Truist Financial Upgrades Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) to “Strong-Buy”

Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) was upgraded by research analysts at Truist Financial to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

EXE has been the subject of a number of other research reports. UBS Group reduced their price objective on Expand Energy from $150.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $141.00 target price on shares of Expand Energy in a research report on Thursday, February 19th. Mizuho lifted their target price 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. TD Cowen upgraded shares of Expand Energy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Expand Energy from $118.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Expand Energy has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $131.48.

Expand Energy Stock Up 1.9%

EXE opened at $109.69 on Monday. Expand Energy has a one year low of $91.01 and a one year high of $126.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.01. The stock has a market capitalization of $26.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.55 and a beta of 0.47. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $106.34 and its 200-day simple moving average is $107.66.

Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.28 billion. Expand Energy had a return on equity of 8.17% and a net margin of 15.00%. Analysts anticipate that Expand Energy will post 1.33 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Expand Energy

In related news, CEO Michael Wichterich bought 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $107.50 per share, with a total value of $215,000.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 83,498 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,976,035. This trade represents a 2.45% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Expand Energy

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp increased its stake in Expand Energy by 74.6% in the 4th quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 234 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. Rakuten Securities Inc. raised its position in Expand Energy by 350.9% during the 4th quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 248 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 193 shares during the last quarter. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Expand Energy in the 4th quarter worth $30,000. ESL Trust Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Expand Energy in the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Abound Wealth Management boosted its holdings in shares of Expand Energy by 890.0% in the fourth quarter. Abound Wealth Management now owns 297 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 267 shares in the last quarter. 97.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Expand Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Truist initiated coverage on EXE with a buy/strong‑buy view, highlighting the company’s gas assets and model. This initiation is being cited as the primary catalyst for the stock move. Truist initiates coverage (MSN)
• Positive Sentiment: Truist set a $136 price target (about 24% above recent levels), providing a clear upside case that can attract momentum and institutional buying. Truist $136 price target (Benzinga)
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks/TickerReport also published upgraded commentary calling EXE a strong‑buy, adding to the consensus of positive analyst attention. Zacks / TickerReport upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple short‑interest notices show “0 shares” and NaN changes — this appears to be a reporting/data anomaly rather than a real increase in bearish positioning; it therefore provides little actionable signal for traders.
• Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage is asking whether EXE is underperforming the broader energy sector — this is a reminder to weigh sector trends and valuation vs. the one‑off analyst headlines. Is EXE underperforming the sector? (MSN)

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.