Expand Energy CorporationNasdaq: EXE
Energy · Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
$89.02
-8.79%
Vol: 285K
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Monday, June 15, 2026
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13 daysJun 14No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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May 21Expand Energy CFO Teunissen bought 2,000 shares May 7 at $96.43 signaling insider confidencePositive▶
Expand Energy CFO Marcel Teunissen purchased 2,000 shares at $96.43 on May 7, a bullish insider signal alongside J.P. Morgan reaffirming its Buy rating on May 1. The company benefited from winter storms with free cash flow of $1.7B (vs $1.1B consensus), paid down $1.3B in debt, and solidified its investment-grade rating. EXE also announced a new purchase agreement with Delfin LNG superseding an earlier deal. Stock traded around $100.89 on May 19 with a $24.14B market cap. Consensus analyst rating is Buy with average $132.12 PT (~34% upside). Risk: heavy gas-weighted production leaves earnings exposed to weak natural gas pricing if demand softens after winter.
May 20Expand Energy benefits from winter storms with $1.7B Q1 free cash flow as JPMorgan reaffirms Buy ratingPositive▶
Expand Energy Corporation, the natural gas producer formerly known as Chesapeake Energy, posted Q1 2026 results that benefited from winter storms, generating free cash flow of $1.7 billion versus consensus of $1.1 billion. The company paid down $1.3 billion in debt, solidifying its investment-grade position. J.P. Morgan reaffirmed its Buy rating on May 1, 2026, and analyst consensus remains bullish with 88% Buy/Strong Buy ratings from 16 analysts and an average price target of $133.69. The stock traded around $98-101 on May 19, 2026, with operations across Haynesville, Northeast Appalachia, and Southwest Appalachia. A top executive made a notable insider purchase on May 7.
May 19Expand Energy shares trade $96.50-$97.82 on May 18, 2026 following a Q1 free cash flow surge to $1.7B and recent CFO insider buying.Positive▶
On May 18, 2026, Expand Energy shares traded between a daily low of $96.50 and a high of $97.82, holding near recent lows in the 52-week $91.02-$126.62 range. The trading action follows Q1 2026 results (EPS $3.83 vs. $3.70 consensus; revenue $4.39B vs. $3.53B expected) where winter storms helped lift free cash flow to $1.7B against PitchBook's $1.1B consensus, enabling $1.3B in debt repayment and reinforcing investment-grade positioning. CFO Marcel Teunissen bought 2,000 shares at $96.43 on May 7, a bullish insider signal. The previously announced Delfin FLNG offtake (1.15 MTPA of LNG starting ~2031) supersedes an earlier agreement. Sell-side consensus is Buy with a $132.12 PT (~34% upside). Key risk is natural-gas price weakness if the summer storage build outpaces demand.
May 18Expand Energy Q1 EPS of $3.83 beat $3.65 estimate; CFO Teunissen bought 2,000 shares at $96.43 on May 8; Delfin LNG purchase agreement signedPositive▶
Expand Energy reported Q1 2026 EPS of $3.83, beating the $3.65 estimate by 4.93%. Q1 results benefited from winter storms, with free cash flow at $1.7B vs. $1.1B PitchBook consensus, and the company paid down $1.3B in debt to solidify investment-grade position. The company announced a new purchase agreement with Delfin LNG, superseding an earlier agreement. On May 7-8, 2026, CFO Mohit Singh/Teunissen acquired 2,000 shares at $96.43 (~$192,860 personal capital deployed), an insider buying signal. J.P. Morgan reaffirmed a Buy rating on May 1. Shares traded around $96-$98 on May 18 with $23.13B market cap.
May 15Expand Energy CFO Teunissen bought 2,000 shares at $96.43 on May 8 in insider open-market purchase as stock trades around $97 amid Middle East energy disruption.Neutral▶
On May 8, 2026, Expand Energy CFO Teunissen bought 2,000 shares at $96.43 per share ($192,860 total), signaling insider confidence. Stock is at $96.93, down 2.84% in past 24 hours and -5.64% over the month. The broader energy market is being shaped by the UAE's OPEC departure (effective May 1, 2026) and ongoing Middle East conflict creating supply disruption. J.P. Morgan reaffirmed a Buy rating on May 1, 2026. Analyst price estimates range from $100 (low) to $165 (high). The independent natural gas producer (formerly Chesapeake Energy) relocated HQ to Houston with Michael Wichterich as Interim CEO. Next earnings report on August 4, 2026. Risk: natural gas price volatility and execution against 2026 outlook.
May 14Expand Energy CFO bought 2,000 shares May 7 at $96.43; stock at $95.15 May 13 backed by Q1 revenue beat and JPMorgan Buy reaffirmationPositive▶
CFO Teunissen acquired 2,000 shares at $96.43 on May 7, deploying $192,860 of personal capital - a notable insider buying signal. JPMorgan reaffirmed Buy on May 1. Q1 2026 results blew past expectations: revenue $4.4B vs $3.05B estimate (44% beat), adjusted EPS $3.83 vs $3.63. Shares gained 2.9% post-print. Stock traded $94.63-$96.43 on May 13. Natural gas producer (formerly Chesapeake) benefits from elevated NatGas prices linked to LNG demand. Risk: commodity price reversal and weather-driven demand.
