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Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG)
:LNG
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 01, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.71Last Year’s EPS
2.13Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 16 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 20, 2025
|% Change Since: 0.00%
|Next Earnings Date:May 01, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call was largely positive, with strong financial performance, record production, and successful safety metrics highlighted. The company is progressing well on its projects and has a favorable outlook for 2025. However, geopolitical tensions and market volatility present ongoing challenges.Company Guidance
During the Cheniere Energy Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Call, the company provided financial guidance for 2025, projecting consolidated adjusted EBITDA between $6.5 billion and $7 billion, with distributable cash flow anticipated to range from $4.1 billion to $4.6 billion. The guidance also includes distributions at Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP) of $3.25 to $3.35 per unit. In 2024, Cheniere achieved a consolidated adjusted EBITDA of approximately $6.155 billion and distributable cash flow of about $3.73 billion. The company produced a record 45 million tons of LNG, representing over 10% of the global supply, and completed significant projects, such as the Corpus Christi stage three, which is on track to commence operations. Additionally, Cheniere plans to continue its capital allocation strategy, having already repurchased 13.8 million shares and increased its dividend by 15% to $2 per share annually. For 2025, Cheniere aims to achieve production of 47 to 48 million tons of LNG, driven by the operational commencement of Corpus Christi stage three trains.Strong Financial Performance
Cheniere generated consolidated adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.6 billion in Q4 and $6.155 billion for the full year 2024. Distributable cash flow was approximately $1.1 billion in Q4 and $3.73 billion for the full year.
Record LNG Production
Produced a record amount of LNG in 2024, approximately 45 million tons, which is over 10% of the global LNG supply.
Successful Safety Performance
Achieved a top quintile safety performance with SPL achieving 11 million labor hours and Corpus Christi 7 million labor hours without a single lost time incident.
Progress on Corpus Christi Stage Three
Bechtel continues to execute construction ahead of schedule; total completion stood at 77.2% with the first LNG production achieved in December.
Positive Guidance for 2025
Introduced 2025 financial guidance of $6.5 billion to $7 billion in consolidated adjusted EBITDA and $4.1 billion to $4.6 billion in distributable cash flow.
Shareholder Returns and Debt Reduction
Repurchased almost 14 million shares for approximately $2.25 billion, increased dividend by 15%, and paid down $800 million of long-term debt.
Favorable LNG Market Conditions
Continued strong demand for LNG, particularly in Asia, with expectations of increased supply needs in the coming years.
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LNG Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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LNG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | $218.81 | $226.92 | +3.71% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $181.05 | $190.47 | +5.20% |
| Aug 08, 2024 | $176.39 | $179.01 | +1.49% |
| May 03, 2024 | $159.04 | $155.98 | -1.92% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) report earnings?
Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) is schdueled to report earning on May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) earnings time?
Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) earnings time is at May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is LNG EPS forecast?
LNG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 2.71.
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