12 Strong Buy Stocks with High Upside According to Analysts

7. Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE)

Upside Potential: 44.25%

On July 9, Citi analyst Scott Gruber lowered the firm’s price target on Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) to $115 from $125 while maintaining a Buy rating on the shares. The revised target primarily reflects changes in commodity price assumptions rather than company-specific concerns. Despite lower near-term energy price expectations, Citi continues to view Expand Energy favorably due to its scale, asset quality, and ability to generate attractive returns within the natural gas sector.

Earlier, on June 29, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) to $131 from $139 while maintaining an Overweight rating. The adjustment followed a decline in oil prices after geopolitical developments involving the United States and Iran eased market concerns surrounding potential supply disruptions. Morgan Stanley updated its forecasts to reflect the latest commodity price environment but continues to see value in the company’s operational profile and long-term positioning within the North American energy market.

Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) operates as an independent natural gas exploration and production company with corporate offices in both Houston, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The company was formally established in 2024 following the merger of Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy.