Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) Trading Up 5.3% - Still a Buy?

Analysts remain bullish on the energy company's stock despite recent price fluctuations.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 12:52pm

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Shares of Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) traded up 5.3% on Thursday, reaching a high of $110.76 before closing at $111.07. The company saw trading volume of 2,130,732 shares, down 43% from the average daily volume of 3,714,461 shares. Analysts remain largely bullish on the stock, with 14 Buy ratings, 2 Hold ratings, and 2 Strong Buy ratings.

Why it matters

Expand Energy is a major independent natural gas producer in the United States, and its stock performance is closely watched by investors in the energy sector. The company's recent stock price increase and positive analyst sentiment suggest that it may continue to be a strong investment option despite broader market volatility.

The details

Several research firms have recently weighed in on Expand Energy's stock. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a 'buy' rating and set a $141.00 price target on the shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded the stock from a 'hold (c+)' rating to a 'buy (b-)' rating. Citigroup increased its price target on Expand Energy from $118.00 to $125.00 and maintained a 'buy' rating. Mizuho also raised its price target on the stock from $136.00 to $142.00 and gave it an 'outperform' rating.

  • Expand Energy reported its latest earnings on Tuesday, February 17th.
  • The company will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.575 per share on Thursday, March 26th to shareholders of record on Thursday, March 5th.

The players

Expand Energy Corporation

An independent natural gas producer principally in the United States, formerly known as Chesapeake Energy Corporation and based in Oklahoma City.

Michael Wichterich

The CEO of Expand Energy, who acquired 2,000 shares of the company's stock on March 6th.

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