Expand Energy Option Alert: Sep 19 $95 Puts Sweep (3) near the Ask: 1378 vs 6 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

Expand Energy Option Alert: Sep 19 $95 Puts Sweep (3) near the Ask: 1378 @ $4.377 vs 6 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$105.105

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Expand Energy Corp independent natural gas producer in the United States. It is fueling a more affordable, reliable and lower-carbon future. The group focused on developing abundant natural gas, oil, and gas liquids to expand energy access.

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<li>Needham analyst Chris Pierce initiated coverage on Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $10. Aurora Innovation shares closed at $6.03 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AUR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Andrew Andersen initiated coverage on SiriusPoint Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPNT#NYSE">SPNT</a>) with a Hold rating and announced a price target of $17. SiriusPoint shares closed at $16.43 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPNT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Adam Maeder initiated coverage on RxSight, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXST#NASDAQ">RXST</a>) with a Neutral rating and announced a price target of $18. RxSight shares closed at $14.42 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Mike Scialla maintains Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $123 to $118.

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Stephens & Co. Maintains Overweight on Expand Energy, Lowers Price Target to $118

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Barclays analyst Dan Levy upgraded the rating for Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALV#NYSE">ALV</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight but lowered the price target from $110 to $97. Autoliv shares closed at $82.76 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham analyst Ami Fadia upgraded Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIX#NASDAQ">NBIX</a>) from Hold to Buy and announced a $138 price target. Neurocrine Biosciences shares closed at $94.89 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NBIX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Betty Jiang upgraded Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $115 to $122. Expand Energy shares closed at $102.92 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Seth Seifman upgraded Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGI#NYSE">TGI</a>) from Underweight to Neutral and lifted the price target from $17 to $26. Triumph Group shares closed at $24.90 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Taylor McGinnis upgraded the rating for HubSpot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBS#NYSE">HUBS</a>) from Neutral to Buy but slashed the price target from $775 to $675. HubSpot shares closed at $527.56 on Monday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HUBS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Barclays analyst Betty Jiang upgrades Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $115 to $122.

Barclays Upgrades Expand Energy to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $122

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Shares of companies in the broader energy sector are trading higher as oil and natural gas rise. Energy has been volatile as investors assess tariff developments and recent OPEC+ actions.

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Shares of energy stocks are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Throughout the last three months, 26 analysts have evaluated Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Expand Energy, presenting an average target of $117.81, a high estimate of $154.00, and a low estimate of $86.00. Observing a 8.56% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $108.52. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744135219_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Expand Energy among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;-----------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Deckelbaum &#x7C;TD Cowen &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $116.00&#x7C;$108.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Subash Chandra &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $112.00&#x7C;$93.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Roger Read &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $112.00&#x7C;$107.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Nitin Kumar &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $136.00&#x7C;$132.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Devin McDermott &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $154.00&#x7C;$137.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Roger Read &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $107.00&#x7C;$105.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mike Scialla &#x7C;Stephens &amp; Co. &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $123.00&#x7C;$86.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Betty Jiang &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $115.00&#x7C;$117.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Neal Dingmann &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $131.00&#x7C;$133.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Zach Parham &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $114.00&#x7C;$115.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Lear &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $101.00&#x7C;$96.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mike Scialla &#x7C;Stephens &amp; Co. &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $86.00&#x7C;$86.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Betty Jiang &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $117.00&#x7C;$113.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Josh Silverstein &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $133.00&#x7C;$119.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Freeman &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Strong Buy &#x7C; $135.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Neil Mehta &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $121.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Betty Jiang &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $113.00&#x7C;$94.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Lear &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $96.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Cameron Bean &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Sector Outperform&#x7C; $130.00&#x7C;$105.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Paul Diamond &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $125.00&#x7C;$115.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Roger Read &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $105.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Zach Parham &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $112.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Subash Chandra &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $93.00&#x7C;$93.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Hanold &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $116.00&#x7C;$116.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Neal Dingmann &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $133.00&#x7C;$109.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Devin McDermott &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $127.00&#x7C;- &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Expand Energy. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Expand Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Expand Energy's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
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Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Expand Energy's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Expand Energy</h2>
Expand Energy Corp independent natural gas producer in the United States. It is fueling a more affordable, reliable and lower-carbon future. The group focused on developing abundant natural gas, oil, and gas liquids to expand energy access.
<h3>Key Indicators: Expand Energy's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Expand Energy's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 10.5%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Expand Energy's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -19.96%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -2.88%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Expand Energy's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.93%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Expand Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.33, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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26 Analysts Have This To Say About Expand Energy

TD Cowen analyst David Deckelbaum upgrades Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $108 to $116.

