EQT Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Production

Core Insights - EQT Corporation reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings from continuing operations of 45 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 44 cents, and a significant improvement from a loss of 8 cents in the same quarter last year [1][9] - Adjusted operating revenues rose to $1,599 million from $1,183 million year-over-year, although it fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,793 million [1][9] Production - Sales volume increased to 568 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe) from 508 Bcfe year-over-year, but missed the estimate of 569 Bcfe [3] - Natural gas sales volume was 534.4 Bcf, up from 474.1 Bcf in the prior year, but also missed the estimate of 535.3 Bcf [3] - Total liquid sales volume reached 5,631 thousand barrels (MBbls), slightly up from 5,573 MBbls year-over-year, but below the projection of 5,660.6 MBbls [3] Commodity Price Realizations - The average realized price for natural gas equivalent was $2.81 per thousand cubic feet (Mcfe), an increase from $2.33 year-over-year [4] - The average natural gas price, including cash-settled derivatives, rose to $2.69 per Mcf from $2.16 [4] - The natural gas sales price was $3.63 per Mcf, significantly higher than $2.02 recorded a year ago [4] - Oil price was reported at $51.70 per barrel, down from $61.96 year-over-year, and below the estimate of $47.19 [5] Expenses - Total operating expenses increased to $1.42 billion from $949.5 million in the prior-year quarter [6] - Gathering expenses decreased to 8 cents per Mcfe from 59 cents year-over-year, while transmission expenses rose to 45 cents per Mcfe from 35 cents [6] - Lease operating expenses remained flat at 9 cents year-over-year [6] Cash Flows - Adjusted operating cash flow totaled $918 million, up from $405 million a year ago [7] - Free cash flow improved to $340 million from a negative $171 million in the same quarter last year [7] Capex & Balance Sheet - Total capital expenditure was $554 million, down from $576 million reported a year ago [10] - As of June 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $555 million and net debt of $7.76 billion [10] Guidance - For Q3 2025, EQT anticipates total sales volume between 590-640 Bcfe [11] - The full-year sales volume forecast has been raised to 2,300-2,400 Bcfe, an increase of 100 Bcfe from earlier projections [11] - Capital expenditures are projected to be in the range of $2,300-$2,450 million for the full year [11]