EQT stock drops as U.S. natural gas prices hit an 11-week low — what to watch next week
New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:31 EST — Market closed. EQT Corp shares dropped 2.1% on Friday, closing at $51.09, lagging behind a broader U.S. rally. The S&P 500 gained 0.65%, while the Dow rose 0.48%. The market will be closed Sunday ahead of Monday’s reopening. (MarketWatch) This is crucial since EQT trades on the strip, not the front-month price. When Henry Hub eases up, the cash flow calculations for gas producers shift fast—and this month, weather models have carried the bulk of the load. U.S. natural gas futures dropped roughly 2% to hit an 11-week low on Friday, with