April 29 (Reuters) - Expand Energy ( EXE ) beat

analysts' estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven

by a jump in natural gas prices.

The company reported an adjusted profit of $2.02 per share

for the quarter ended March 31, compared with analysts' average

estimate of $1.88, according to data compiled by LSEG.

(Reporting by Tanay Dhumal in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj

Kalluvila)