Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas producer Expand

Energy ( EXE ) on Tuesday reported a profit in the third

quarter, compared with a year-ago loss, driven by increased

output and stronger commodity prices.

The Oklahoma City-based company reported a profit of $547

million, or $2.28 per share, for the quarter ended September 30,

compared with a net loss of $114 million, or 85 cents per share,

a year earlier.