EQT Corporation (EQT): A High-Growth Large Cap Stock Upgraded at Moody’s Ratings
Key takeaways
- On May 30, Moody’s Ratings upgraded EQT Corp (NYSE:EQT) outlook to positive from stable.
- The Baa3 senior unsecured rating underscores the scale of one of the country’s largest natural gas producers.
- The positive outlook is also in response to the company’s rapid debt reduction following the 2024 acquisition of Equitrans Midstream Corporation.
EQT Corporation (EQT): A High-Growth Large Cap Stock Upgraded at Moody’s Ratings Abdul Rahman Sun, June 21, 2026 at 1:50 AM GMT+7 2 min read EQT NG=F EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) is one of the high-growth large-cap stocks to invest in now. On May 30, Moody’s Ratings upgraded EQT Corp (NYSE:EQT) outlook to positive from stable. With the upgrade, the rating firm also affirmed the company’s Baa3 senior unsecured notes rating and Baa3 senior unsecured shelf rating.
The Baa3 senior unsecured rating underscores the scale of one of the country’s largest natural gas producers. It also affirms its advantageous cost structure and the benefits of vertical integration following the 2024 acquisition of Equitrans Midstream Corporation.
The positive outlook is also in response to the company’s rapid debt reduction following the 2024 acquisition of Equitrans Midstream Corporation. EQT Corp has reduced its debt by about $8 billion since the deal closed, through asset sales and the generation of significant free cash flow.