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EQT

EQT Corporation

EQT

Energy · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.19%

Annual Dividend

$0.66

Payout Ratio

12%

5-Yr Growth

39.4%

Ex-Date

May 6, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

EQT Dividend Safety Score

76/ 100
Grade B

Safe

Dividend-growth streak3 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2013
Earnings payout coverage12% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage16% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.21
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is EQT a good dividend stock?

Yes

EQT Corporation (EQT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.19% ($0.66/yr), with 11 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 11 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (12%)
  • Strong 39.4% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 143% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2013

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.19%
Payout Ratio
12%
Annual Dividend
$0.66
5-Yr Avg Growth
39.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 6, 2026
Years of Growth
11
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.54
Market Cap
$34.6B
P/E Ratio
10.5
5-Yr Total Return
143%
52-Week Range
$48.47 – $68.24
Dividend Safety
B · 76/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2013)
EQT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 6, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.66 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$16.50
Annual$66.00
Monthly avg$5.50