The **Operating Cash Flow was so low** in Q2 2024 primarily due to **lower cash operating revenues** as the company experienced reduced realized prices for natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and oil. Additionally, **unfavorable timing of working capital payments** and **higher operating expenses**—including increased lease operating expenses (LOE) and production taxes—further contributed to the decline. These negatives were only partially offset by **higher net cash settlements on derivatives** during the period.  **[0000033213-24-000032_eqt-20240630.htm:39]** **[0000033213-24-000030_ex9916302024earningsrelease.htm:1]** 

Why was Operating Cash Flow so low in Q2 2024?

The lower operating cash flow in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 was due to several factors. **Lower cash operating revenues** resulted from a significant reduction in average realized prices for natural gas and liquids, with the price per Mcfe falling from **$4.11** to **$3.22**.  **[0000033213-24-000019_ex9913312024earningsrelease.htm:1]** **[0000033213-24-000018_ex9913312024earningsrelease.htm:1]**  Additionally, **unfavorable timing of working capital payments** negatively impacted cash flows, evidenced by lower decreases in accounts receivable and accounts payable in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023.  **[0000033213-24-000021_eqt-20240331.htm:3]**  Furthermore, **higher operating expenses**—including increased production taxes, lease operating expenses (rising from **$0.06/Mcfe** to **$0.10/Mcfe**), and higher selling, general, and administrative costs per unit—along with changes in net cash settlements on derivatives, contributed to the substantial decline.  **[0000033213-24-000021_eqt-20240331.htm:3]** **[0000033213-24-000019_ex9913312024earningsrelease.htm:1]** **[0000033213-24-000018_ex9913312024earningsrelease.htm:1]** 

What factors led to lower Operating Cash Flow in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023?

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The surge in total assets in Q3 2024 was primarily driven by a set of strategic moves. **EQT's acquisition of Equitrans Midstream Corporation** in July 2024 significantly expanded its asset base by adding crucial gathering, transmission, and storage assets to its portfolio.  **[0000033213-24-000042_ex9919302024earningsrelease.htm:0]** **[20241029NE43454:0]** **[20241029NE43454:1]**  Additionally, **substantial capital expenditures of $558 million** were made during the quarter, which further boosted asset levels.  **[0000033213-24-000042_ex9919302024earningsrelease.htm:0]** **[20241029NE43454:0]**  Finally, **financing activities including the issuance of $10.6 billion in senior notes** and related borrowings played a role in increasing the overall asset figures.  **[20241029NE43454:10]** 

Why did Total assets surge in Q3 2024?

The sharp increase in **Senior Notes** during Q3 2024 was driven by several key factors. **EQT issued new senior notes** with an aggregate principal amount of **$750 million** to prepay term loans, and through a merger with Equitrans Midstream, it consolidated several existing senior notes (including amounts of **$400 million**, **$500 million**, **$500 million**, **$900 million**, **$850 million**, and **$800 million**) into its balance sheet. Additionally, debt repayments and a strategic tender offer for certain EQM senior notes further influenced the overall change in the total senior notes outstanding ( **[0000033213-24-000047_eqt-20240930.htm:29]**   **[0000033213-24-000047_eqt-20240930.htm:24]**   **[0000033213-24-000047_eqt-20240930.htm:25]**   **[0001104659-24-126982_tm2430577d1_ex99-1.htm:0]**   **[20241210NE76053:0]**   **[0001104659-24-122342_tm2429194d1_ex99-2.htm:0]** ).

What drove the sharp increase in Senior notes in Q3 2024?

The unusually low **current portion of debt** in Q2 2024 is primarily due to the retirement of approximately **$600 million** of 2025 senior notes, which was funded through the proceeds from partial non-operated asset monetization.  **[20240723NE67893:0]** **[0000033213-24-000030_ex9916302024earningsrelease.htm:0]**  Additionally, compared to previous periods, the composition of the current portion changed; whereas it previously included the Company's 1.75% convertible notes and a portion of the note payable to EQM, in Q2 2024 it is limited to a portion of the note payable to EQM.  **[20240723NE67893:8]** **[0000033213-24-000030_ex9916302024earningsrelease.htm:9]** 

Why is the Current portion of debt unusually low in Q2 2024?