May 13Expand Energy CFO Marcel Teunissen bought 2,000 shares at $96.43 on May 7 (~$193K), signaling insider confidence after Q1 EPS beat of $3.83.Positive▶
Expand Energy CFO Marcel Teunissen purchased 2,000 shares at $96.43 on May 7, deploying ~$193K of personal capital. Q1 2026 results saw net income of $1.16B ($4.81/share) with adjusted net income of $923M ($3.83/share) beating consensus of $3.61. Revenue of $4.4B (+37% YoY) substantially beat estimates. The company executed a long-term LNG SPA with Delfin FLNG 1 LLC for ~1.15 MTPA at Henry Hub pricing starting 2031. Q dividend declared at $0.575/share (2.4% yield). UBS raised PT to $135 on April 30.
May 12Expand Energy CFO Mohit Singh / Teunissen bought 2,000 shares at $96.43 on May 7 and the stock's ex-dividend date is May 14 with a $0.575 dividend, after a Q1 beat.Positive▶
Expand Energy's CFO bought 2,000 shares on May 7/8 at $96.43 for about $192,860 in personal capital deployed, signaling insider confidence. Shares traded between $96.55 and $97.38 on May 11 with a market cap near $23.1B. Q1 2026 results beat Wall Street on both revenue and profit, sending shares up 2.9%. UBS raised its target to $135 from $133 on April 30 and JPMorgan reaffirmed Buy on May 1. The ex-dividend date is May 14 with a $0.575 dividend. Sentiment is positive on insider buying, analyst support, and earnings momentum.
May 11Expand Energy CFO bought 2,000 shares at $96.43 on May 7; declared $0.575 dividend with May 14 ex-datePositive▶
Expand Energy CFO Marcel Teunissen purchased 2,000 shares at $96.43 on May 7, 2026, an investment of $192,860, bringing his total to 9,144 shares. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.575 with an ex-date of May 14. J.P. Morgan reaffirmed its Buy rating on May 1. Current stock price around $97.30 with a $23.28B market cap, 7.43 P/E, and 2.3% dividend yield. The company is the largest U.S. natural gas producer following the Chesapeake-Southwestern merger. This matters because the CFO's open-market buy signals management confidence in the natural gas price trajectory amid current market conditions.
May 8Expand Energy beats Q1 estimates on higher output; $132.65 average analyst target signals 38% upside.Positive▶
Expand Energy (formerly Chesapeake) reported strong Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 results with FY net income of $1.82B ($7.57/share), and announced $2.85B capex plan for 2026 targeting 7.5 Bcfe/d production. The company announced a $0.575 cash dividend with ex-date of May 14, 2026. Q1 2026 results beat Wall Street estimates on higher output and stronger commodity prices. According to 26 analysts, average price target is $132.65 with high estimate of $152. Consensus rating from 29 firms is Outperform (1.8). Analyst Subash Chandra maintained Buy rating and raised price target. Current stock price $97.30 with 2.3% dividend yield.
May 7Expand Energy Q1 2026 revenue $4.397B with net income $1.159B; beats Wall Street estimates with strong output and commodity prices.Positive▶
Expand Energy (formerly Chesapeake Energy) reported strong Q1 2026 results with revenue of $4.397 billion and net income of $1.159 billion, returning to positive EPS from continuing operations. The U.S. natural gas producer beat Wall Street estimates driven by higher output and stronger commodity prices. The company announced a $0.575 cash dividend with an ex-date of May 14, 2026. Analyst consensus rates EXE as Buy with a 12-month price target of $133.93, representing 38% upside.
May 6Expand Energy reports $1.7B free cash flow in Q1 2026 with debt reduction and shareholder returnsPositive▶
Expand Energy generated $1.7 billion in free cash flow in Q1 2026, reducing gross debt by $1.3 billion and returning $290 million to shareholders. The company surpassed Wall Street expectations with $4.4 billion in revenue (up 37% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $3.83. The natural gas producer faces headwinds from soft market prices below breakeven levels. CEO Michael Wichterich leads amid headquarters relocation to Houston. Analyst consensus remains bullish with 17 analysts maintaining 'Buy' ratings and an average $133.93 price target.
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXEEXPAND | $89.02 | -8.79% | -0.9% | 9.9x | 0.35 | $23.3B |
| COPCONOCOPHILLIPS | $111.28 | -7.69% | -3.2% | 13.4x | 0.15 | $146.9B |
| EOGEOG | $130.94 | -6.46% | -2.1% | 9.7x | 0.28 | $74.6B |
| OXYOCCIDENTAL | $54.08 | -8.08% | -1.5% | 16.1x | 0.17 | $58.5B |
| FANGDIAMONDBACK | $186.78 | -7.06% | -2.3% | 11.7x | 0.44 | $56.5B |
| DVNDEVON | $43.78 | -7.07% | -5.2% | 8.9x | 0.48 | $54.3B |
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