TD Cowen Upgrades Expand Energy to Buy, Raises Price Target to $116

Benchmark analyst Subash Chandra maintains Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $93 to $112.

Benchmark Maintains Buy on Expand Energy, Raises Price Target to $112

Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $107 to $112.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Expand Energy, Raises Price Target to $112

Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar maintains Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $132 to $136.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Expand Energy, Raises Price Target to $136

Markets continue to roil as tariff news hit the headlines and economic numbers fall below expectations. In times like these, I look for the strongest performers in the most resilient sectors and build trades that generate revenue around them.
Today, I&#8217;m looking at an oil company that&#8217;s held fairly steady amid all this turmoil. It&#8217;s a perfect target for a short iron condor, which would squeeze out some income while the rest of the market flies about.
Here&#8217;s how to do it.
Expand Energy Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) has been holding support in a market that is seeing a fair bit of rotation out of tech and into energy. Resistance sits just above $115 in an expanding wedge pattern. Support sits near $100 which is an important number in general for prices to hold. Although it has dropped below that number, it quickly recovers as buyers wait for key levels to engage. 
This is the perfect situation for a short iron condor. This type of option trade consists of a short call spread and a short put spread combined to deliver higher income generation while the stock sits in a channel. 
When we position with short iron condors, we attempt to collect time decay while a chart bases or settles into a new direction. As always, we assume that we don't know the direction but can estimate the magnitude of the move using the ATR (average true range, measured on the weekly chart) and the implied moves that the market makers have priced into the move over the months ahead. 
Here are Thursday&#8217;s trades:
<ul>
<li>Sell to open 1 EXE 16 May 115 calls </li>
<li>Buy to open 1 EXE 16 May 120 calls </li>
<li>Sell to open 1 EXE 16 May 100 puts </li>
<li>Buy to open 1 EXE 16 May 95 puts </li>
</ul>
At the time of this writing, the credit received is $1.88. This represents the maximum profit we can collect. With this kind of position, we collect a premium, and as this premium erodes, we cement revenue from the position. 
Our maximum exposure is calculated as follows: the distance between the spreads ($5) less the collected premium ($1.88) = $3.12 (less commissions).
I often get asked why I take a trade where the risk is higher than the size of the reward, as in this case. The answer is that the probability of the short iron condor with strikes far out of the money (meaning far away from where the stock is currently trading) returning a profit is often as much as nine times higher than for a less &#8220;risky&#8221; trade, like a long iron condor.
In this case, we are looking at the probability that the short iron condor will deliver gains more than five times as likely. So, we trade on the side of probabilities rather than the possibility of outsized gains. 
The strategy provides three choices to exit the trade:
<ol>
<li>Buy back the short iron condor once it reaches an acceptable profit margin for you. I customarily look for 50% to 70% profit for these types of trades. </li>
<li>Buy back the iron condor once it hits your loss threshold as determined by personal risk – this will happen with extreme movement. I customarily look at about 30%, though depending on my size, I will choose 50% </li>
<li>Hold the iron condor into expiration week before covering – this is a choice I would rarely recommend as prices can move quickly against you. And with earnings scheduled for 3/20, I would prefer to exit prior to the news if for this kind of trade.</li>
</ol>
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Opinion

Trade For Steady Income Despite Market Mayhem

Morgan Stanley analyst Devin McDermott maintains Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $137 to $154.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Expand Energy, Raises Price Target to $154

