Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.64
EQT Corporation (EQT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.0%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
4 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$0.64
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout13.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR5.0%
5Y CAGR84.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.0%
1Y Total Return28.8%
5Y Total Return247.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$34,71310Y ago$21,21420Y ago$34,257
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). EQT's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
EQT Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
EQT has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.0% and 5-year CAGR of 84.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EQT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.0% dividend yield, 1.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 247.1%, with dividends contributing 14.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,214 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.68
Avg/Payment$0.1340
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026Latest | $0.1650 | — | 1.12% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $0.1650 | ↑ +4.8% | 1.14% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $0.1575 | — | 1.22% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 7, 2025 | $0.1575 | — | 1.17% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.1575 | — | 1.17% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | $0.1575 | — | 1.57% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | $0.1575 | — | 2.08% | Sep 1, 2024 |
| May 7, 2024 | $0.1575 | — | 1.54% | Jun 1, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: U.S. natural gas shale producers
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#4 of 6
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
4Y
84.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.0%
#6 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EQTEQT Corporation | $38.3B | 1.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
1st EXEExpand Energy Corpor… | $25.7B | 100.0% | 42.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd ARAntero Resources Cor… | $11.4B | 1.1% | — | 2 | Unknown |
RRCRange Resources Corp… | $9.8B | 0.9% | — | 1 | Unknown |
GPORGulfport Energy Corp… | $3.9B | 0.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd EPSNEpsilon Energy Ltd. | $113M | 4.9% | 2.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $0.64 | 1.2% | 4 | $3.80 | 16.8% | 5.96x | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $0.63 | 3.7% | 4 | $0.41 | 153.7% | 0.65x | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $0.61 | 10.5% | 4 | $4.20 | 14.5% | 6.91x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $0.55 | — | 4 | $4.38 | 12.6% | 7.96x | 4.1% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-3.57 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.03 | -75.0% | 1 | $-3.71 | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2019 | $0.12 | 10.1% | 4 | $-4.79 | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $0.11 | 66.8% | 5 | $-8.60 | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.07 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.04 | 0.8% | 123.08x | 0.5% |
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How much dividend does EQT pay per share?
EQT Corporation (EQT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.64 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is EQT's next ex-dividend date?
EQT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EQT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is EQT's dividend safe?
EQT's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +13.7%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EQT a Dividend Payer?
Yes, EQT Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +84.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does EQT pay dividends?
EQT Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.64 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EQT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EQT five years ago would be worth approximately $34,713 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EQT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EQT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.