11 Best Inexpensive Stocks to Buy Now

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7. Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 77

Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) is one of the best inexpensive stocks to buy now. On January 21, Barclays lowered its price target on Expand Energy to $126 from $136 while keeping an Overweight rating. In a Q4 2025 preview of the E&P sector, Barclays updated its ratings and price targets and noted that the upstream industry’s model for returning cash to shareholders remains durable despite broader market volatility.

The firm identified promising opportunities within the US onshore operations. However, at the same time, Barclays also cautioned investors to remain vigilant as they navigate short-term uncertainty in commodity prices.

A day before the Barclays rating, Stephens also reduced its price target for Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) to $140 from $143 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the stock. The firm expects the company’s Q4 2025 results to align with expectations and noted that its own estimates for Q4 cash flow per share are 2% below consensus, while its adjusted EBITDA projections match consensus levels.

Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) is an independent natural gas production company in the US. The company acquires, explores, and develops properties to produce oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.

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