Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA Acquires 5,495 Shares of Cheniere Energy, Inc. $LNG

Key Points

• Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA raised its stake in Cheniere by 8.3%, buying an additional 5,495 shares to hold 72,100 shares valued at $14.016 million; institutional investors now own about 87.26% of the company.
• Cheniere posted a strong quarter with EPS $10.68 (vs. $3.90 est.), announced a $10.0 billion share buyback authorization (up to 21.1% of shares), and pays a quarterly dividend of $0.555 amid a consensus analyst target of $284.29 ("Moderate Buy").

Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA grew its holdings in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG - Free Report) by 8.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 72,100 shares of the energy company's stock after acquiring an additional 5,495 shares during the quarter. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA's holdings in Cheniere Energy were worth $14,016,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new stake in Cheniere Energy during the 4th quarter worth approximately $335,000. VestGen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Cheniere Energy in the second quarter valued at approximately $236,000. Panagora Asset Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Cheniere Energy by 5.8% during the second quarter. Panagora Asset Management Inc. now owns 1,859 shares of the energy company's stock worth $453,000 after acquiring an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Cheniere Energy by 149.1% during the second quarter. Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC now owns 11,558 shares of the energy company's stock worth $2,815,000 after acquiring an additional 6,919 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CW Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Cheniere Energy by 41.9% during the second quarter. CW Advisors LLC now owns 2,949 shares of the energy company's stock worth $714,000 after acquiring an additional 871 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.26% of the company's stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently commented on LNG shares. Wolfe Research set a $220.00 price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on Cheniere Energy from $282.00 to $271.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. TD Cowen boosted their price target on Cheniere Energy from $250.00 to $255.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, February 27th. UBS Group upped their price objective on Cheniere Energy from $305.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, March 26th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on Cheniere Energy from $280.00 to $271.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Friday, March 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Cheniere Energy has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $284.29.

Key Cheniere Energy News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Record U.S. LNG flows and tighter global supply driven by Middle East conflict boost demand for U.S. exporters like Cheniere, supporting revenue prospects and utilization. US LNG exports break record high as Middle East war disrupts global supply
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary and retail-media pieces name Cheniere a top-rated buy as energy prices and LNG spot strength could lift cash flows and margins for U.S. exporters over the near term. Energy Prices Could Soon ‘Skyrocket.’ Why Cheniere Is One of the Top-Rated Stocks to Buy Now.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and a run to a 52‑week high reflect bullish institutional sentiment and helped trigger momentum earlier this week. Cheniere Energy NYSE: LNG Reaches New 52-Week High Following Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Damage to major Qatari LNG infrastructure shifts Asian/European demand toward U.S. supply and highlights Cheniere’s growth and buyback potential as a beneficiary of re‑routing. Qatar LNG Shock Puts Focus On Cheniere’s Growth And Buyback Potential
• Neutral Sentiment: Company history and leadership commentary underscore long-term execution and industry position but don't change near-term cash flow dynamics. From First Cargo to Global Giant: Jack Fusco Reflects on a Decade of Cheniere LNG Dominance
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market narratives label energy names defensive amid geopolitical risk, which can support interest in LNG stocks but is not an immediate catalyst. Hot Picks: Energy stocks seen as defensive amid risks
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis argues much of the long-term benefit from global LNG disruptions is already priced into Cheniere’s stock, implying limited upside and raising pullback risk. Cheniere's Long-Term Boost From Global LNG Disruptions Largely Priced Into Stock
• Negative Sentiment: After recent gains and a 52‑week high, elevated volume and profit‑taking are normal; combined with already‑backed long‑term contracts that limit spot exposure, this compresses near‑term upside.

Cheniere Energy Stock Performance

Shares of LNG opened at $275.50 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $57.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.34 and a beta of 0.13. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a 12 month low of $186.20 and a 12 month high of $300.89. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $239.82 and a 200 day simple moving average of $221.18. The company has a current ratio of 0.94, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.74.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The energy company reported $10.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.90 by $6.78. Cheniere Energy had a net margin of 26.68% and a return on equity of 32.04%. The firm had revenue of $5.45 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.48 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $4.33 EPS. The company's revenue was up 22.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts forecast that Cheniere Energy, Inc. will post 11.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Cheniere Energy Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Friday, February 6th were given a $0.555 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 6th. This represents a $2.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Cheniere Energy's payout ratio is currently 9.14%.

Cheniere Energy declared that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Thursday, February 26th that authorizes the company to repurchase $10.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the energy company to purchase up to 21.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

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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