Southwestern Energy Company Price & Performance (SWN)

Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy have finalized their merger, forming Expand Energy, now the top natural gas producer in the United States. The combined company will begin trading on NASDAQ under the ticker 'EXE'. The move is expected to improve global competitiveness and operational efficiency in the sector.12

Southwestern Energy has received a consensus 'Hold' rating from analysts, reflecting uncertainty during its merger with Chesapeake. Despite negative earnings and a P/E ratio that cannot be compared to profitable peers, the company’s earnings are projected to surge by nearly 77% next year, signaling cautious optimism for the new entity.34

Southwestern Energy reported a Q2 net loss of $608 million but achieved $113 million in adjusted net income and $413 million in adjusted EBITDA. Total production reached 4.2 Bcfe per day, with ongoing capital discipline as the company prepares for integration with Chesapeake and the transition to Expand Energy.56