Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) Upgraded at TD Cowen

Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) was upgraded by analysts at TD Cowen to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Expand Energy in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Stephens reduced their target price on shares of Expand Energy from $143.00 to $140.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Barclays lowered their price target on shares of Expand Energy from $136.00 to $126.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Jefferies Financial Group increased 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. Finally, Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of Expand Energy from $118.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $130.29.

Expand Energy Stock Performance

EXE stock opened at $103.24 on Monday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $109.52 and a 200 day moving average price of $105.84. Expand Energy has a fifty-two week low of $91.01 and a fifty-two week high of $126.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 0.81 and a quick ratio of 0.81. The stock has a market capitalization of $24.59 billion, a PE ratio of 29.33 and a beta of 0.46.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Expand Energy

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of EXE. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp lifted its stake in Expand Energy by 74.6% in the fourth quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 234 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Expand Energy by 350.9% during the fourth quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 248 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 193 shares during the period. Assetmark Inc. lifted its position in Expand Energy by 255.6% in the 2nd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 256 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 184 shares in the last quarter. Abound Wealth Management boosted its stake in Expand Energy by 890.0% in the 4th quarter. Abound Wealth Management now owns 297 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 267 shares during the period. Finally, ESL Trust Services LLC acquired a new position in Expand Energy in the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Institutional investors own 97.93% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Expand Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Tighter natural gas inventories increase near-term demand-price sensitivity for producers — a large 360 Bcf draw tightened supply and highlights the sector’s upside, which can help EXE’s revenue/earnings outlook. Does the Record Gas Draw Support a Bullish Case for Investors?
• Positive Sentiment: Management reaffirmed synergy, capital and operating outlook for Q4/2025 and the company emphasizes scale as North America’s largest gas producer; the board appointed experienced chairman Michael Wichterich as interim CEO and argues a Houston HQ will strengthen industry relationships — these points support continuity and longer‑term growth. Expand Energy announces CEO departure, to move headquarters to Houston
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts trimmed some price targets but maintain mostly positive ratings and a higher median target, which moderates panic selling risk and suggests Wall Street still sees upside if execution holds. Analysts Cut Expand Energy (EXE) Price Targets, Stay Positive
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4/2025 earnings and the company conference call (results due Feb 17, call Feb 18) are immediate catalysts — results and guidance will likely drive the next leg of the share move. Expand Energy Corporation Announces Headquarters Relocation to Houston, Texas, and Leadership Transition
• Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha piece called for a board overhaul and rated the board negatively, arguing the CEO exit and Houston move raise governance and strategy concerns — that critique likely pressured sentiment. Expand Energy Needs A New Board Of Directors (Rating Downgrade)
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually large put buying (about 24,993 puts, ~262% above typical daily put volume) signals elevated short-term bearish bets and hedging activity, which can amplify downward price moves.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Domenic Dell’Osso’s departure and the sudden leadership transition create near-term execution and perception risk despite an experienced interim CEO; media coverage (WSJ/Reuters) amplified uncertainty. CEO of Natural-Gas Giant Expand Energy Steps Down Amid Corporate Relocation

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.