EXEEnergy · Oil & Gas E&PThe 28 Wall Street analysts covering Expand Energy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $123 — +39.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 85 of 100 as at 5 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Expand Energy Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (97): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Momentum (27): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EXE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +39.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 9 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Outperform | $160 → $127 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | $147 → $141 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $121 → $120 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $143 → $136 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $129 → $122 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $124 → $129 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | $145 → $147 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | — |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | $99 → $113 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $131 → $129 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $110 → $107 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Johnson Rice | Downgrade | Accumulate | $135 → $125 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Johnson Rice | Downgrade | Accumulate | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $124 → $109 |
| 30 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. EXE appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 6 Oct 2026, Expand Energy Corp. returned −16.2% against +16.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 62% of US stocks
Cheaper than 57% of US stocks
Cheaper than 70% of US stocks
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US stocks
Higher than 12% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Expand Energy Corp. has a market value of $20.7B and an enterprise value of $22.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $13.7B. The latest quarter shrank 10.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $2.8B, a 20.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $11.58.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.5B, after $3.0B of capital spending.
Expand Energy Corp. spent $581.0M on share buybacks and $765.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 7.5×; forward P/E: 10.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.66%, paying out 28% of earnings.
Expand Energy Corp. employs 1,600 people — $8.5M of revenue per employee.
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Expand Energy has engaged Thoughtworks to develop an enterprise-wide AI strategy, platform and production capabilities. The solution is targeted for 2026.
Why it matters — The deal signals EXE's plans to build AI capabilities across the enterprise, with a solution targeted by 2026.
Natural gas ended the week lower as traders weighed mild weather, supply levels, and expectations for winter demand. The article notes that WMB, RRC, and EXE offer three distinct ways for investors to maintain exposure to gas markets amid these conditions.
Why it matters — EXE is cited as one of the natural-gas-related companies investors could use to stay exposed while the market responds to weather, supply, and seasonal demand factors.
Thoughtworks announced that Expand Energy (NASDAQ: EXE), the largest independent natural gas producer in North America, has selected the consultancy as its strategic partner to design and build an enterprise-wide AI capability. The engagement combines AI strategy, enterprise AI platform development, and production deployment to help Expand Energy scale AI across the business.
Why it matters — EXE watchers would care because this partnership signals the company is investing in enterprise-wide AI infrastructure to enhance operational capabilities and digital innovation.
Devon Energy and Expand Energy are leaving Oklahoma City, with their departures seen as the latest sign that oil-and-gas mergers are consolidating the industry in Houston. The article highlights the relocation of these companies from Oklahoma City to Texas.
Why it matters — For EXE watchers, the company's move to Houston reflects a broader industry consolidation trend that may affect where the company is headquartered and how it operates.
A Zacks Investment Research article highlights Expand Energy (EXE) as a strong growth stock, using the Zacks Style Scores tool to identify top-rated stocks.
Why it matters — The positive assessment may influence investor perception of EXE as a growth-oriented opportunity in the market.
The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Expand Energy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $123, with estimates ranging from $93 to $160. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 28 analysts covering Expand Energy Corp., 23 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Expand Energy Corp. 85 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Oct 2026, Expand Energy Corp. ranks 85 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 28 analysts implies +39.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Expand Energy Corp. 85 out of 100 as at 5 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Expand Energy Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for EXE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $93 to $160 over the next 12 months.
Expand Energy Corp. returned -16.2% over the 12 months to 6 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Expand Energy Corp is an independent natural gas production company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids assets in the United States. The company’s operations are centered on major shale basins, including the Marcellus, Utica, Haynesville, and Bossier formations, which are among the country’s most important sources of natural gas supply.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 6 Oct 2026): "Expand Energy Scales AI With Enterprise-Wide Thoughtworks Deal". Expand Energy has engaged Thoughtworks to develop an enterprise-wide AI strategy, platform and production capabilities. The solution is targeted for 2026.
Expand Energy Corp is an independent natural gas production company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids assets in the United States. The company’s operations are centered on major shale basins, including the Marcellus, Utica, Haynesville, and Bossier formations, which are among the country’s most important sources of natural gas supply. Its business serves the upstream energy market, where exploration and production companies play a central role in bringing hydrocarbons from the ground to processing and distribution systems. Expand Energy Corp also participates in the broader energy value chain through its portfolio of producing properties and development acreage. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Expand Energy Corp is one of the largest independent natural gas producers in the U.S. and is positioned as a significant supplier to domestic energy markets.
CEO Mr. Michael A. Wichterich · 1,600 employees · United States · https://www.expandenergy.com
