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Here is Why Expand Energy (EXE) Gained This Week

By Sultan Khalid | July 31, 2025, 9:24 PM

The share price of Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) surged by 5.58% between July 23 and July 30, 2025, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week.

Here is Why Expand Energy (EXE) Gained This Week
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Formed in 2024 by the merger of Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Southwestern Energy Company, Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) is the largest natural gas producer in America.

Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) gained after the company announced strong results for its Q2 2025 this week, highlighting its strong operational execution, higher-than-expected free cash flow, and increased shareholder returns.

Notably, Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) has raised its free cash flow guidance for FY 2025 by $425 million, citing higher efficiency and productivity. Moreover, the company has trimmed its FY 2025 capital spending forecast by $100 million after posting record drilling performance during the second quarter. EXE has also increased its annual synergy outlook to $600 million by the end of 2026.

Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) remained committed to its shareholders and returned $585 million in the form of dividends and share repurchases during the first half of 2025.

Following the impressive results, TD Cowen analyst David Deckelbaum has reiterated his bullish stance on Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE), giving the stock a ‘Buy’ rating.

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