Best Stocks: A name that's a standout in its sector, with terrific fundamentals and nice chart set-up
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: CNBC
Energy Sector Performance: The energy sector has struggled in 2025, with only 35% of S&P 500 Energy stocks above their 50-day moving average. Despite this, four energy stocks—EQT Corp., Expand Energy, Williams Cos., and Kinder Morgan—are highlighted as potential strong performers, particularly EQT which has shown significant year-to-date growth.
Investment Insights: EQT is noted for its profitability and growth potential, with a projected 110% EPS growth this year. The analysis emphasizes the importance of focusing on quality stocks within underperforming sectors, suggesting that EQT's defined risk levels make it an attractive investment opportunity.
Analyst Views on EQT
Wall Street analysts forecast EQT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EQT is 63.71 USD with a low forecast of 50.00 USD and a high forecast of 72.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
19 Analyst Rating
13 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 49.920
Low
50.00
Averages
63.71
High
72.00
Current: 49.920
Low
50.00
Averages
63.71
High
72.00
About EQT
EQT Corporation is a premier, vertically integrated American natural gas company with production and midstream operations focused on the Appalachian Basin. It has operations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. It owns or leases approximately 610,000 net acres in Pennsylvania. Most of the acreage is located in the southwestern region of the state, with the majority located in Greene and Washington Counties. It is developing the Marcellus Shale and Upper Devonian Shale in this area. It also owns or leases 405,000 net acres in West Virginia. Most of the acreage is located in the northwestern region of the state, with the majority located in Doddridge, Marion, Tyler and Wetzel Counties. It owns or leases 65,000 net acres in eastern Ohio and is developing the Utica Shale in Belmont County. It operates Utica wells throughout its Ohio acreage. The Marcellus Shale lies nearly a mile or more beneath the surface throughout much of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
