EQT expects $720 million gain on derivatives for second quarter

Published 10/07/2025, 22:16
EQT expects $720 million gain on derivatives for second quarter

EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT), the natural gas producer with a market capitalization of $33.8 billion, announced Thursday that it expects to report a total gain on derivatives of $720 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The company also expects to report net cash settlements paid on derivatives totaling $101 million for the same period. According to InvestingPro data, EQT (ST:EQTAB) operates with a moderate debt level and is currently trading near its Fair Value.

According to the statement, EQT’s net cash settlements paid on NYMEX natural gas hedge positions were $102 million, while net cash settlements received on basis and liquids hedge positions amounted to $1 million for the quarter. The company stated that there were no premiums paid or received for derivatives that settled during the three-month period. With $6.16 billion in revenue over the last twelve months and an upcoming earnings report on July 22, investors can access deeper insights through InvestingPro’s comprehensive research reports.

The dollar amounts disclosed are preliminary and subject to change. EQT indicated that final figures for the quarter will be reported in its upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or in the corresponding earnings release.

This information is based on a statement in an SEC filing.

In other recent news, EQT Corp has completed the acquisition of Olympus Energy, marking a significant expansion in its oil and gas portfolio. The acquisition involved issuing 25,229,166 shares of EQT common stock and approximately $440 million in cash. This development follows EQT’s extension of its revolving credit facility maturity date by one year, now set to mature on July 23, 2030. In a separate legal matter, EQT has agreed to pay $167.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit related to its 2017 merger with Rice Energy, which plaintiffs claimed overstated the merger’s benefits.

Analysts have been active in reassessing EQT’s prospects following these developments. Jefferies has raised its price target for EQT to $70, citing the Olympus acquisition and updated financial estimates. Meanwhile, Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) reinstated coverage with an Outperform rating, highlighting EQT’s potential benefits from the growing U.S. LNG export market. Barclays (LON:BARC) initiated coverage with an Overweight rating, noting EQT’s advantageous position in the natural gas sector. These recent moves underscore EQT’s strategic positioning in the energy market.

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