Expand Energy to Release 1Q Earnings After Merger

The energy company is moving its headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston following a merger with Southwestern Energy.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:03pm

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Expand Energy Corporation, which recently merged with Southwestern Energy Company, is preparing to release its first quarter 2026 operational and financial results later this month. The company, which drilled 51 wells and turned 66 wells online in Q4 2025, expects higher volume delivery in 2026 with less capital and consistently growing free cash flow.

Why it matters

The release of Expand Energy's quarterly earnings will provide insight into the company's performance and integration following its merger with Southwestern Energy. The relocation of Expand's headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston is also notable, as it signals a strategic shift for the company.

The details

Expand Energy will release its Q1 2026 results after market close on April 28, followed by a conference call on April 29. In Q4 2025, the company used 12 rigs to drill 51 wells and turn 66 wells online, with 92% of net production being natural gas. Expand finished Q4 with $956 million in net cash from operating activities, a 150% increase from Q4 2024. The company reported net income of $553 million ($2.30/share) and adjusted net income of $481 million ($2/share) for Q4 2025.

  • Expand Energy will release Q1 2026 results after market close on April 28, 2026.
  • Expand Energy will hold a conference call to discuss Q1 2026 results at 8 a.m. Central Time on April 29, 2026.

The players

Expand Energy Corporation

An energy company that recently merged with Southwestern Energy Company and is relocating its headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston.

Southwestern Energy Company

An energy company that merged with Expand Energy in 2025, strengthening Expand's position in the market.

Mike Wichterich

Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Expand Energy.

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What they’re saying

“In 2025, Expand Energy took clear action to meet the world's need for affordable, reliable, lower carbon energy. In our first year since announcing the merger, we exceeded our synergy targets and improved our Haynesville breakevens by approximately 15%, while achieving double-digit production growth.”

— Mike Wichterich, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Expand Energy

What’s next

Expand Energy's Q1 2026 earnings release and conference call will provide additional details on the company's performance and integration following the merger with Southwestern Energy.

The takeaway

Expand Energy's relocation to Houston and strong Q4 2025 results suggest the company is positioning itself for growth and success in the post-merger environment. The earnings release will be closely watched for insights into the company's strategy and outlook.