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In the past six months, Expand Energy Corp.'s stock has been influenced by natural gas price fluctuations, which saw a three-year high in late January 2026. Winter storms benefited Expand Energy's results, pushing free cash flow to $1.7 billion. In early May 2026, Expand Energy announced strong Q1 2026 results, beating earnings estimates with revenue of $4.40 billion and reporting adjusted EPS of $3.83, operating cash flow of $2.4 billion, and free cash flow of $1.7 billion. The company announced approximately $1.3 billion in gross debt reductions year-to-date and a new 20-year LNG offtake agreement with Delfin FLNG, while reaffirming full-year production guidance. These positive results led to analyst upgrades and a perception of the stock being undervalued. Concerns about a U.S. natural gas glut potentially suppressing domestic prices have also been noted. The stock closed modestly higher after its Q1 2026 earnings, outperforming the broader energy sector.