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LNG Stock Chart & Stats
$278.80
-$2.27(-0.83%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$278.80
-$2.27(-0.83%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$186.20 - $300.89
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.13M
Average Volume (3M)1.71M
Market Cap
$60.31B
Enterprise Value$80.41K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.52B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$26.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.6
Beta0.13
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
4.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.50
Shares Outstanding206,534,160
10 Day Avg. Volume1,987,138
30 Day Avg. Volume1,711,227
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.12
Price to Book (P/B)5.40
Price to Sales (P/S)2.18
P/FCF Ratio17.35
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$320.27Price Target Upside14.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)4.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$22.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted LNG Platform And ReliabilityLong-term contracted capacity and a demonstrated delivery record provide recurring infrastructure-linked revenue and strengthen customer confidence. This combination supports utilization, differentiates Cheniere from less reliable exporters, and improves the durability of cash generation across market cycles.
Capacity Expansion CompletedCompleting CCL Stage 3 materially expands Cheniere’s operating platform and future volume base. Delivering the project on budget and ahead of schedule also validates execution capability, allowing the company to monetize additional contracted capacity while reducing major construction uncertainty.
Improving Earnings And Cash OutlookRaised EBITDA and distributable cash flow guidance, alongside 20% year-over-year production growth, indicates stronger operating execution and expanding cash-generation capacity. Limited unsold 2026 volumes further support visibility, while the guidance raise provides a constructive foundation for reinvestment and shareholder returns.
Bears Say
High Leverage And Refinancing SensitivityPersistently high leverage leaves Cheniere more sensitive to volume swings, commodity-linked margin pressure, and refinancing conditions than peers with steadier capitalization. Debt also competes with growth investment and shareholder returns for cash, limiting financial flexibility if operating conditions weaken.
Cyclical And Inconsistent Earnings QualityThe sharp changes in revenue and the compression in TTM net margin show that reported profitability can vary materially across the cycle. Such volatility makes earnings power less predictable, complicates capital planning, and can reduce the stability of returns even when underlying LNG infrastructure remains valuable.
Derivative-driven Net-income VolatilityRecurring noncash derivative mark-to-market effects can distort reported net income and obscure underlying operating performance. The recent accounting election reduces volatility for designated volumes, but remaining exposure means quarterly results may still fluctuate and weaken earnings visibility for investors.
Cheniere Energy News
LNG FAQ
What was Cheniere Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cheniere Energy lowest stock price was $186.20 and its highest was $300.89 in the past 12 months.
What is Cheniere Energy’s market cap?
Cheniere Energy’s market cap is $60.31B.
When is Cheniere Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cheniere Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Cheniere Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Cheniere Energy released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $14.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.112 by $11.538.
Is Cheniere Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cheniere Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cheniere Energy pay dividends?
Cheniere Energy pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.555 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.76%. See more information on Cheniere Energy dividends here
What is Cheniere Energy’s EPS estimate?
Cheniere Energy’s EPS estimate is 4.11.
How many shares outstanding does Cheniere Energy have?
Cheniere Energy has 206,534,160 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cheniere Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cheniere Energy reported an EPS of $14.65 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.112. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.322%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cheniere Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LNG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Cheniere Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$320.27 (14.87% Upside)
$320.27 (14.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LNG Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 56%
Sector Average 56%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 766.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
24.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.61%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Cheniere Energy
Cheniere Energy, Inc. is an energy infrastructure firm predominantly focused on liquefied natural gas (LNG) related activities within the United States. The company owns and operates two significant LNG terminals: one in Sabine Pass, located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, and another near Corpus Christi, Texas. Beyond its terminals, Cheniere also owns the 94-mile Creole Trail pipeline, which serves to connect the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal with various interstate and intrastate pipelines. It further manages the 21.5-mile Corpus Christi pipeline, ensuring the Corpus Christi LNG terminal is linked to a diverse network of natural gas pipelines, both within and across state lines. The company also participates in the marketing of LNG and natural gas. Cheniere Energy, Inc. was established in 1983 and has its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
LNG Company Deck
LNG Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a decidedly positive operational and financial narrative: strong Q2 financials, a 20% YoY production increase, meaningful upward revisions to full-year EBITDA and DCF guidance, continued project execution (Stage 3 near completion, mid‑scale trains progressing) and a materially de-risked Sabine Phase 1 via a lump-sum EPC. The company also took steps to reduce accounting-driven earnings volatility and returned substantial capital to shareholders. Offsetting these positives are significant macro and regional headwinds — the Strait of Hormuz disruption, a sizeable Middle East supply loss (~18 Mt), a global exports decline (~3 Mt YoY), an ~11 bcm European storage deficit and lower Chinese imports (~10% YoY) — which amplify market volatility and competitive dynamics. On balance, the company’s strong execution, upgraded guidance and balance-sheet actions outweigh the macro/lifecycle risks described during the call.View all LNG earnings summariesLNG Revenue Breakdown
16.71% Singapore
14.26% U.K.
14.06% U.S.
7.83% Ireland
47.15% Other
LNG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$320.27
▲(14.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.59% Insiders
23.00% Mutual Funds
19.62% Other Institutional Investors
38.68% Public Companies and Individual Investors