10 Best Affordable Energy Stocks to Buy

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1. Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE)

On February 23, Wells Fargo lifted the price target on Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) to $123, up from $120, and reiterated an Equal Weight rating. The analyst says that the company aims for 20c/mcf realization benefit from supply deals and end-user delivery in the long haul. This translates to a $500M annual structural increase in EBITDA, the firm noted, adding that the need to secure supply agreements and provide greater visibility to customers has guided the decision to relocate the headquarters to Houston.

Earlier on February 18, Benchmark maintained a Buy rating on Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) with a price target of $112. This reaffirmation comes after the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report, in which it delivered an adjusted EBITDA of $1.425 billion, above the consensus estimate but under the firm’s projection.

What’s interesting is that Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) allocated $75 million to the Western Haynesville appraisal in 2026. The guidance for the current year is driven by Marcellus growth, with production anticipated to climb by 200 mmcf/d by year-end.

Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) is an Oklahoma-based independent natural gas production company. Founded in 1989, the company specializes in properties to produce oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.

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