Expand Energy Surges to 160th in Daily Trading Volume Amid 82.56% Spike and 0.15% Gains

On August 15, 2025, Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) recorded a trading volume of $0.63 billion, an 82.56% increase from the previous day, ranking 160th in daily trading activity. The stock closed with a 0.15% gain.

The company’s institutional ownership saw significant activity in Q1, with major firms including Vanguard Group ($2.97 billion), Massachusetts Financial Services ($518 million), and Bank of New York Mellon ($327 million) establishing new positions. Institutional investors collectively own 97.93% of the stock. Additionally, Townsquare Capital LLC acquired 10,356 shares valued at $1.15 million during the quarter.

Analyst activity highlighted a mixed but generally bullish outlook. Scotiabank raised its price target to $140 from $135, while Goldman Sachs reduced its target to $125 from $127. Mizuho and Piper Sandler also adjusted targets upward, reinforcing a “Buy” consensus with an average price target of $129.12. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.575 per share, payable on September 4, yielding 2.4% annually.

Financial performance showed mixed results in Q2. Revenue surged to $3.69 billion, exceeding estimates, but EPS of $1.10 fell short of the $1.14 forecast. The stock’s 50-day moving average stands at $108.63, and its 200-day average at $107.30. With a market cap of $22.97 billion and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, the firm maintains a moderate leverage profile.

Backtested data from a strategy of holding the top 500 volume-driven stocks for one day since 2022 yielded a total profit of $10,720 as of the latest update. The results reflected steady growth with periodic market-driven fluctuations.