Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.17 EPS

Posted by Brian Himes on Oct 29th, 2026

Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE – Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $1.46 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.29 by $0.17, FiscalAI reports. Expand Energy had a net margin of 20.46% and a return on equity of 10.33%. The business had revenue of $3.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.85 billion.

Expand Energy Price Performance

NASDAQ:EXE traded down $0.28 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $91.29. 475,631 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,549,317. The company has a market cap of $21.13 billion, a PE ratio of 7.86 and a beta of 0.41. Expand Energy has a 12-month low of $83.25 and a 12-month high of $126.62. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $92.17 and its 200 day moving average price is $96.92. The company has a quick ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19.

Expand Energy Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 12th will be issued a $0.5750 dividend. This represents a $2.30 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 12th. Expand Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 19.86%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Benchmark lowered their price objective on Expand Energy from $124.00 to $109.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Expand Energy from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Wolfe Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $114.00 target price on shares of Expand Energy in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Roth Capital reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $93.00 target price on shares of Expand Energy in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Mizuho dropped their price objective on Expand Energy from $145.00 to $138.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, October 6th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Expand Energy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $123.21.

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More Expand Energy News

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

Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings and revenue significantly exceeded expectations. Expand Energy reported adjusted earnings of $1.46 per share versus the $1.29 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $3.29 billion compared with expectations of $2.85 billion. Earnings also increased from $0.97 per share a year earlier. The company reported a 20.46% net margin and 10.33% return on equity. Expand Energy Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
Positive Sentiment: Revenue growth was helped by the Twin Eagle deal. Coverage characterized the quarter as a record-breaking performance, with the Twin Eagle transaction contributing to an 83% revenue beat. The results have renewed focus on Expand Energy’s valuation and investment outlook, particularly as the stock trades at a relatively low reported P/E ratio of 7.91. Expand Energy Q3 2026: Twin Eagle Deal Drives an 83% Revenue Beat
Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns remain supported by the dividend. Expand Energy declared a quarterly dividend of $0.575 per share, or $2.30 annualized, representing an indicated yield of approximately 2.5%. The dividend is payable December 3 to shareholders of record November 12. Expand Energy Plans Quarterly Dividend
Neutral Sentiment: Options activity reflects heightened uncertainty. Investors purchased 11,605 put options, 51% above average volume. This may indicate increased hedging or bearish positioning ahead of and after earnings, but it does not confirm the direction of the stock.
Negative Sentiment: Lower natural-gas prices prompted production curtailments. Expand Energy said it is curbing some production as weaker prices reduce the immediate economics of selling additional gas. The move could protect cash flow, but it also signals commodity-price pressure and may limit near-term production and revenue growth. Expand Energy Curbs Some Production on Weaker Natural Gas Prices

About Expand Energy

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Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, development and production of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids in the United States. The company’s activities include drilling and operating unconventional oil and gas wells, primarily in major shale formations.

Expand Energy was formed through the combination of Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Southwestern Energy Company, a transaction completed in October 2024. Chesapeake’s portfolio included assets in the Marcellus, Haynesville and Eagle Ford shale plays, while Southwestern was also a major operator in the Appalachian and Haynesville regions.