Expand Energy Corporation

Expand Energy Corporation

EXE

$88.62

Updated: 24/09/2026, 23:47:42

Market Cap
$20.52B
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Country
US
Stock valuation chart
One-year closing share-price history for EXE
Company Profile

Expand Energy Corporation functions as an independent entity primarily focused on the discovery and extraction of energy resources throughout the United States. Its core operations involve the acquisition, exploration, and subsequent development of properties to produce crude oil, natural gas, and associated liquid hydrocarbons from subterranean geological formations. The company maintains significant interests in key natural gas production areas, specifically within Pennsylvania's northern Appalachian Basin (Marcellus Shale) and northwestern Louisiana (Haynesville/Bossier Shales). As of December 31, 2023, its asset base featured a diverse collection of onshore U.S. unconventional natural gas properties, including ownership stakes in approximately 5,000 natural gas wells. Established in 1989 and based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the corporation was formerly known as Chesapeake Energy Corporation before officially adopting the Expand Energy Corporation name in October 2024.

USD
NASDAQ
CEO: Michael A. Wichterich
Employees: 1,600
http://www.expandenergy.com
Asset Summaries
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Detailed business
Evidence-backed facts extracted from the latest official annual filing.
EXE-10-k-fy2025.html2.8 MBtext/htmlENFiled 18/02/2026Period ended 31/12/2025

Business monitoring

Reported and calculated KPIs plus operational exposure disclosed in the FY 2025 filing.

Evidence-backed · 40 KPI observations

Revenue

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Net income

$1.8B

FY 2025 · Reported

Gross margin

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Free cash flow

$1.8B

FY 2025 · Calculated

R&D intensity

N/A

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Share repurchases

$0.1B

FY 2025 · Reported

Earnings and cash generation
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Top products and services
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Area-level product sales are displayed only when the filing reports a product × geography breakdown. Regional totals are not allocated across products by estimation.

Geographic footprint
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1 named headquarters
0 manufacturing countries
0 individually named factories

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Named headquarters Manufacturing partner country

Only locations and quantities explicitly supported by the filing are displayed. A country-level manufacturing percentage or product allocation is shown only when the source discloses it; materiality scores are never presented as production shares.

How the business makes money

Largest independent US natural gas producer

Expand Energy is the largest independent natural gas producer in the U.S., based on net daily production; operations include working interests in approximately 6,600 gross wells

99%
Source evidence
“Expand Energy is the largest independent natural gas producer in the U.S., based on net daily production”

Reporting basis and units

Monetary values are stated in millions of U.S. dollars; the company reports natural gas, oil and NGL production in Mcfe at a 6:1 conversion ratio.

90%
Source evidence
“All monetary values, other than per unit and per share amounts, are stated in millions of U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified.”

Share-based compensation program

Share-based comp of RSUs and PSUs for employees and RSUs for directors under Long Term Incentive Plan, grant-date fair value, ~3-year vesting

90%
Source evidence
“Our share-based compensation program consists of restricted stock units and performance share units granted to employees and restricted stock units granted to non-employee directors under our Long Term Incentive Plan.”

Operating areas

Three operating areas: Haynesville (LA/TX), Northeast Appalachia (PA), Southwest Appalachia (OH/WV)

99%
Source evidence
“Haynesville - Haynesville and Bossier Shales in Louisiana and Texas. Northeast Appalachia - Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania. Southwest Appalachia - Marcellus and Utica Shales in Ohio and West Virginia.”

2025 production volumes by area

Total 2025 production of 2,622 Bcfe: Haynesville 1,095; Northeast Appalachia 958; Southwest Appalachia 569 Bcfe

98%
Source evidence
“Total Production2,4095.929.62,622”

Positioning and strategy

Southwestern Merger

Completed Southwestern Merger on Oct 1, 2024; issued ~95.7MM shares (~$7.9B); Chesapeake renamed Expand Energy

99%
Source evidence
“the total value of such shares of our common stock issued to Southwestern’s shareholders was approximately $7.9 billion”

Funding source for capital expenditures

Capex funded through operating cash flow, supplemented by revolving credit facility borrowings

95%
Source evidence
“We intend to fund our capital expenditures through cash flows from operations, and to the extent that is not sufficient, borrowings under our revolving credit facility.”

