Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)
NASDAQ:EXE
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EXE Stock Chart & Stats
$95.82
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$95.82
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$86.80 - $126.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume718.54K
Average Volume (3M)2.98M
Market Cap
$21.24B
Enterprise Value$25.08B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.22B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.6
Beta0.29
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.87%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.56
Shares Outstanding239,228,850
10 Day Avg. Volume3,359,568
30 Day Avg. Volume2,978,148
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.05
Price to Book (P/B)1.41
Price to Sales (P/S)2.25
P/FCF Ratio14.24
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.78
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.33
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.43
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$131.94Price Target Upside37.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)8.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)$14.41B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained TTM operating cash flow (~$5.9B) and meaningful free cash flow (~$2.9B) provide durable internal funding for capex, debt reduction and shareholder returns. High cash conversion supports optionality through cycles and reduces reliance on external financing for growth and LNG commitments.
Conservative Leverage & DeleveragingLow leverage (debt/equity ~0.27) and active Q1 deleveraging (≈$1.3B) strengthen financial flexibility and lower refinancing risk. This conservative balance-sheet positioning preserves capacity to fund multi-year projects, sustain dividends/buybacks, and absorb cyclical downturns without forcing distress-driven asset sales.
Haynesville Position & LNG Commercial ProgressOwning a high share of low‑breakeven Haynesville inventory and securing a 1.15 Mtpa Delfin SPA anchors long-term optionality into international LNG markets. This combination improves access to premium pricing and positions the company to capture structural demand growth from LNG, industrial reshoring, and power needs.
Bears Say
Commodity Price CyclicalitySpot natural gas trading below breakeven means realized earnings and FCF remain sensitive to market moves. Dependence on hedging smooths near-term results but doesn't eliminate structural exposure; prolonged low prices would compress margins, limit repeatable free cash flow, and constrain capital allocation flexibility.
Western Haynesville Early-stage RiskInitial Western Haynesville wells show encouraging results but the sample is tiny. Until step‑out wells and sustained production evidence accumulate, reserve and EUR assumptions, cost curves, and spacing economics remain uncertain, risking future production growth plans and capital efficiency expectations.
Timing & Execution Risk For LNG/industrial FIDsMaterial margin uplift relies on long‑lead LNG and industrial FIDs that span multiple years. Delays, partner setbacks or permitting challenges would defer incremental free cash flow and strategic benefits, tying up capital and management attention and raising execution risk relative to near‑term financial plans.
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EXE FAQ
What was Expand Energy Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Expand Energy Corporation lowest stock price was $86.80 and its highest was $126.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Expand Energy Corporation’s market cap?
Expand Energy Corporation’s market cap is $21.24B.
When is Expand Energy Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Expand Energy Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Expand Energy Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Expand Energy Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $3.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.618 by $0.212.
Is Expand Energy Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Expand Energy Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Expand Energy Corporation pay dividends?
Expand Energy Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.575 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.87%. See more information on Expand Energy Corporation dividends here
What is Expand Energy Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Expand Energy Corporation’s EPS estimate is 1.16.
How many shares outstanding does Expand Energy Corporation have?
Expand Energy Corporation has 239,228,850 shares outstanding.
What happened to Expand Energy Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Expand Energy Corporation reported an EPS of $3.83 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.618. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.156%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Expand Energy Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EXE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$131.94 (37.70% Upside)
$131.94 (37.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EXE Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $687.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Expand Energy Corporation
Expand Energy Corporation functions as an independent entity primarily focused on the discovery and extraction of energy resources throughout the United States. Its core operations involve the acquisition, exploration, and subsequent development of properties to produce crude oil, natural gas, and associated liquid hydrocarbons from subterranean geological formations. The company maintains significant interests in key natural gas production areas, specifically within Pennsylvania's northern Appalachian Basin (Marcellus Shale) and northwestern Louisiana (Haynesville/Bossier Shales). As of December 31, 2023, its asset base featured a diverse collection of onshore U.S. unconventional natural gas properties, including ownership stakes in approximately 5,000 natural gas wells. Established in 1989 and based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the corporation was formerly known as Chesapeake Energy Corporation before officially adopting the Expand Energy Corporation name in October 2024.
EXE Company Deck
EXE Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strongly positive operational and financial picture: sizable free cash flow ($1.7B), meaningful debt reduction ($1.3B), solid shareholder returns (~$290M), successful monetization of volatility (~$90M), and early commercial progress into LNG (1.15 Mtpa SPA with Delfin). Operational reliability (98% Appalachia uptime) and a favorable Haynesville position (72% lowest-breakeven inventory; ability to serve ~90% of expected U.S. demand growth) underpin confidence. Challenges include short-term Gulf Coast storm impacts shifting CapEx, spot gas prices below breakeven requiring continued hedging, early-stage uncertainty in Western Haynesville, potential service/supply constraints on the Gulf Coast, and multi-year timelines for some LNG/industrial FIDs. Overall, highlights and quantitative achievements materially outweigh the lowlights, supporting a positive outlook while acknowledging execution and market risks.View all EXE earnings summariesEXE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$131.94
▲(37.70% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.24% Insiders
33.86% Mutual Funds
23.91% Other Institutional Investors
11.73% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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