Expand Energy (EXE) Ranks 451st in Market Activity as Institutional Buys and Insiders Boost Confidence Despite High-Yield Risk

Expand Energy (EXE) rose 1.02% on August 20, 2025, with a trading volume of $220 million, a 22.53% decline from the previous day, ranking 451st in market activity. Institutional investors, including HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC, added to their positions, acquiring 467,563 shares valued at $52 million, making it the fund’s fifth-largest holding. The stock’s 2.4% dividend yield, despite a 589.74% payout ratio, highlights its appeal to income-focused investors. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, with 17 buy ratings and two strong buy ratings, averaging a $127.92 price target.

Insider confidence in Expand Energy was evident as CEO Domenic Dell’Ossorio and COO Joshua Viets purchased 4,500 shares combined in late July and August at an average price of $94.32. These transactions, reported in Form 4 filings, suggest management’s alignment with shareholder interests. Meanwhile, the Strive U.S. Energy ETF, which holds 2.22% of Expand Energy’s shares, saw 11.1% of its weighted holdings experience insider buying in the past six months, further signaling potential institutional support.

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