Zacks Research Brokers Raise Earnings Estimates for CQP

Key Points

• Zacks Research has raised its Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Cheniere Energy Partners to $0.97, up from $0.92, amidst a full-year earnings consensus of $4.14.
• Cheniere Energy Partners reported a net margin of 24.62% for the last quarter, with revenue of $2.46 billion, exceeding consensus estimates and representing a 29.6% year-over-year increase.
• Institutional investors currently own 46.55% of the company's stock, indicating a significant interest from larger financial entities.

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:CQP - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Cheniere Energy Partners in a research note issued on Tuesday, September 2nd. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings of $0.97 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.92. The consensus estimate for Cheniere Energy Partners' current full-year earnings is $4.14 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Cheniere Energy Partners' FY2025 earnings at $4.12 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.98 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.14 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $4.16 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.18 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on the company. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on Cheniere Energy Partners from $61.00 to $56.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 12th. Barclays decreased their price objective on Cheniere Energy Partners from $56.00 to $55.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 14th. Finally, Bank of America lifted their target price on Cheniere Energy Partners from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock an "underperform" rating in a report on Wednesday, June 25th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Strong Sell" and a consensus target price of $54.60.

Cheniere Energy Partners Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of Cheniere Energy Partners stock traded up $0.03 during trading on Friday, reaching $53.49. 49,258 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 177,975. Cheniere Energy Partners has a twelve month low of $47.55 and a twelve month high of $68.42. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $54.74 and a 200-day moving average price of $58.17. The firm has a market capitalization of $25.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.98 and a beta of 0.42.

Cheniere Energy Partners (NYSE:CQP - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 7th. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.96 by ($0.05). The firm had revenue of $2.46 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.21 billion. Cheniere Energy Partners had a negative return on equity of 503.86% and a net margin of 24.62%.The business's quarterly revenue was up 29.6% compared to the same quarter last year.

Institutional Trading of Cheniere Energy Partners

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy Partners in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its stake in shares of Cheniere Energy Partners by 180.0% in the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 476 shares of the company's stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 306 shares during the period. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy Partners in the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy Partners in the 1st quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Gables Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy Partners in the 2nd quarter valued at about $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 46.55% of the company's stock.

Cheniere Energy Partners Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 8th were paid a $0.82 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 8th. This represents a $3.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.1%. Cheniere Energy Partners's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 75.24%.

About Cheniere Energy Partners

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P., through its subsidiaries, provides liquefied natural gas (LNG) to integrated energy companies, utilities, and energy trading companies worldwide. The company owns and operates natural gas liquefaction and export facility at the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.