Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG)
NYSE:LNG
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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)2.28M
Market Cap
$50.32B
Enterprise Value$71.76B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.77B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$26.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.3
Beta0.18
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
2.89Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.07%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.14
Shares Outstanding209,551,860
10 Day Avg. Volume2,066,155
30 Day Avg. Volume2,282,505
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.11
Price to Book (P/B)5.40
Price to Sales (P/S)2.18
P/FCF Ratio17.35
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.43
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.41
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.41
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.94
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$310.33Price Target Upside23.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)1.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$22.22B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash FlowConsistently large operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for capex, dividends, and buybacks while reducing reliance on external financing. Strong cash generation supports multi-year capital allocation and cushions against commodity-driven EBITDA swings.
Contract CoverageExtensive long-term contracts and high-quality counterparties produce stable, toll-like cash flows and limit open-volume exposure. Reducing unsold 2026 volumes to under 1 mt materially narrows market-margin sensitivity, improving predictability of cash flows over coming quarters.
Project Execution & ScaleAdvancing Stage 3 and midscale trains and a higher 2026 production forecast increase scale and utilization, spreading fixed costs and supporting sustainable adjusted EBITDA and DCF growth. Reliable project delivery enhances long-term capacity and commercial optionality.
Bears Say
GAAP Earnings VolatilityLarge unrealized mark-to-market swings from long-term pricing/derivative positions produce significant GAAP volatility that can obscure underlying cash performance, complicate stakeholder assessment, and pressure reported earnings-based covenants or metrics despite strong cash flows.
Historic High LeverageAlthough TTM leverage has improved, the company’s recent history of high leverage and episodes of negative equity indicate structural sensitivity to earnings cycles. Elevated indebtedness limits financial flexibility and raises refinancing and covenant risks during periods of weaker margins.
Geopolitical & Market Supply RiskMaterial, persistent geopolitical supply shocks and regional outages increase global price and physical volatility, disrupting optimization and marketing margins. Such shocks and shifting demand in price-sensitive markets can materially affect earnings and derivative valuations over months.
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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 $50.32B.
When is Cheniere Energy Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cheniere Energy Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 48 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 1.07%. See more information on Cheniere Energy Inc. dividends here
What is Cheniere Energy Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Cheniere Energy Inc.’s EPS estimate is 2.89.
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?
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Cheniere Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$310.33 (23.60% Upside)
$310.33 (23.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LNG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $28.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.48%
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 Company Deck
LNG Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a materially positive operational and financial picture: record quarterly exports, strong adjusted EBITDA and DCF, upwardly revised full-year guidance, accelerated project execution (Stage 3 and midscale trains), disciplined capital allocation including sizable buybacks and dividend growth targets, and improved credit ratings. Key negatives centered on GAAP net loss driven by mark-to-market derivative volatility, significant near-term market disruption from the Middle East (reducing global LNG supply and increasing price/physical volatility), Europe’s tight storage, and some demand pullback in price-sensitive markets. On balance, the company’s operational progress, guidance upgrade, improved liquidity and capital allocation actions outweigh the challenges from market volatility and accounting-driven GAAP losses.View all LNG earnings summariesLNG Revenue Breakdown
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7.83% Ireland
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LNG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$310.33
▲(23.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.58% Insiders
22.99% Mutual Funds
19.07% Other Institutional Investors
39.52% Public Companies and Individual Investors