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Expand EnergyEXE +0.86%56 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates EXE with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $126.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Oil & Gas companies, Expand Energy ranks better than 70.8% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Expand Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Expand Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
EXE'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.65 Max: 1.63
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Expand Energy was 1.63. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.65.
EXE's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 70.8% of 435
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs EXE: 0.35
During the past 12 months, Expand Energy's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 38.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -30.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Expand Energy was -30.70% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was -30.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Expand Energy (NAS:EXE) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
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Expand Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Expand Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
EXE vs PR, TPL, OVV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Expand Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Expand Energy Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Expand Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Expand Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Expand Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Expand Energy (EXE) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Expand Energy and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Expand Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Expand Energy ranks #127 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Expand Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Expand Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.63. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Expand Energy's value of 0.11 is 78% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Expand Energy ranks #127 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Expand Energy has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Expand Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PR and TPL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Expand Energy ranks #127 out of 435 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Expand Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Expand Energy's value of 0.11 is 78% below this benchmark. Historically, Expand Energy's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Expand Energy has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 435 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Expand Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 78% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Expand Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Expand Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Expand Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Expand Energy (EXE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $126.90, compared to a current price of $88.39 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 78% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Expand Energy's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Expand Energy (EXE), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Expand Energy (EXE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Expand Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $88.39 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $126.90.
GuruFocus considers Expand Energy to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EXE:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.11 (83% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: $126.90 vs. price of $88.39 (30.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78% below the Oil & Gas median (#127 of 435)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EXE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Expand Energy is a North American natural gas producer in the Haynesville and Appalachian basins, formed by the combination of Chesapeake and Southwestern. Its largest operation by volume is the Haynesville basin in Louisiana, which is heavily exposed to nearby LNG production. Appalachia benefits from its proximity to population centers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
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