Cheniere Energy Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG) $181.62 -0.53 (-0.29%) (As of 12/1/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$180.59▼$183.4650-Day Range$138.90▼$173.8352-Week Range$135.00▼$183.46Volume1.60 million shsAverage Volume1.59 million shsMarket Capitalization$43.27 billionP/E Ratio3.60Dividend Yield0.96%Price Target$196.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest Cheniere Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.08 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.9% Upside$196.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.09% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.85Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-41.70%From $17.58 to $10.25 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.23 out of 5 stars 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCheniere Energy has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.08, and is based on 11 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $196.00, Cheniere Energy has a forecasted upside of 7.9% from its current price of $181.62.Amount of Analyst CoverageCheniere Energy has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.09% of the float of Cheniere Energy has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCheniere Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cheniere Energy has recently decreased by 6.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCheniere Energy has a dividend yield of 0.96%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCheniere Energy has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Cheniere Energy is 3.44%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Cheniere Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.98% next year. This indicates that Cheniere Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LNG. Previous Next 2.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCheniere Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.85. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Cheniere Energy this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 20 people have searched for LNG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -9% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 12 people have added Cheniere Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -14% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cheniere Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.59% of the stock of Cheniere Energy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions85.86% of the stock of Cheniere Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cheniere Energy are expected to decrease by -41.70% in the coming year, from $17.58 to $10.25 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cheniere Energy is 3.60, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.72.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cheniere Energy is 3.60, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 17.40.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCheniere Energy has a PEG Ratio of 0.38. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCheniere Energy has a P/B Ratio of 5.47. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Cheniere Energy Stock (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG)Cheniere Energy, Inc., an energy infrastructure company, primarily engages in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) related businesses in the United States. It owns and operates the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana; and the Corpus Christi LNG terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas. The company also owns Creole Trail pipeline, a 94-mile pipeline interconnecting the Sabine Pass LNG terminal with various interstate pipelines; and operates Corpus Christi pipeline, a 21.5-mile natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Corpus Christi LNG terminal with various interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines. It is also involved in the LNG and natural gas marketing business. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.Read More LNG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LNG Stock News HeadlinesNovember 24, 2023 | marketbeat.comRefiners, transporters surge: Niche energy markets defy oil slump (LNG)Despite Chevron and Exxon Mobil trading below their highs, sub-industries such as transportation and pipelines show resilience, driven by dividends and demand.December 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCheniere Energy (LNG) Secures Gas Supply, LNG Sales DealsDecember 1, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”Thanks to a new discovery linked to shares of Tesla, regular folks can now target gains of 100% or more in six days or less. New research shows it’s happened 23 different times this year. The next trade is scheduled for this Thursday.November 29, 2023 | bizjournals.comCheniere signs gas supply deal and LNG sale agreement for Sabine Pass expansionNovember 29, 2023 | marketwatch.comArc Resources Secures Long-Term Supply Agreement with Cheniere Energy SubsidiaryNovember 29, 2023 | msn.comCheniere, ARC Resources agree to another long-term gas supply dealNovember 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comARC RESOURCES ANNOUNCES SECOND LONG-TERM NATURAL GAS SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH CHENIERENovember 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCheniere Announces Long-Term Integrated Production Marketing Agreement with ARC ResourcesDecember 1, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”Thanks to a new discovery linked to shares of Tesla, regular folks can now target gains of 100% or more in six days or less. New research shows it’s happened 23 different times this year. The next trade is scheduled for this Thursday.November 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCheniere Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG) Sets New 1-Year High at $179.39November 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG) Receives Average Rating of "Buy" from AnalystsNovember 22, 2023 | msn.comThe 3 Best Natural Gas Stocks Fueling Energy Needs (and Your Portfolio)November 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNatural Gas Cools Off on Record Output, Weather ForecastNovember 19, 2023 | seekingalpha.comComstock Resources: When The Market Gives You LemonsNovember 17, 2023 | incomeinvestors.com7.3%-Yielding Cheniere Energy Partners Stock Trading at Record-High LevelNovember 14, 2023 | benzinga.comWinter's Wild Card: How Weather And Politics Could Fuel Unexpected LNG Market VolatilityNovember 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com12 Most Undervalued Natural Gas Stocks To Buy According To Hedge FundsNovember 8, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on NA Companies: Ovintiv (OVV) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)November 7, 2023 | msn.comCheniere (CQP) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/YNovember 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCheniere's (LNG) Q3 Earnings Improve Y/Y, Sales Beat EstimatesNovember 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCheniere Energy Inc (CHQ1.HA)November 4, 2023 | msn.comCheniere signs long-term LNG supply deal with China’s ForanNovember 4, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comPositive Q3 Performance and Future Prospects Bolster Buy Rating for Cheniere EnergyNovember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUS Sanctions on Russian LNG Threaten Japan Gas Security PushNovember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2023 Cheniere Energy Inc Earnings CallNovember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP) Company: A Short SWOT AnalysisNovember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) Company: A Short SWOT AnalysisSee More Headlines Receive LNG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Cheniere Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings11/02/2023Ex-Dividend for 11/17 Dividend11/08/2023Dividend Payable11/17/2023Today12/01/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/21/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSEAMERICAN Industry Natural gas distribution Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Storage & Transportation SectorOils/Energy Current SymbolNYSEAMERICAN:LNG Previous SymbolNYSE:LNG CUSIP16411R20 CIK3570 Webwww.cheniere.com Phone(713) 375-5000Fax713-375-6000Employees1,551Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$196.00 High Stock Price Target$222.00 Low Stock Price Target$183.00 Potential Upside/Downside+7.9%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.08 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$50.52 Trailing P/E Ratio3.60 Forward P/E Ratio10.33 P/E Growth0.38Net Income$1.43 billion Net Margins50.46% Pretax Margin75.93% Return on Equity154.07% Return on Assets18.36% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio3.02 Current Ratio1.54 Quick Ratio1.43 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$33.43 billion Price / Sales1.29 Cash Flow$10.54 per share Price / Cash Flow17.23 Book Value$33.19 per share Price / Book5.47Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares238,260,000Free Float236,849,000Market Cap$43.27 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.96 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink or The Boring Company? 