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LNG Stock Chart & Stats
$251.07
$0.24(0.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$251.07
$0.24(0.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$186.20 - $300.89
Previous CloseN/A
Volume513.00K
Average Volume (3M)2.12M
Market Cap
$55.03B
Enterprise Value$89.29K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.77B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$26.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.8
Beta0.16
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
2.96Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.14
Shares Outstanding209,551,860
10 Day Avg. Volume1,911,940
30 Day Avg. Volume2,116,751
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
$315.10Price Target Upside25.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)-2.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)$22.53B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained high operating cash flow and sizable free cash flow provide durable internal funding for capex, debt reduction, dividends and large buybacks. This cash-generation profile underpins long-term financial flexibility for infrastructure buildout and shareholder returns.
Commercial Contract CoverageExtensive long-term SPAs and counterparty diversity, plus near-full 2026 contract coverage, lock in reservation-style fees and limit exposure to spot margin swings. This structural contract book provides predictable revenue and supports debt service and planning across multi-year project timelines.
Project Execution & Capacity GrowthAdvanced Stage 3 completion and on-schedule trains materially increase liquefaction capacity, enhancing long-term throughput and fee revenue. Reliable project execution reduces execution risk versus peers and supports step-up in contracted and merchant volumes over coming years.
Bears Say
Derivative-driven Earnings VolatilityLarge unrealized derivative swings translate into volatile GAAP earnings and equity impacts despite strong cash results. This accounting sensitivity can complicate stakeholder perceptions, affect covenant metrics and increase earnings unpredictability across reporting periods.
Historically Elevated LeverageThe business is capital intensive and has a history of high leverage and occasional negative equity, which heightens sensitivity to profitability swings. Even with recent improvements, the capital structure can constrain flexibility and amplify downside during market stress or project delays.
Ramp & Operational Variability RiskTiming of train ramp-ups and cargo recognition causes material quarter-to-quarter volume and margin variability. New train commissioning and debottlenecking can delay expected cash and EBITDA, complicating near-term forecasting and making multi-quarter earnings less predictable.
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LNG FAQ
What was Cheniere Energy Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cheniere Energy Inc. lowest stock price was $186.20 and its highest was $300.89 in the past 12 months.
What is Cheniere Energy Inc.’s market cap?
Cheniere Energy Inc.’s market cap is $55.03B.
When is Cheniere Energy Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cheniere Energy Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were Cheniere Energy Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Cheniere Energy Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -$16.65 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.255 by -$20.905.
Is Cheniere Energy Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cheniere Energy Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cheniere Energy Inc. pay dividends?
Cheniere Energy Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.555 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.82%. See more information on Cheniere Energy Inc. dividends here
What is Cheniere Energy Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Cheniere Energy Inc.’s EPS estimate is 2.96.
How many shares outstanding does Cheniere Energy Inc. have?
Cheniere Energy Inc. has 209,551,860 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cheniere Energy Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cheniere Energy Inc. reported an EPS of -$16.65 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $4.255. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.6%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cheniere Energy Inc.?
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:
$315.10 (25.50% Upside)
$315.10 (25.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LNG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.46%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cheniere Energy Inc.
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 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
$315.10
▲(25.50% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.58% Insiders
22.67% Mutual Funds
1.16% Other Institutional Investors
57.88% Public Companies and Individual Investors