Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Price Target Raised to $352.00

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $325.00 to $352.00 in a research report released on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the energy company’s stock.

LNG has been the topic of several other reports. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on shares of Cheniere Energy from $300.00 to $319.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Bank of America reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research note on Friday, October 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $283.00 price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Thursday, October 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy from $334.00 to $344.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Cheniere Energy from $335.00 to $374.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 30th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $324.41.

Cheniere Energy Price Performance

Shares of NYSE LNG opened at $279.17 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $57.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.90 and a beta of 0.01. The company has a current ratio of 0.90, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89. Cheniere Energy has a 1-year low of $186.20 and a 1-year high of $330.73. The business’s 50 day moving average is $283.53 and its 200-day moving average is $257.64.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The energy company reported $3.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.11 by ($0.09). The firm had revenue of $5.73 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.92 billion. Cheniere Energy had a net margin of 13.08% and a return on equity of 26.73%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $7.30 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that Cheniere Energy will post 21.74 earnings per share for the current year.

Cheniere Energy Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, November 17th. Investors of record on Monday, November 9th will be issued a dividend of $0.6250 per share. This is a boost from Cheniere Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.5550. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 9th. This represents a $2.50 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. Cheniere Energy’s payout ratio is presently 17.45%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Cheniere Energy

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Community Financial Services Group LLC bought a new stake in Cheniere Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Eastern Bank lifted its stake in shares of Cheniere Energy by 130.0% in the third quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 115 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Cheniere Energy by 510.5% in the third quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. now owns 116 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Cheniere Energy by 91.3% in the second quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 132 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 63 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Curry Webb Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Cheniere Energy during the third quarter valued at about $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.26% of the company’s stock.

Cheniere Energy News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Buy upgrade: Zacks Research raised its rating on Cheniere from Hold to Strong Buy, adding to the positive analyst sentiment around the stock. Zacks Research upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Potential U.S. LNG demand: QatarEnergy is reportedly negotiating long-term contracts for an additional 3 million to 6 million tons of U.S. LNG per year to diversify supply. More export demand could benefit U.S. LNG producers, although the reports do not name Cheniere as a supplier in these talks. QatarEnergy explores additional U.S. LNG deals
• Positive Sentiment: Higher outlook and analyst optimism: Recent coverage says Cheniere raised its 2026 outlook following strong third-quarter results. Scotiabank also increased its price target, while TD Cowen expects the shares to rise. Higher 2026 outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Momentum accompanied by valuation caution: Cheniere has been highlighted as a momentum stock, but coverage also cautions investors against a potential gas-market bubble. Cheniere momentum and gas-market caution
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed analyst signal and financing: Wolfe Research lowered its rating to Peer Perform, tempering the bullish calls. Cheniere also priced a $1.2 billion senior-notes offering due 2037; the added debt financing may raise concerns about borrowing costs and leverage. Wolfe Research rating change Senior notes offering

Cheniere Energy Company Profile

Cheniere Energy, Inc is an energy infrastructure company engaged primarily in the production and export of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company purchases natural gas, processes it through liquefaction facilities, and delivers LNG to customers in international energy markets. Its operations also include natural gas procurement, transportation, storage, and LNG marketing.

Cheniere operates the Sabine Pass LNG facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, and the Corpus Christi LNG facility near Corpus Christi, Texas.