The documents do not provide a definitive explanation for the significant drop in cash and cash equivalents. It is noted that cash decreased from **$80,977 thousand** at the end of December 31, 2023, to **$29,974 thousand** as of June 30, 2024. The change could potentially be attributed to various factors such as **operational, investment, or financing activities** (which might include capital expenditures, debt repayments, or other strategic financial decisions), but the specific reasons are not explicitly detailed in the documents.  **[0000033213-24-000032_eqt-20240630.htm:2]** 

What explains the significant drop in Cash and cash equivalents in Q2 2024?

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The sharp drop in **Operating Income** in Q2 2024 resulted from several factors, including **lower derivative gains**, a **significant increase in operating expenses** (notably higher **depreciation and depletion** and increased **production costs**), and **higher impairment and lease expiration costs**. These expenses more than offset the benefits from **higher sales revenue** and a one‐time large **gain on the sale/exchange of long-lived assets**, leading to the substantially lower Operating Income in Q2 2024.  **[20240723NE67893:11]** **[20240723NE67893:1]** 

Why did Operating Income drop so sharply in Q2 2024?

The negative Operating Income in **Q3 2024** was primarily driven by a combination of factors. **Operating expenses** increased significantly, with notable rises in **Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization (DDA)**, **production expenses**, and especially **other operating expenses** (which were largely tied to transaction and merger-related costs). Additionally, there were **lower derivative gains** and **increased SG&A expenses** that compounded the impact, despite a modest increase in operating revenues.  **[20241029NE43454:13]** **[0000033213-24-000047_eqt-20240930.htm:11]** 

What factors led to a negative Operating Income in Q3 2024?

The net income for Q2 2024, while showing a turnaround compared to Q2 2023, was partly moderated by offsetting factors. Although a **substantial gain on the NEPA Non-Operated Asset Divestiture** and **increased sales** helped improve results, the net income was pushed lower by **increased operating expenses**—notably higher depreciation, depletion, and production costs incurred during the integration of assets from recent acquisitions—and a **lower gain on derivatives** that reduced the overall positive impact, even as an income tax benefit further helped the bottom line.  **[0000033213-24-000032_eqt-20240630.htm:29]** **[20240723NE67893:1]** **[20240723NE67893:6]** 

Why is Net Income unusually low in Q2 2024?

EQT’s net income turned negative in Q3 2024 primarily due to a combination of **increased operating expenses**—including higher depreciation, depletion, and amortization (from **$446,886 thousand to $589,299 thousand**), a significant jump in other operating costs (from **$36,209 thousand to $290,174 thousand**), and increased production expenses—as well as a **lower gain on derivatives** and **substantially higher net interest expense** (rising from **$60,427 thousand to $158,299 thousand**). Additionally, acquisition-related costs from the Equitrans Midstream Merger and **curtailments in sales volume** further contributed to the decline, turning a prior net income into a sizable net loss.  **[20241029NE43454:13]** **[0000033213-24-000047_eqt-20240930.htm:48]** 

What caused Net Income to turn negative in Q3 2024?

**Total Operating Revenues declined in Q2 2024 primarily due to a sharp drop in the gain on derivatives and a significant decrease in net marketing services and other revenues. The gain on derivatives fell from **$164,386 thousand** in Q2 2023 to **$61,333 thousand** in Q2 2024, a decline of **$103,053 thousand** (or 62.7%).  **[0000033213-24-000030_ex9916302024earningsrelease.htm:12]** **[0000033213-24-000032_eqt-20240630.htm:33]**  Additionally, net marketing services and other revenues decreased from **$6,040 thousand** in Q2 2023 to **$1,662 thousand** in Q2 2024, a reduction of **$4,378 thousand** (or 72.5%).  **[0000033213-24-000030_ex9916302024earningsrelease.htm:12]** **[0000033213-24-000032_eqt-20240630.htm:33]**  Although higher sales of natural gas, NGLs, and oil partially offset these declines, they were not enough to prevent the overall reduction in revenues.**  **[0000033213-24-000030_ex9916302024earningsrelease.htm:12]** **[0000033213-24-000032_eqt-20240630.htm:33]** 

Why did Total Operating Revenues decline in Q2 2024?

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Net cash settlements received on derivatives [USD, Thousands]

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Cash and cash equivalents (USD, thousands)

Current portion of debt (USD, thousands)

Revolving credit facility borrowings (USD, thousands)

Senior notes (USD, thousands)

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Total Operating Revenues (USD, thousands)

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(Income) Loss from Investments (USD, thousands)

Other Income (USD, thousands)

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Interest Expense, Net (USD, thousands)

(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes (USD, thousands)

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Net (Loss) Income (USD, thousands)

Net (Loss) Income Attributable to EQT Corporation (USD, thousands)

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