Competitive landscape

Competition in buying/selling reserves, obtaining goods and services, and marketing natural gas, oil or NGL; some competitors have greater financial resources

93%
Source evidence
“Competitors include multinational oil companies, independent production companies and individual producers and operators.”

Vertical integration via Southwestern oilfield service business

Assumed Southwestern's oilfield service business for vertical integration to help control costs and secure inputs

95%
Source evidence
“we assumed Southwestern’s oilfield service business that will allow for some vertical integration of our exploration and production operations”

Risks, financing, and outlook

Investment grade ratings from all three agencies

Investment grade ratings: S&P BBB-, Fitch BBB-, Moody's Baa3 (all stable outlook)

98%
Source evidence
“Moody’s upgraded the rating on our senior unsecured notes from Ba1 to Baa3, with a stable outlook.”

2025 Credit Facility amendment

Amended & Restated Credit Agreement (Sep 30, 2025): $3.5B commitments, maturity Sep 2030, LC sublimit $1.0B

98%
Source evidence
“extended the 2025 Credit Facility’s maturity date from December 2027 to September 2030”

2025 Credit Facility

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated September 30, 2025 provides the 2025 Credit Facility, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent; it replaced the reserve-based credit facility entered into on December 9, 2022.

95%
Source evidence
“"Credit Agreement" means the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2025, which provides for the 2025 Credit Facility with the lenders and issuing banks party thereto from time to time, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent.”

Geopolitical drivers of commodity price volatility

Price volatility may result from political instability in producing regions including Russia-Ukraine, Middle East, Venezuela and China-Taiwan relations

94%
Source evidence
“political instability or armed conflict in natural gas and oil producing regions, including in connection with the continued armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, instability in the Middle East and Venezuela, and changes in China-Taiwan relations”

2026 capital expenditure guidance

Forecasted 2026 capital expenditures, inclusive of capitalized interest, are $2.75 - $2.95 billion compared to 2025 capital spending of $2.85 billion

97%
Source evidence
“Our forecasted 2026 capital expenditures, inclusive of capitalized interest, are $2.75 - $2.95 billion compared to our 2025 capital spending level of $2.85 billion.”

Hedging protection and gas market outlook

Hedges floor >60% of projected gas volumes through end-2026; gas market tightening through 2027 on LNG, power and industrial demand

96%
Source evidence
“our current hedge positions that provide a floor price on over 60% of our projected gas volumes through the end of 2026”

Liquidity position at Dec 31, 2025

$4.1B liquidity at Dec 31, 2025 ($616MM cash + $3.5B unused revolver capacity); no revolver borrowings outstanding

98%
Source evidence
“As of December 31, 2025, we had $4.1 billion of liquidity available, including $616 million of cash on hand”

Forward-looking risk themes cited

Forward-looking statements cite geopolitical conflicts (Russia-Ukraine, Middle East, Venezuela, China-Taiwan), OPEC+ actions, market prices, debt service and dividend-paying ability as key outlook factors.

90%
Source evidence
“matters relating to armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, instability in the Middle East and Venezuela and changes in China-Taiwan relations, along with the effects of the current global economic environment”

Southwestern Merger and name change

On October 1, 2024, Chesapeake Energy Corporation completed its merger with Southwestern Energy Company and changed its name to Expand Energy Corporation.

99%
Source evidence
“On October 1, 2024, Chesapeake Energy Corporation completed its previously announced merger with Southwestern Energy Company. In connection with the Southwestern Merger, Chesapeake Energy Corporation changed its name to Expand Energy Corporation.”

Chapter 11 history and warrants

Legacy Chapter 11 Cases (petition June 28, 2020; Effective Date February 9, 2021) created Class A/B/C Warrants covering 10% of common stock each at $27.63/$32.13/$36.18, exercisable until February 9, 2026.

95%
Source evidence
“"Class A Warrants" means warrants to purchase 10 percent of the common stock ... at an initial exercise price per share of $27.63. The Class A Warrants were exercisable from the Effective Date until February 9, 2026.”

