EQT and Range Resources Are Merging: Is It Time to Buy the New U.S. Natural Gas Titan?

EQT will acquire Range Resources in an all-stock deal valued at $13 billion, creating the largest U.S. natural gas producer with combined enterprise value exceeding $50 billion. The merger is expected to close in Q1 2027 and will generate $325 million in annual corporate/operational cost savings plus $300 million from post-production optimization. With strong natural gas demand from AI infrastructure and data centers, EQT stock trading at an 11% free-cash-flow yield presents an attractive investment opportunity.

10/29/2026, 11:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether SRGY, RRC, MFIC are Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating three companies for potential securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duties. Surgery Partners (SGRY) is being acquired by HealthSpan Partners for $23.50 per share, Range Resources (RRC) is being sold to EQT Corporation with Range shareholders expected to own 27% of the combined entity, and MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (MFIC) is being acquired by Ares Capital with MFIC shareholders expected to own 5% of the combined company. The firm is seeking increased consideration and additional disclosures on behalf of shareholders.

10/27/2026, 9:31 PM • GlobeNewswire

Why Range Resources Stock Surged Today

Range Resources stock jumped nearly 18% after announcing an all-stock acquisition deal by EQT, creating a natural gas giant valued at over $50 billion. The merged company expects $325 million in annual cost savings and $20 billion in free cash flow over five years, positioning it to capitalize on rising LNG demand in Asia and Europe, plus growing natural gas demand from AI data centers.

10/26/2026, 6:27 PM • The Motley Fool

EQT Is Building a $50 Billion Natural Gas Giant as AI Power Demand Surges

EQT is acquiring Range Resources in an all-stock deal to create a $50 billion natural gas giant, positioning itself as the largest U.S. gas producer with over 9 Bcfe/d production capacity. The merger is driven by surging AI data center power demand, with EQT strategically locking in long-term supply agreements at premium prices. However, the company faces risks from potential AI infrastructure slowdown.

10/26/2026, 10:45 AM • The Motley Fool

The Next Big AI Bottleneck Isn't Chips -- It's Natural Gas. Here Are the Stocks to Buy Before the Crunch.

According to Chronometer Partners CIO Matthew Smith, natural gas will become critical to meet surging power demand from AI and other sources. U.S. natural gas exports are expected to ramp from 15 Bcf to 35 Bcf per day by 2030, with a potential 5 Bcf daily deficit emerging by 2027-2028. Smith recommends investing in natural gas producers, nuclear, and solar companies to capitalize on this emerging opportunity.

07/22/2026, 12:27 PM • The Motley Fool

Range Declares Quarterly Dividend

Range Resources Corporation (NYSE: RRC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable on June 26, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 12, 2026.

05/29/2026, 6:30 AM • Benzinga

S&P 500 Slides, Gold Crashes As $100 Oil Stokes Stagflation Fears: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

Markets sold off sharply on March 19, 2026, as Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure pushed crude oil above $100/barrel, triggering stagflation concerns. The S&P 500 hit its lowest close since mid-November, while the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and rising inflation projections pushed Treasury yields higher. Gold plummeted 4.5% as real yields climbed, while energy stocks surged and precious metals miners collapsed.

03/19/2026, 1:36 PM • Benzinga

Range Increases Quarterly Dividend By 11%

Range Resources Corporation announced an 11% increase to its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.10 per share (payable March 27, 2026) with an annualized dividend of $0.40 per share. The increase reflects the company's financial performance as a leading U.S. independent natural gas and NGL producer operating primarily in the Appalachian Basin.

02/27/2026, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Range Declares Quarterly Dividend

Range Resources Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share, payable on December 26, 2025, to stockholders of record as of December 12, 2025.

11/28/2025, 6:10 AM • Benzinga

Range Declares Quarterly Dividend

Range Resources Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share, payable on September 26, 2025 to stockholders of record as of September 12, 2025.

08/29/2025, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire