Eqt Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) reported strong financial and operational results for Q1 2023. Key highlights include:

• Net cash from operations: $1,663 million
• Free cash flow: $774 million
• Total sales volume: 459 Bcfe, surpassing guidance
• Debt levels: Total debt at $5.5 billion, net debt at $3.3 billion
• Share repurchase: ~6 million shares for $200 million at an average of < $34/share

The company also announced a strategic acquisition of Tug Hill and XcL Midstream assets for $2.6 billion, enhancing its core acreage and production capabilities. Despite macroeconomic challenges in natural gas, EQT remains focused on executing a disciplined corporate strategy that aims to drive long-term value creation.

EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. This dividend is set to be paid on June 1, 2023, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on May 10, 2023. As a leading independent natural gas production company, EQT is focused on responsibly developing its assets in the Marcellus and Utica Shales located in the Appalachian Basin. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and operational efficiency, aiming to enhance its energy production while minimizing its ecological footprint.

EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) will release its first quarter 2023 financial and operating results on April 26, 2023, after the market closes. A conference call for analysts will take place on April 27, 2023, starting at 10:00 a.m. ET. During the call, the company will discuss its financial outcomes and other relevant matters, followed by a Q&A session. Investors can access a live audio webcast via EQT's investor relations website, with a replay available for one year post-event. EQT is a leading independent natural gas producer operating primarily in the Marcellus and Utica Shales in the Appalachian Basin, committed to sustainable practices and operational efficiency.

EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) has launched its first nature-based carbon offset initiative partnering with the Wheeling Park Commission, Teralytic, and Climate Smart Environmental Consulting. This project will manage over 1,000 acres of forest land to generate carbon offsets, leveraging Teralytic's advanced soil probe technology for accurate measurement of offsets.

The initiative aims to reduce or remove CO2 emissions, supporting EQT's goal of achieving net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. The project adheres to Conservation Practice Standards by the USDA and aligns with Verra guidelines for effective emissions reductions. Additionally, EQT is collaborating with Wheeling Country Day School on a soil health educational program.

EQT Corporation and Context Labs have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the commercialization of verified low carbon intensity natural gas products and carbon credits. This collaboration is focused on emissions tracking, reporting, and verification, supporting EQT's commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. Through Context Labs' Decarbonization-as-a-Service platform, EQT will integrate emissions data across its operations, enabling the certification of low-carbon products. The partnership aims to validate emissions reductions and enhance transparency in environmental data, playing a crucial role in the energy sector's transition.

EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT), the largest natural gas producer in the U.S., has donated oil and gas production equipment to JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya, Ukraine's top gas producer, to aid in restoring damaged facilities amid wartime challenges. This donation aims to support energy reliability in Ukraine, where the ongoing conflict has severely impacted production capabilities. The equipment, delivered with U.S. government support, will expedite repairs and help meet critical gas needs. Ukrgasvydobuvannya produces 12.5 bcm of gas, constituting nearly 70% of Ukraine's total gas output.

EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) reported strong financial and operational results for Q4 and full-year 2022. The company repurchased 5.9 million shares for $200 million, retiring over $283 million in debt. EQT generated approximately $3.5 billion in net cash from operating activities and nearly $2 billion in free cash flow. Proved reserves increased to 25.0 Tcfe, with discounted future cash flows rising by $23 billion to $40 billion. EQT plans to acquire Tug Hill and XcL Midstream, expected to lower corporate free cash flow breakeven by $0.15/MMBtu. The company doubled its share repurchase authorization to $2 billion and aims to enhance its liquidity with a year-end debt retirement target of $4 billion.

EQT Corporation announced the planned transition of David Khani, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 2023. The company will search for a successor, and Mr. Khani will assist the Board during this transition. CEO Toby Z. Rice expressed gratitude for Mr. Khani's contributions, acknowledging his pivotal role since 2020 in improving EQT's financial position and credit rating, and executing a successful debt repayment strategy. Mr. Khani expressed pride in his time at EQT and readiness for his next chapter. EQT operates primarily in the Appalachian Basin, focusing on natural gas production.