EQT Corp: reports total gain on derivatives of $100,000,000

What happened EQT Corporation (“EQT”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on Oct 13, 2026 stating that it expects to report a total gain on derivatives of $100,000,000 for the three months ended Sep 30, 2026. The filing states EQT expects to report net cash settlements received on derivatives of $70,000,000 for the three months ended Sep 30, 2026.

Key details

• Total gain on derivatives expected: $100,000,000 for the three months ended Sep 30, 2026.
• Net cash settlements received on NYMEX natural gas hedge positions: $68,000,000.
• Net cash settlements received on basis and liquids hedge positions: $2,000,000; total net cash settlements received on derivatives: $70,000,000.
• The filing states there were no premiums paid or received for derivatives that settled during the period; amounts are preliminary and subject to change and will be finalized in EQT’s Form 10-Q for the period ended Sep 30, 2026 or in the corresponding earnings release. The filing also states the information is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Why it may matter The Form 8-K was filed under Item 2.02 (results of operations and financial condition), which covers reported operating results such as derivative gains and cash settlements. The filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.