Candriam S.C.A. Grows Position in Cheniere Energy, Inc. $LNG

Key Points

• Candriam S.C.A. increased its stake in Cheniere Energy by 251% in the first quarter, buying an additional 65,738 shares and bringing its total holding to 91,933 shares worth about $26.1 million.
• Institutional ownership remains high, with 87.26% of Cheniere Energy’s stock held by institutional investors and hedge funds, and several smaller firms also recently opening new positions.
• Cheniere is seeing supportive operational and analyst momentum, including Sabine Pass LNG expansion contracts and multiple bullish analyst ratings, with consensus sentiment currently at a “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $297.71.

Candriam S.C.A. boosted its position in shares of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG - Free Report) by 251.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 91,933 shares of the energy company's stock after buying an additional 65,738 shares during the period. Candriam S.C.A.'s holdings in Cheniere Energy were worth $26,087,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of LNG. Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Cheniere Energy in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in Cheniere Energy during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Financial Life Planners purchased a new position in Cheniere Energy during the 1st quarter worth $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in Cheniere Energy in the third quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Accordant Advisory Group Inc acquired a new position in Cheniere Energy in the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. 87.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Cheniere Energy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Cheniere Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Cheniere and Bechtel awarded equipment and services contracts for the Sabine Pass LNG expansion, a sign that project activity is moving forward and could support future LNG export volumes. Cheniere, Bechtel let equipment and services contracts for Sabine Pass LNG expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Baker Hughes said it won three awards related to the Sabine Pass expansion, adding another vote of confidence in Cheniere’s ongoing buildout and the broader LNG infrastructure theme. Baker Hughes Wins Cheniere Sabine Pass Awards to Drive LNG Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Cheniere announced the timing of its second-quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call, which keeps investors focused on upcoming results but does not by itself change the outlook. Cheniere Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary on Cheniere and other energy names could add to trading interest, but the headline did not include a clear upgrade, downgrade, or target change. Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Cheniere Energy (LNG) and HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO)
• Negative Sentiment: Broader LNG-sector headlines were mixed, including reports that LNG stocks fell after the first U.S. LNG shipment from Mexico to Asia, which may have created some pressure on the group despite Cheniere-specific operational progress. First U.S. LNG Ships To Asia From Mexico In A Win For Permian Producers

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

LNG has been the subject of several recent research reports. Benchmark reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on Cheniere Energy from $265.00 to $306.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on Cheniere Energy from $313.00 to $308.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. UBS Group set a $290.00 target price on Cheniere Energy in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein assumed coverage on Cheniere Energy in a report on Tuesday, June 16th. They issued a "market perform" rating and a $283.00 target price on the stock. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $297.71.

Cheniere Energy Stock Performance

NYSE LNG traded down $2.72 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $258.57. 1,469,698 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,215,278. The company has a quick ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.55. The company has a market cap of $54.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.53 and a beta of -0.01. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a 12-month low of $186.20 and a 12-month high of $300.89. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $241.65 and a 200 day moving average of $237.03.

Cheniere Energy Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, May 19th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 11th were issued a $0.555 dividend. This represents a $2.22 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 11th. Cheniere Energy's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 36.51%.

Cheniere Energy Company Profile

Cheniere Energy, Inc is a U.S.-based energy company that develops, owns and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and markets LNG to global customers. The company's core activities include natural gas liquefaction, long‑term and short‑term LNG sales and marketing, and the associated midstream services required to move gas from production basins to international markets. Cheniere focuses on converting domestic natural gas into LNG for export, providing a bridge between North American supply and overseas demand.

Cheniere's principal operating assets are large-scale LNG export terminals located on the U.S.

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