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NewcombChief Compliance & Ethics Officer and VP of Internal AuditMs. Julie NelsonSenior Vice President of Policy, Government & Public AffairsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCheniere Energy PartnersNYSEAMERICAN:CQPValero EnergyNYSE:VLOSuncor EnergyNYSE:SUEnergy TransferNYSE:ETWilliams CompaniesNYSE:WMBView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWellington Management Group LLPSold 150,722 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.507%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 629 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.005%American Century Companies Inc.Sold 288,591 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.662%Neo Ivy Capital ManagementBought 20,289 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.009%Trust Co. of VermontBought 3,392 shares on 11/27/2023Ownership: 0.004%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Cheniere Energy Stock? LNG Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Cheniere Energy was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:31 AM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cheniere Energy, Inc.: Cheniere Energy, Inc. is a major player in the energy sector's liquified natural gas (LNG) segment. LNG is natural gas cooled into a cryogenic liquid state, which enables safe and voluminous shipping. LNG is used for various functions like power and heat generation, fuel, and chemical production. The LNG market is expected to grow to 500 million tonnes of production in 2030, indicating potential for increased demand and revenue for Cheniere Energy, Inc. LNG burns cleaner than fossil fuel, producing fewer pollutants and greenhouse gases. With increasing global focus on environmental sustainability, Cheniere Energy, Inc.'s involvement in LNG can position the company favorably in the transition towards cleaner energy sources. Cheniere Energy, Inc. reported blowout earnings-per-share (EPS) of $5.61, surpassing consensus analyst estimates by $2.80. This indicates strong financial performance and potential for future profitability. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a diverse range of customers, from industrial facilities to regasification plants. This customer base provides stability and potential for long-term partnerships and revenue streams. Cheniere Energy, Inc. operates globally, procuring, liquifying, producing, and shipping LNG around the world. This global presence allows the company to tap into various markets and potentially benefit from international growth opportunities. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Cheniere Energy, Inc. for these reasons: Revenues for Cheniere Energy, Inc. fell 48.8% YoY to $4.1 billion, missing estimates of $4.25 billion. This decline in revenue raises concerns about the company's ability to generate consistent and sustainable income. Cheniere Energy, Inc. trades at 10.86X forward earnings, which may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued. Investors should carefully consider the stock's valuation before making investment decisions. The energy sector is subject to various market and regulatory risks. Changes in government policies, environmental regulations, and global energy trends can impact the profitability and growth prospects of companies like Cheniere Energy, Inc. Investing in Cheniere Energy, Inc. involves exposure to the volatility of natural gas prices. Fluctuations in natural gas prices can impact the company's profitability and financial performance. Investors should closely monitor the competitive landscape of the LNG industry. Increased competition or disruptive technologies could potentially impact Cheniere Energy, Inc.'s market share and profitability. LNG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Cheniere Energy stock right now? 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cheniere Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" LNG shares. View LNG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Cheniere Energy's stock price target for 2024? 12 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Cheniere Energy's stock. Their LNG share price targets range from $183.00 to $222.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $196.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LNG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LNG shares performed in 2023? Cheniere Energy's stock was trading at $149.96 at the start of the year. Since then, LNG shares have increased by 21.1% and is now trading at $181.62. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Cheniere Energy? Cheniere Energy saw a decrease in short interest in the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,740,000 shares, a decrease of 16.7% from the October 15th total of 3,290,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,420,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.9 days. Approximately 1.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Cheniere Energy's Short Interest. When is Cheniere Energy's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 21st 2024. View our LNG earnings forecast. How were Cheniere Energy's earnings last quarter? Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 2nd. The energy company reported $2.37 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.55 by $0.18. The energy company had revenue of $4.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.90 billion. Cheniere Energy had a net margin of 50.46% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 154.07%. How often does Cheniere Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cheniere Energy? Cheniere Energy declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, October 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.435 per share on Friday, November 17th. This represents a $1.74 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 8th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. Read our dividend analysis for LNG. Is Cheniere Energy a good dividend stock? Cheniere Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG) pays an annual dividend of $1.74 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.96%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 3.44%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LNG will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.98% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LNG. What ETFs hold Cheniere Energy's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Cheniere Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG) stock in their portfolio include VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC), Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX), Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund (TPYP), Pacer American Energy Independence ETF (USAI), USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund (UMI), Ecofin US Renewables Infrastructure (RNEW), Invesco Dorsey Wright Energy Momentum ETF (PXI) and Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR). What other stocks do shareholders of Cheniere Energy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Cheniere Energy investors own include ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil (UCO), Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP), Micron Technology (MU), Alibaba Group (BABA), Bank of America (BAC), Kinder Morgan (KMI), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Intel (INTC), Energy Transfer Equity (ETE) and NVIDIA (NVDA). Who are Cheniere Energy's major shareholders? Cheniere Energy's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (4.33%), Blackstone Inc. (2.52%), The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (1.70%), Morgan Stanley (1.58%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.84%) and Deutsche Bank AG (0.82%). Insiders that own company stock include Aaron D Stephenson, David B Kilpatrick, Neal A Shear, Nuno Brandolini and Vicky A Bailey. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Cheniere Energy? Shares of LNG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSEAMERICAN:LNG) was last updated on 12/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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