12-month target price is approximately $64.26. Recent analyst reports show a trend of increasing target prices. For instance, Stephens raised their target from $60 to $69, and Mizuho increased theirs from $60 to $68.

The current price of EQT on the NYSE is $50.54, reflecting a 1.24% increase. The stock has traded between $49.53 and $51.01 today. Over the past year, EQT's price has ranged from a low of $43.57 to a high of $62.23. The company's market capitalization is approximately $31.54 billion, with a trading volume of 8,609,819 shares.