Derivative cash flow classification

Derivative cash settlements classified as operating unless a significant financing element at inception, in which case financing

90%
Source evidence
“Cash settlements of our derivative instruments are generally classified as operating cash flows unless the derivatives are deemed to contain, for accounting purposes, a significant financing element at contract inception”

Data privacy law exposure (CCPA/CPRA)

Subject to state data privacy laws including CCPA and CPRA, with a patchwork of overlapping state laws

92%
Source evidence
“we are subject to various state privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which came into effect in January 2020, and the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”)”

Commodity price volatility risk

Natural gas, oil and NGL prices fluctuate widely, and lower prices for an extended period are likely to have a material adverse effect

98%
Source evidence
“Natural gas, oil and NGL prices fluctuate widely, and lower prices for an extended period of time are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business.”

Impairment / write-down risk on oil and gas properties

Risk of write-downs of natural gas and oil property carrying values under successful efforts accounting

95%
Source evidence
“If commodity prices fall or drilling efforts are unsuccessful, we may be required to record write-downs of the carrying value of our natural gas and oil properties.”

Cybersecurity risk including CIRCIA reporting obligations

Cyber-attacks from nation-state sponsored actors and others; CIRCIA incident reporting rules expected final in May 2026

94%
Source evidence
“CIRCIA mandates that all owners and operators of critical infrastructure report cyber incidents to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within 72 hours and ransomware payments within 24 hours.”

Catastrophes, severe weather and headquarters concentration risk

Operations subject to extreme weather and disasters; headquarters in Oklahoma City exposed to earthquakes and tornadoes

93%
Source evidence
“our headquarters is currently located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, an area that experiences earthquakes and severe weather events, including tornadoes.”

Public perception, permitting and capital access risk

Negative public perception may lead to new regulations, permit delays, capital divestment pressure and litigation

93%
Source evidence
“Certain financial institutions, funds and other sources of capital have also elected to restrict or eliminate their investment in certain fossil fuel-related activities, which may restrict our access to capital.”

Acquisition and disposition risks

Acquisitions may require more debt or common stock issuance; transactions may not realize anticipated benefits

92%
Source evidence
“In addition, acquisitions may be financed by borrowings, requiring us to incur more debt, or by the issuance of our common stock.”

Demand reduction from conservation and alternative energy

Conservation measures and alternative energy could reduce demand for natural gas and oil

92%
Source evidence
“Fuel conservation measures, alternative fuel requirements, increasing consumer demand for alternatives to natural gas and oil, technological advances in fuel economy and energy generation devices could reduce demand for natural gas and oil.”

Talent and equipment competition risk

Competition for talent and drilling rigs/equipment may adversely affect execution of development plans

92%
Source evidence
“During these periods, there is often a shortage of drilling rigs and other oilfield equipment and services, which could adversely affect our ability to execute our development plans on a timely basis and within budget.”

Midstream infrastructure and takeaway capacity dependence

Price and production exposure to pipeline/processing capacity and midstream transportation providers

90%
Source evidence
“the availability, proximity and capacity of pipelines, other transportation facilities and processing facilities”

Material exposure graph

Natural gas
Commodity Exposure

Revenues, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratio depend primarily on prices received for natural gas, oil and NGL sold.

Relevance 98·Dependency 95·Confidence 98
Source evidence
“Our revenues, results of operations, profitability, liquidity, leverage ratio and ability to grow and invest in capital expenditures depend primarily upon the prices we receive for the natural gas, oil and NGL we sell.”
Natural gas
Revenue Exposure

Revenue overwhelmingly driven by natural gas: 2,409 Bcf of 2,622 Bcfe total production in 2025 at $3.08/Mcf average price.

Relevance 98·Dependency 95·Confidence 99
Source evidence
“Total Production2,4095.929.62,622”
Oil
Commodity Exposure

Oil prices are a primary revenue driver; prolonged low prices may impair property carrying values and reduce economically producible reserves.

Relevance 90·Dependency 85·Confidence 95
Source evidence
“any prolonged period of lower prices could reduce the quantities of reserves that we may economically produce.”
United States
Currency Exposure

US-centric operations: headquarters concentration in Oklahoma City, US inventories/exports of natural gas and LNG, and US trade policies are disclosed price and operational drivers.

Relevance 85·Dependency 90·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“U.S. exports of natural gas, oil, liquefied natural gas and NGL”
United States
Currency Exposure

All estimated reserves are located in the United States; production concentrated in Louisiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.

Relevance 85·Dependency 80·Confidence 98
Source evidence
“All of our estimated reserves are located within the United States.”
Geopolitical risk
Geopolitical Exposure

Conflicts in Russia-Ukraine, Middle East, Venezuela and China-Taiwan tensions are disclosed drivers of commodity price volatility.