In the last three months, 21 analysts have published ratings on Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $115.86, a high estimate of $135.00, and a low estimate of $86.00. This current average reflects an increase of 8.91% from the previous average price target of $106.38. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742504440_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Expand Energy by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Scialla</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zach Parham</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Scialla</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Freeman</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neil Mehta</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$121.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cameron Bean</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Diamond</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zach Parham</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Subash Chandra</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Expand Energy. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Expand Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Expand Energy's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXE/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Expand Energy analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Expand Energy</h2>
Expand Energy Corp independent natural gas producer in the United States. It is fueling a more affordable, reliable and lower-carbon future. The group focused on developing abundant natural gas, oil, and gas liquids to expand energy access.
<h3>Expand Energy's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Expand Energy showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 10.5% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Expand Energy's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -19.96%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Expand Energy's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -2.88%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Expand Energy's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.93%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Expand Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.33, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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21 Analysts Assess Expand Energy: What You Need To Know

Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $105 to $107.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Expand Energy, Raises Price Target to $107

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Mike Scialla upgrades Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $86 to $123.

Stephens & Co. Upgrades Expand Energy to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $123

Barclays analyst Betty Jiang maintains Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $117 to $115.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Expand Energy, Lowers Price Target to $115

Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintains Expand Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $133 to $131.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Expand Energy, Lowers Price Target to $131

Wall Street is leaning <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/natural-gas">into natural gas</a> while pumping the brakes on oil. 
JPMorgan's latest energy sector update signals a shift in the landscape, driven by growing U.S. gas demand and a looming oil glut in 2025. 
Analyst Arun Jayaram and his team have crunched the numbers, revising forecasts and adjusting ratings accordingly. They&#8217;ve upgraded Range Resources Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRC#NYSE">RRC</a>) and downgraded Vermilion Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VET#NYSE">VET</a>) as gas stocks catch fire and oil stocks face headwinds.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Natural Gas: The New Favorite</h2>
JPMorgan is doubling down on natural gas, citing three major secular tailwinds:
<ol start="1">
<li>LNG Boom – The U.S. is ramping up LNG export capacity, set to increase by 11 Bcf/d by 2030, keeping demand strong.</li>
<li>Electrification Surge – AI-driven power consumption is skyrocketing, with U.S. gas turbine orders up 147% year-over-year.</li>
<li>Coal-to-Gas Shift – More utilities are pivoting to natural gas as a cleaner alternative to coal.</li>
</ol>
With these factors in play, JPMorgan sees long-term natural gas prices above $3.50 per MMBtu, potentially reaching $4.00+ in 2025-2026 to stimulate necessary supply growth. The firm's top picks in the sector remain Antero Resources Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>), EQT Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) and Excelerate Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NYSE">EXE</a>) &#8211; stocks that have yet to fully reflect the bullish gas price outlook.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43168116/goldman-sachs-sees-strong-secular-demand-for-natural-gas-raises-estimates-on-two-industry-players">Goldman Sachs Sees Strong &#8216;Secular Demand&#8217; For Natural Gas, Raises Estimates On Two Industry Players</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Oil's Not-So-Slick Future</h2>
On the flip side, oil is in for a rougher ride. JPMorgan's commodity team, led by Natasha Kaneva, expects the market to shift from a balanced 2024 to a 1.3 million barrels per day (MMBo/d) surplus in 2025, as non-OPEC+ production surges from Brazil, Guyana and Norway.
Adding to the pressure, OPEC+ is set to bring more barrels back into the market starting in April, just as global demand growth slows. The team forecasts Brent crude prices ending 2025 below $70 per barrel, a bearish signal for oil stocks. As a result, JPMorgan is trimming its EBITDA estimates for oil companies by 2% in 2025 and 10% in 2026, with its oil coverage group seeing a 17% drop in net asset value-based price targets.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RRC Up, VET Down</h2>
With this backdrop, JPMorgan has moved Range Resources to Neutral from Underweight, citing a more reasonable valuation and the company's shift toward production growth in 2026. 
Meanwhile, Vermilion Energy gets the downgrade to Underweight, reflecting concerns over valuation and lower-than-expected earnings projections.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Takeaway For Investors</h2>
The energy market is at an inflection point, with natural gas equities emerging as the better bet. 
With LNG demand booming, AI-driven power needs soaring and coal-to-gas switching in full swing, gas stocks could still have more room to run.
Meanwhile, oil investors should brace for volatility as the supply glut builds. JPMorgan's positioning? Bullish on gas, cautious on oil and keeping a close watch on the shifting energy tides.
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