EQT Corporation
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
EQT's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 12.2% earnings payout ratio & 9.8% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.7x current ratio & Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 84.34% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 12.2%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 9.8%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 7.3%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Current Ratio: 0.7xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- Dividend Cut: YesDividend was cut or suspended in recent history.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
CautionProfitability
SafeDividend Track Record
CautionAbout EQT Corporation
EQT Corporation is America's only large-scale, vertically integrated natural gas producer, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on hydrocarbon exploration and pipeline transport, primarily operating in the Appalachian Basin with significant presence in the Marcellus and Utica shale formations. EQT's business model combines upstream natural gas production with midstream infrastructure ownership and operation, including gathering systems and transmission assets through its interest in EQT Midstream Partners. The company serves marketers, utilities, and industrial operators across the Eastern United States. EQT's strategy centers on low-cost natural gas production, supported by substantial drilling inventories and integrated midstream infrastructure. The company has achieved net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions and maintains an investment-grade balance sheet. Through its diversified operations, EQT provides reliable natural gas supply to support power generation, LNG export, and industrial demand while emphasizing operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.17%
Annual Dividend
$0.65
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
12.24%
FCF Payout Ratio
9.84%
Stock Price
$55.96
52-Week Range
$48.47 – $68.24
Dividend History (2016–2025)
EQT annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
EQT earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 6, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 1, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
5.10%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
84.34%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
25.61%
3-Year Total Growth
16.09%
5-Year Total Growth
2028.33%
10-Year Total Growth
877.79%
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