Hodges Capital Management Inc. Sells 9,513 Shares of Expand Energy Corporation $EXE

Hodges Capital Management Inc. lessened its holdings in shares of Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) by 7.8% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 111,881 shares of the company’s stock after selling 9,513 shares during the quarter. Expand Energy accounts for approximately 1.0% of Hodges Capital Management Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 29th largest position. Hodges Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Expand Energy were worth $11,886,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Assetmark Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Expand Energy by 255.6% during the 2nd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 256 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 184 shares during the period. ESL Trust Services LLC acquired a new stake in Expand Energy during the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. lifted its holdings in Expand Energy by 374.3% during the 2nd quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 332 shares of the company’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 262 shares during the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its position in Expand Energy by 85.0% during the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 433 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 199 shares during the period. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Expand Energy in the third quarter valued at $47,000. 97.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. TD Cowen raised shares of Expand Energy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Mizuho increased their price target on shares of Expand Energy from $136.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Sanford C. Bernstein cut their price objective on shares of Expand Energy from $145.00 to $144.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Citigroup upped their target price on Expand Energy from $118.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Expand Energy in a report on Monday, December 29th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $130.29.

Expand Energy Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:EXE opened at $102.75 on Wednesday. Expand Energy Corporation has a 12-month low of $91.01 and a 12-month high of $126.62. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $107.48 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $105.94. The firm has a market cap of $24.47 billion, a PE ratio of 29.19 and a beta of 0.46. 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 (NASDAQ:EXE) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.28 billion. Expand Energy had a net margin of 7.99% and a return on equity of 6.31%. Equities research analysts predict that Expand Energy Corporation will post 1.33 earnings per share for the current year.

Expand Energy Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 5th will be issued a $0.575 dividend. This represents a $2.30 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 5th. Expand Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 65.34%.

Expand Energy News Summary

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

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.