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EQT to Acquire Fort Worth’s Range Resources in $13B Deal

Range Resources (RRC) agreed to be acquired by EQT (EQT) in a $13B all-stock deal, creating a natural gas producer with an enterprise value of over $50B. EQT will lead the combined company, with Range's CEO joining its board. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2027, pending approvals. Range reported $1.9B revenue in H1 2026, up from $1.5B in H1 2025, while EQT reported $5.2B in H1 2026, up from $4.3B in H1 2025.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 8:25 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$EQTBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The merger creates a natural‑gas platform with >$50 billion enterprise value, likely driving share price reactions for both companies.

02

Market read

A material M&A event that reshapes the U.S. natural‑gas sector and offers immediate trading opportunities.

03

What to watch

Potential antitrust review and the impact of future commodity price volatility on the combined entity.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: immediate

Background

The article reports the first public disclosure of EQT's $13 billion all‑stock acquisition of Range Resources, detailing deal terms and expected ownership structure.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$EQTBullishHigh confidence
Context

EQT announced a $13 billion all‑stock acquisition of Range Resources, creating the largest U.S. natural‑gas producer.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in the scale benefits of the merger

Evidence & confidence

The transaction is a material, first‑report M&A event that expands EQT's production footprint and market position.

$RRCBullishHigh confidence
Context

Range Resources agreed to be acquired by EQT in a $13 billion all‑stock transaction, with its shareholders to receive EQT stock.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in the acquisition premium

Evidence & confidence

The deal provides a clear exit premium for RRC shareholders and consolidates natural‑gas assets.

Market effects

Sector

Creates the largest U.S. natural‑gas producer, potentially reshaping the Appalachian Basin supply dynamics.

Regional

May boost natural‑gas prices regionally as consolidated production capacity increases.

Global

Strengthens U.S. natural‑gas export capacity, influencing global energy supply outlook.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Integration challenges and dilution could weigh on EQT's stock, and the deal may face regulatory hurdles.

Key entities

  • Company
    EQT

    US‑listed natural‑gas producer acquiring Range Resources.

  • Company
    Range Resources

    US‑listed natural‑gas producer being acquired.

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