We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
You are being directed to ZacksTrade, a division of LBMZ Securities and licensed broker-dealer. ZacksTrade and Zacks.com are separate companies. The web link between the two companies is not a solicitation or offer to invest in a particular security or type of security. ZacksTrade does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating individual securities.
If you wish to go to ZacksTrade, click OK. If you do not, click Cancel.
What's in Store for EQT Corporation (EQT) in Q4 Earnings?
Read MoreHide Full Article
EQT Corporation (EQT - Free Report) is set to report fourth-quarter 2023 earnings on Feb 13, after the closing bell.
In the last reported quarter, the company’s earnings of 30 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 12 cents due to higher sales volumes. Declining realizations of commodity prices and higher operating costs partially offset the positives. EQT’s earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in one of the trailing four quarters and beat the same thrice, delivering an average surprise of 103.4%. This is depicted in the graph below.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter earnings per share of 48 cents has witnessed four downward revisions and nine upward movements over the past 30 days. The estimated figure suggests an improvement of 14.3% from the year-ago quarter’s reported number.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter revenues of $1.5 billion indicates a 15.5% rise from the year-ago reported figure.
Factors to Consider
Per data provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average spot Henry Hub natural gas prices per million Btu in October, November and December were $2.98, $2.71 and $2.52, respectively, down from $5.66, $5.45 and $5.53 in the prior-year quarters.
On the production front, we expect the company, having a strong footprint in the prolific Marcellus shale play, to produce 20.3% year-over-year higher natural gas equivalent volumes.
Thus, although lower commodity prices are likely to have hurt EQT’s bottom line, higher production may have nullified the negative partially.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not indicate an earnings beat for EQT this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: EQT’s Earnings ESP is +0.72%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Stocks to Consider
Here are three firms that you may want to consider, as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.
The partnership is scheduled to release fourth-quarter earnings on Feb 21. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WES’s earnings is pegged at 78 cents per share, suggesting a decline from the year-ago figure.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +5.55% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Cheniere Energy is scheduled to release fourth-quarter earnings on Feb 22. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LNG’s earnings is pegged at $2.70 per share.
Enbridge Inc (ENB - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.14% and is a Zacks #3 Ranked player at present.
ENB is scheduled to release fourth-quarter results on Feb 9. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Enbridge’s earnings is pegged at 50 cents per share, suggesting a year-over-year improvement.
Image: Shutterstock
What's in Store for EQT Corporation (EQT) in Q4 Earnings?
EQT Corporation (EQT - Free Report) is set to report fourth-quarter 2023 earnings on Feb 13, after the closing bell.
In the last reported quarter, the company’s earnings of 30 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 12 cents due to higher sales volumes. Declining realizations of commodity prices and higher operating costs partially offset the positives. EQT’s earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in one of the trailing four quarters and beat the same thrice, delivering an average surprise of 103.4%. This is depicted in the graph below.
EQT Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
EQT Corporation price-eps-surprise | EQT Corporation Quote
Estimate Trend
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter earnings per share of 48 cents has witnessed four downward revisions and nine upward movements over the past 30 days. The estimated figure suggests an improvement of 14.3% from the year-ago quarter’s reported number.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter revenues of $1.5 billion indicates a 15.5% rise from the year-ago reported figure.
Factors to Consider
Per data provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average spot Henry Hub natural gas prices per million Btu in October, November and December were $2.98, $2.71 and $2.52, respectively, down from $5.66, $5.45 and $5.53 in the prior-year quarters.
On the production front, we expect the company, having a strong footprint in the prolific Marcellus shale play, to produce 20.3% year-over-year higher natural gas equivalent volumes.
Thus, although lower commodity prices are likely to have hurt EQT’s bottom line, higher production may have nullified the negative partially.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not indicate an earnings beat for EQT this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: EQT’s Earnings ESP is +0.72%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Stocks to Consider
Here are three firms that you may want to consider, as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.
Western Midstream Partners LP (WES - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +4.01% and a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The partnership is scheduled to release fourth-quarter earnings on Feb 21. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WES’s earnings is pegged at 78 cents per share, suggesting a decline from the year-ago figure.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +5.55% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Cheniere Energy is scheduled to release fourth-quarter earnings on Feb 22. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LNG’s earnings is pegged at $2.70 per share.
Enbridge Inc (ENB - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.14% and is a Zacks #3 Ranked player at present.
ENB is scheduled to release fourth-quarter results on Feb 9. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Enbridge’s earnings is pegged at 50 cents per share, suggesting a year-over-year improvement.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.