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

Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) has received a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, fifteen have given a buy recommendation and two have issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $130.2917.

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the company. Barclays dropped their price target on Expand Energy from $136.00 to $126.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. TD Cowen upgraded Expand Energy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price objective on shares of Expand Energy from $140.00 to $143.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Piper Sandler cut 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, Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Expand Energy in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th.

Key Stories Impacting Expand Energy

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

Expand Energy Stock Down 1.2%

Expand Energy stock opened at $102.75 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $107.48 and a 200-day moving average price of $105.94. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. Expand Energy has a twelve month low of $91.01 and a twelve month high of $126.62. The company has a market capitalization of $24.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.19 and a beta of 0.46.

Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The company reported $2.00 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. Expand Energy had a net margin of 7.99% and a return on equity of 6.31%. The company had revenue of $3.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.28 billion. As a group, equities analysts predict that Expand Energy will post 1.33 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Expand Energy

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

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.