Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) has been assigned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty research firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fifteen have assigned a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 12 month target price among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $130.2917.

EXE has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Expand Energy in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. TD Cowen upgraded shares of Expand Energy to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. UBS Group decreased their price objective on shares of Expand Energy from $154.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Piper Sandler dropped their target price on shares of Expand Energy from $138.00 to $137.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price target on shares of Expand Energy from $145.00 to $144.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 5th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Capital Research Global Investors grew its stake in Expand Energy by 161.5% in the third quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 15,959,335 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,695,520,000 after purchasing an additional 9,856,576 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its position in Expand Energy by 36,574.9% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 2,420,912 shares of the company’s stock valued at $267,172,000 after buying an additional 2,414,311 shares during the period. Victory Capital Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Expand Energy by 192.0% during the 4th quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 3,286,361 shares of the company’s stock valued at $362,683,000 after buying an additional 2,160,979 shares in the last quarter. Phoenix Financial Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Expand Energy in the 3rd quarter worth about $169,783,000. Finally, Dragoneer Investment Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Expand Energy in the 4th quarter worth about $145,633,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.93% of the company’s stock.

Expand Energy Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ EXE opened at $102.75 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $107.48 and its 200 day moving average is $105.94. The stock has a market cap of $24.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.19 and a beta of 0.46. Expand Energy has a 1-year low of $91.01 and a 1-year high of $126.62. The company has a current ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28.

Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.89 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.28 billion. Expand Energy had a net margin of 7.99% and a return on equity of 6.31%. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Expand Energy will post 1.33 EPS for the current fiscal year.

More Expand Energy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Expand Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly beat — EXE reported stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue and EPS, with revenue well above consensus and EPS topping estimates, which supports near-term sentiment. Expand Energy (EXE) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Balance-sheet move — Management announced a plan to cut about $1 billion of debt in 2026, which reduces leverage risk and can be viewed positively by fixed‑income and equity investors. Expand Energy beats fourth-quarter profit estimates, plans $1 bln debt cut in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and momentum support — Multiple recent buy/overweight ratings and mid‑to‑high price targets (median target ~$140) alongside positive momentum commentary provide upside conviction for some investors. Expand Energy (EXE) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: 2026 outlook released — Management issued a 2026 outlook with guidance details in the press release/slide deck; investors will parse the specifics for growth versus margin assumptions. Expand Energy Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results, Issues 2026 Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Momentum narratives — Commentary pieces highlight EXE as a momentum name, which can amplify moves in either direction depending on flows. Here’s Why Expand Energy (EXE) is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability mix — Despite revenue and gross‑profit gains, operating profit and net income fell materially year‑over‑year, which raises questions about margins, one‑time items or higher costs that investors dislike. Expand Energy (EXE) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Institutional repositioning — Recent filings show large, mixed moves among big asset managers (some large reductions), which can pressure the stock if selling outweighs new demand. Expand Energy (EXE) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings

About Expand Energy

Expand Energy Corporation is an independent natural gas producer principally in the United States. Expand Energy Corporation, formerly known as Chesapeake Energy Corporation, is based in OKLAHOMA CITY.