Relevance 80·Dependency 55·Confidence 94
Source evidence
“political instability or armed conflict in natural gas and oil producing regions, including in connection with the continued armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine”
Midstream transportation providers
Supplier Dependency

Operations depend on pipelines, transportation and processing facilities; advocacy groups may target midstream providers, disrupting transportation and marketing of production.

Relevance 75·Dependency 70·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“environmental groups, landowners, local groups and other advocates may oppose our operations or those of our midstream transportation providers”
Power generation
Demand Driver

Power generation is cited as a structural driver of natural gas demand tightening the market through 2027.

Relevance 75·Dependency 60·Confidence 93
Source evidence
“robust demand, primarily driven by seasonal weather-driven consumption patterns and increasing structural demand gains from LNG, power generation, and industrials”
Geopolitical risk
Commodity Exposure

Geopolitical risk and policy uncertainty drive volatility in natural gas, oil and NGL prices.

Relevance 65·Dependency 50·Confidence 92
Source evidence
“Geopolitical risk and policy uncertainty continue to drive volatility in natural gas, oil and NGL prices”
Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA)
Regulatory Exposure

CIRCIA will require reporting cyber incidents to CISA within 72 hours and ransomware payments within 24 hours once final rules are effective (expected May 2026).

Relevance 65·Dependency 50·Confidence 93
Source evidence
“CISA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on April 4, 2024 and is expected to publish the final rule in May 2026.”
Energy transition
Demand Driver

Conservation, alternative fuels and competing energy sources (wind, solar, electric power) could reduce demand for natural gas and oil and increase competition.

Relevance 65·Dependency 40·Confidence 92
Source evidence
“We also face indirect competition from alternative energy sources, including wind, solar and electric power.”
natural gas
Commodity Exposure

Commodity derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements and fair value estimation via index prices; settlement classification depends on financing element, linking results to commodity markets.

Relevance 60·Dependency 55·Confidence 70
Source evidence
“All of our commodity derivative instruments are subject to master netting arrangements by contract type which provide for the offsetting of asset and liability positions within each contract type”
Steel
Cost Driver

Company monitors steel tariffs as a factor impacting its cost structure and supply chain.

Relevance 60·Dependency 50·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“We continue to monitor factors impacting commodity supply and demand situations, including tariffs on steel, and assess their impact on our business”
U.S. federal and state income taxation
Regulatory Exposure

Company is subject to current income taxes assessed by U.S. federal and various state jurisdictions, with reserves estimated for uncertain tax positions.

Relevance 55·Dependency 50·Confidence 85
Source evidence
“We are subject to current income taxes assessed by the federal and various state jurisdictions in the U.S.”
Tariffs
Cost Driver

Tariffs on steel are monitored as a cost and supply-chain risk affecting the business, partners and customers.

Relevance 55·Dependency 45·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“We continue to monitor factors impacting commodity supply and demand situations, including tariffs on steel”
Southwestern oilfield service business
Supplier Dependency

Vertical integration via the assumed oilfield service business may help control costs and secure inputs for E&P operations.

Relevance 55·Dependency 40·Confidence 92
Source evidence
“we assumed Southwestern’s oilfield service business that will allow for some vertical integration of our exploration and production operations”
OPEC+ actions
Demand Driver

Actions by, or disputes among, members of OPEC+ and other foreign oil-exporting countries are cited as factors affecting market prices and the business.

Relevance 55·Dependency 30·Confidence 85
Source evidence
“actions by, or disputes among or between, members of OPEC+ and other foreign oil-exporting countries, market factors, market prices”
Full company information
Latest profile, trading, valuation, and identifier data stored for EXE.
Share price
$88.62
Market cap
$20.52B
Exchange
NASDAQ
Currency
USD
CEO
Michael A. Wichterich
Employees
1,600
IPO date
10/02/2021
Beta
0.323
Last dividend
$0.00
Day range
$85.90 – $88.69
52-week range
$84.99 – $126.62
1-day performance
1.82%
1-year performance
4.28%
Current drawdown (1Y)
-30.01%
CIK
0000895126
CUSIP
165167735
ISIN
US1651677353
Created
07/12/2025, 03:52:41
Last update
24/09/2026, 23:47:42

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