UPDATE: Credit Suisse Upgrades EQT Midstream Partners LP to Outperform, Raises PT on Good 1Q13 Results

In a report published Friday, Credit Suisse analyst John Edwards upgraded the rating on EQT Midstream Partners LP EQM from Neutral to Outperform, and raised the price target from $41.00 to $47.00. In the report, Edwards noted, “We are raising EQM to Outperform after it reported 1Q:13 results well above CS and consensus and also increased its FY2013 adjusted EBITDA and DCF guidance. EQM reported $26.7mm vs. CS $24.1mm and consensus $21.1mm. DCF/unit came in at $0.69 vs. CS $0.53 and consensus $0.49. EQM cited higher expected throughput on its assets as activity in the Marcellus Shale continues to be robust. EQM raised its FY2013 adjusted EBITDA guidance from $80-$83mm to $90-$95mm and its total DCF guidance from $61-$64mm to $71-$76mm.” EQT Midstream Partners LP closed on Thursday at $41.25.