BofA Securities has recently resumed EQT Corp (EQT) stock to Buy rating, as announced on October 28, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on October 3, 2024, Citigroup had raised the stock from a Neutral to Buy, setting a price target of $44 for EQT stock. Citigroup also resumed Neutral rating with a price target of $37. Additionally, Piper Sandler reduced Neutral rating on August 15, 2024, with a target price of $32. Wells Fargo analysts, in their report published on August 14, 2024, also raised Overweight rating and set a price target of $40 for EQT Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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EQT Corp (EQT) Stock Trading Recap
On Wednesday, EQT Corp (EQT) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $38.57 which represents a slight increase of $1.26 or 3.38% from the prior close of $37.31. The stock opened at $37.28 and touched a low of $37.1 during the day, reaching a high of $38.83. The volume of shares traded was 9.98 million exceeding the average volume of 6.77 million.
EQT Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, EQT Corp (EQT) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 6.58% over the last five trades and 6.40% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -0.23%, and it has gained 14.83% in the previous three months. Currently, EQT is trading at 4.41%, 9.82%, and 6.22% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, EQT, a Energy sector stock, is trading -14.72% below its 52-week high but remains 28.48% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.95 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
EQT Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
EQT Corp’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of -3.22% and a profit margin of 6.57%, with a gross margin of -0.23%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, EQT Corp’s market capitalization stands at $22.94 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 45.71, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 12.94. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 4.79, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 1.13, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 0.75% of EQT Corp (EQT)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 109.35%.
Notable insider trades include Jordan William E., EVP, GC AND CORP SEC at EQT Corp (EQT), who sold 35000 shares on May 29 ’24, at $40.72 each, totaling $1.43 million. On May 28 ’24, Evancho Lesley, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, sold 46884 shares for $41.29 each, amounting to $1.94 million.