US Capital Advisors Has Pessimistic View of CQP Q1 Earnings

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:CQP) – Research analysts at US Capital Advisors decreased their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Cheniere Energy Partners in a research report issued on Monday, March 23rd. US Capital Advisors analyst J. Carreker now forecasts that the company will earn $1.03 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.06. The consensus estimate for Cheniere Energy Partners’ current full-year earnings is $4.14 per share. US Capital Advisors also issued estimates for Cheniere Energy Partners’ Q2 2026 earnings at $0.85 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.89 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.06 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $3.83 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.02 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $1.07 EPS.

CQP has been the topic of several other reports. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Cheniere Energy Partners from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of Cheniere Energy Partners from $51.00 to $57.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Citigroup decreased their price target on shares of Cheniere Energy Partners from $51.00 to $49.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 12th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Cheniere Energy Partners from $56.00 to $54.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, March 13th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on Cheniere Energy Partners from $58.00 to $62.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday, March 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and five have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $58.86.

Cheniere Energy Partners Trading Up 1.9%

NYSE CQP opened at $68.27 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $33.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.21 and a beta of 0.40. Cheniere Energy Partners has a 12 month low of $49.53 and a 12 month high of $69.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 34.21, a current ratio of 0.78 and a quick ratio of 0.68. The company has a 50-day moving average of $59.69 and a 200-day moving average of $55.48.

Cheniere Energy Partners (NYSE:CQP) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $2.38 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $1.27. Cheniere Energy Partners had a negative return on equity of 1,446.48% and a net margin of 27.76%.The firm had revenue of $2.91 billion during the quarter. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.05 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.3% compared to the same quarter last year.

Cheniere Energy Partners Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 9th were given a $0.775 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 9th. This represents a $3.10 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.5%. Cheniere Energy Partners’s dividend payout ratio is presently 59.96%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cheniere Energy Partners

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of CQP. Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Cheniere Energy Partners in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,130,000. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Cheniere Energy Partners in the third quarter valued at $7,357,000. Alps Advisors Inc. increased its stake in Cheniere Energy Partners by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter. Alps Advisors Inc. now owns 9,001,996 shares of the company’s stock worth $484,487,000 after buying an additional 206,306 shares during the period. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd boosted its position in Cheniere Energy Partners by 67.7% in the 2nd quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd now owns 31,037 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,740,000 after buying an additional 12,526 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Founders Capital Management boosted its position in Cheniere Energy Partners by 87.2% in the 3rd quarter. Founders Capital Management now owns 41,737 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,246,000 after buying an additional 19,446 shares during the last quarter. 46.55% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Cheniere Energy Partners

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

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $72 (from $55) and kept an “equal weight” rating, which supports the stock after recent strength. Morgan Stanley price target raise (Benzinga)
• Positive Sentiment: Cheniere’s recent quarterly results (Feb. 25) showed a sizable EPS beat and revenue growth, providing fundamental support for the stock’s higher valuation (strong margins and year?over?year revenue up ~18%).
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary is reassessing valuation after recent share gains — analysts and investors are weighing whether the rally already reflects forward earnings. Assessing Cheniere Energy Partners Valuation (Yahoo)
• Neutral Sentiment: Another published target moved to $57 (reported by AmericanBankingNews). That raise is modest and remains below current price, so its market impact is limited. Price Target Raised to $57 (AmericanBankingNews)
• Negative Sentiment: US Capital Advisors (analyst J. Carreker) cut several near?term EPS estimates in a 3/23 research note: Q1?Q4 2026 and Q2–Q4 2026 quarter forecasts were trimmed (e.g., Q1?2026 to $1.03 from $1.06; Q2?2026 to $0.85 from $0.87; Q4?2026 to $1.06 from $1.09) and FY?2026 EPS was lowered to $3.83 from $3.94. These downward revisions may pressure short?term sentiment if other shops follow. (Consensus FY still ~ $4.14.)

Cheniere Energy Partners Company Profile

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: CQP) is a publicly traded master limited partnership that owns and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure in the United States. The partnership’s business centers on the development, ownership and operation of LNG facilities and associated pipeline assets that enable the liquefaction, storage and delivery of natural gas for export and domestic use. CQP’s assets are focused on large-scale midstream energy infrastructure intended to serve global natural gas markets.

The company’s core activities include LNG liquefaction and storage, terminal services, and pipeline transportation.