Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) Stock Has Consensus Target Price of $123.11

Shares of Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-three research firms that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, fifteen have given a buy recommendation and three have given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $123.11.

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on EXE. Johnson Rice cut Expand Energy from a “buy” rating to an “accumulate” rating and cut their target price for the stock from $135.00 to $125.00 in a report on Monday, August 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $117.00 price target on shares of Expand Energy in a research note on Tuesday, October 20th. Raymond James Financial decreased their price target on shares of Expand Energy from $147.00 to $141.00 and set a “strong-buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Benchmark lowered their price objective on shares of Expand Energy from $124.00 to $109.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Roth Capital reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $93.00 price objective on shares of Expand Energy in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th.

Key Expand Energy News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Expand Energy reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.46 per share, ahead of the approximately $1.28–$1.29 consensus, while revenue reached $3.29 billion versus expectations of about $2.85 billion. Earnings also increased from $0.97 per share a year earlier, supporting the bullish case for the stock. Expand Energy Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s results were helped by the Twin Eagle transaction, which contributed to a substantial revenue beat. The strong quarter has also prompted renewed discussion that EXE may be undervalued following its recent decline. Expand Energy Q3 2026 Twin Eagle Deal
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.575 per share, or $2.30 annually, representing a yield of roughly 2.5%. The dividend is payable December 3 to shareholders of record November 12. Expand Energy Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Trading activity was elevated, with volume above its recent average. Options traders purchased approximately 11,605 put contracts, about 51% above average, indicating increased hedging or bearish speculation but not necessarily a fundamental change in the company’s outlook.
• Negative Sentiment: Expand Energy said it is curbing some production because of weaker natural-gas prices. The move may protect cash flows, but it signals a less favorable commodity environment and could limit near-term production and revenue growth. Expand Energy Curbs Production on Weaker Gas Prices

Expand Energy Stock Down 3.2%

EXE stock opened at $91.57 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $21.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.91 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a current ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. Expand Energy has a 12 month low of $83.25 and a 12 month high of $126.62. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $92.17 and a 200-day moving average price of $96.92.

Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $1.46 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.29 by $0.17. Expand Energy had a net margin of 20.46% and a return on equity of 10.33%. The business had revenue of $3.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.85 billion. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Expand Energy will post 8.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Expand Energy Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.5750 per share. This represents a $2.30 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 12th. Expand Energy’s payout ratio is presently 19.86%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Expand Energy

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. MGO One Seven LLC grew its position in shares of Expand Energy by 23.2% in the third quarter. MGO One Seven LLC now owns 10,144 shares of the company’s stock valued at $853,000 after purchasing an additional 1,909 shares in the last quarter. Brooklands Fund Management Ltd lifted its holdings in Expand Energy by 1.5% during the 3rd quarter. Brooklands Fund Management Ltd now owns 134,190 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,284,000 after purchasing an additional 2,000 shares in the last quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. lifted its holdings in Expand Energy by 8.2% during the 3rd quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 15,020 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,263,000 after purchasing an additional 1,144 shares in the last quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board boosted its stake in Expand Energy by 1.9% in the 3rd quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board now owns 6,891 shares of the company’s stock worth $579,000 after purchasing an additional 129 shares during the period. Finally, VestGen Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Expand Energy by 46.5% in the 3rd quarter. VestGen Advisors LLC now owns 3,963 shares of the company’s stock worth $333,000 after purchasing an additional 1,258 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.93% of the company’s stock.

Expand Energy Company Profile

Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, development and production of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids in the United States. The company’s activities include drilling and operating unconventional oil and gas wells, primarily in major shale formations.

Expand Energy was formed through the combination of Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Southwestern Energy Company, a transaction completed in October 2024. Chesapeake’s portfolio included assets in the Marcellus, Haynesville and Eagle Ford shale plays, while Southwestern was also a major operator in the Appalachian and Haynesville regions.