April 29, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: EXE) (“Expand Energy” or the “Company”) today reported first quarter 2025 financial and operating results.
Net loss of $249 million, or $1.06 per fully diluted share; adjusted net income(1) of $487 million, or $2.02 per share
Adjusted EBITDAX(1) of $1,395 million
Produced approximately 6.79 Bcfe/d net (92% natural gas)
Added to the S&P 500, effective March 24, 2025
Upgraded to Investment Grade credit rating by Moody’s (Baa3); achieved uniform Investment Grade rating from all rating agencies
Quarterly base dividend of $0.575 per common share to be paid in June 2025, 17th straight quarter of paying a dividend
On track to capture approximately $400 million in 2025 synergies, with the total target of $500 million in annual synergies expected to be achieved by year end 2026
(1) Definitions of non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure are included at the end of this news release.
“Overcoming market volatility requires a resilient financial foundation, a deep market-connected portfolio, and low cost, efficient operations, all hallmarks of our strategy,” said Nick Dell’Osso, Expand Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to execute our business, utilizing our productive capacity to navigate today’s dynamic macro environment and be prepared to efficiently respond as market conditions change.”
Operations Update
Expand Energy operated an average of 11 rigs during the first quarter, drilling 46 wells and turning 89 wells in line, resulting in net production of approximately 6.79 Bcfe per day (92% natural gas). A detailed breakdown of first quarter production, capital expenditures and activity can be found in supplemental slides which have been posted at https://investors.expandenergy.com/events-presentations.
2025 Annual Synergy, Capital and Operating Outlook
In 2025, Expand Energy expects to run approximately 12 rigs and invest approximately $2.7 billion yielding an estimated daily production of approximately 7.1 Bcfe/d. The Company intends to build incremental productive capacity for an additional $300 million by exiting 2025 with approximately 15 rigs. This incremental capital investment positions the Company to efficiently grow production from a year-end 2025 exit rate of approximately 7.2 Bcfe/d to average approximately 7.5 Bcfe/d in 2026 should market conditions warrant.
Expand Energy is on track to capture its 2025 expected annual synergy target of approximately $400 million. The Company expects to achieve the full $500 million in annual synergies by year end 2026.
A detailed breakdown of 2025 annual synergy, capital, and operating outlook can be found in supplemental slides which have been posted at https://investors.expandenergy.com/events-presentations.
Shareholder Returns Update
Expand Energy enhanced its capital return framework in 2024 to more efficiently return cash to shareholders and reduce Net Debt. The Company plans to pay its quarterly base dividend of $0.575 per share on June 4, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2025. The Company expects to allocate $500 million to Net Debt reduction in 2025, and at current market conditions, to have additional free cash flow available to allocate to the combination of variable dividends, share repurchases, and the balance sheet.
Conference Call Information
A conference call to discuss Expand Energy’s first quarter 2025 financial and operating results and 2025 outlook has been scheduled for 9 a.m. EDT on April 30, 2025. Participants can access the live webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/kn8j2wew/. Participants who would like to ask a question, can register at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb82422792483441f93f8794cbf385f7c, and will receive the dial-in info and a unique PIN to join the call. Links to the conference call will be provided at https://investors.expandenergy.com/. A replay will be available on the website following the call.
Financial Statements, Non-GAAP Financial Measures and 2025 Guidance and Outlook Projections
This news release contains the non-GAAP financial measures described below in the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure used in this news release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure are provided below. Additional detail on the Company’s 2025 first quarter financial and operational results, along with non-GAAP measures that adjust for items typically excluded by securities analysts, are available on the Company’s website. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, GAAP measures. Management’s guidance for 2025 can be found on the Company’s website at https://www.expandenergy.com/.
Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: EXE) is the largest natural gas producer in the United States, powered by dedicated and innovative employees focused on disrupting the industry’s traditional cost and market delivery model to responsibly develop assets in the nation’s most prolific natural gas basins. Expand Energy’s returns-driven strategy strives to create sustainable value for its stakeholders by leveraging its scale, financial strength and operational execution. Expand Energy is committed to expanding America’s energy reach to fuel a more affordable, reliable, lower carbon future.