3,749 Cheniere Energy, Inc. $LNG Shares Sold by Total Wealth Planning & Management Inc.

Total Wealth Planning & Management Inc. lowered its position in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) by 33.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,429 shares of the energy company’s stock after selling 3,749 shares during the period. Cheniere Energy makes up about 1.3% of Total Wealth Planning & Management Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest position. Total Wealth Planning & Management Inc.’s holdings in Cheniere Energy were worth $1,999,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. First Horizon Corp lifted its position in Cheniere Energy by 7.7% during the first quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 517 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $147,000 after acquiring an additional 37 shares during the last quarter. Eagle Strategies LLC grew its holdings in Cheniere Energy by 4.0% in the third quarter. Eagle Strategies LLC now owns 1,083 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $291,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Titleist Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in Cheniere Energy by 1.6% in the third quarter. Titleist Asset Management LLC now owns 2,867 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $771,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Independence Bank of Kentucky increased its position in shares of Cheniere Energy by 6.8% during the first quarter. Independence Bank of Kentucky now owns 725 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $206,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Optiver Holding B.V. increased its position in shares of Cheniere Energy by 54.5% during the first quarter. Optiver Holding B.V. now owns 136 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 87.26% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently commented on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $283.00 price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Friday. Barclays boosted their target price on Cheniere Energy from $279.00 to $287.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 7th. Scotiabank set a $311.00 target price on Cheniere Energy in a research report on Thursday, October 15th. Argus set a $330.00 price target on Cheniere Energy in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Cheniere Energy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 25th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $310.65.

Cheniere Energy Stock Up 0.0%

LNG stock opened at $298.80 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $61.71 billion, a PE ratio of 22.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 0.06. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a 52 week low of $186.20 and a 52 week high of $300.89. The company has a quick ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $278.86 and a 200 day moving average of $260.89.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The energy company reported $3.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.11 by ($0.09). Cheniere Energy had a net margin of 13.57% and a return on equity of 29.80%. The company had revenue of $5.73 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.92 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $7.30 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts forecast that Cheniere Energy, Inc. will post 16.75 earnings per share for the current year.

Cheniere Energy Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, August 18th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 10th were paid a dividend of $0.5550 per share. This represents a $2.22 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 10th. Cheniere Energy’s payout ratio is presently 16.53%.

Key Headlines Impacting Cheniere Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Large QatarEnergy contract strengthens long-term visibility: Cheniere agreed to supply QatarEnergy with 4 million metric tons of LNG annually through 2054—2 million tons each from its Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi facilities. The decades-long, take-or-pay-style demand commitment could support stable cash flows and reduce marketing risk. Cheniere Energy Boosts LNG Contract Backlog With QatarEnergy Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Potential support for Sabine Pass expansion: The agreement helps underpin Cheniere’s planned capacity expansion, potentially improving utilization and creating additional long-term earnings and cash-flow opportunities. QatarEnergy is seeking U.S. LNG as geopolitical disruptions affect Middle Eastern supply routes. Cheniere signs LNG supply deals with QatarEnergy through 2054
• Positive Sentiment: One analyst raised its valuation: JPMorgan increased its price target from $334 to $344 and maintained an “overweight” rating, indicating confidence in Cheniere’s contracted growth outlook.
• Positive Sentiment: Related partnership continues returning cash: Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.890 per common unit, highlighting ongoing cash generation from the associated LNG infrastructure. This distribution is made by the partnership rather than directly by Cheniere Energy.
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings expectations are favorable but unconfirmed: Analysts expect Cheniere to potentially exceed estimates in its upcoming report, though this is based on consensus indicators rather than reported results.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and analyst views are mixed: Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating but set a $283 price target, below the current trading level. Investors may also weigh execution, financing, and construction risks associated with expansion projects.

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.