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(From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free LNG Stock Alerts $161.27 +0.13 (+0.08%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$159.90▼$162.1550-Day Range$153.02▼$182.1552-Week Range$135.30▼$183.46Volume1.90 million shsAverage Volume1.96 million shsMarket Capitalization$37.85 billionP/E Ratio3.98Dividend Yield1.08%Price Target$197.10 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Cheniere Energy alerts: Email Address Cheniere Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.11 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.2% Upside$197.10 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.06Based on 23 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.91%From $8.98 to $9.69 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.05 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector51st out of 238 stocksNatural Gas Distribution Industry3rd out of 11 stocks 2.6 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCheniere Energy has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.11, and is based on 8 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $197.10, Cheniere Energy has a forecasted upside of 22.2% from its current price of $161.27.Amount of Analyst CoverageCheniere Energy has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for LNG. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCheniere Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 1.09%, higher than 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 4.30%. 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 17.96% 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 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCheniere Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.06. 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 0.57 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 23 news articles for Cheniere Energy this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 60 people have searched for LNG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 23 people have added Cheniere Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -8% 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 Institutions87.26% 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 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cheniere Energy are expected to grow by 7.91% in the coming year, from $8.98 to $9.69 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cheniere Energy is 3.98, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 148.81.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cheniere Energy is 3.98, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 20.78.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCheniere Energy has a PEG Ratio of 0.69. 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 4.26. 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 Ad Behind the MarketsCentral Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.Find out how you can protect yourself now >>> About Cheniere Energy Stock (NYSE: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 natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal with several interstate and intrastate 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 HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | yahoo.comAs Europe shifts to clean energy, does it still need so much US LNG?March 28, 2024 | msn.comHere's Why Cheniere Energy (LNG) Stock Edged Forward by 3%March 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.March 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHere’s Why Cheniere Energy (LNG) Stock Edged Forward by 3%March 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHere’s Why Cheniere Energy (LNG) Stock Edged Forward by 3%March 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) Given Consensus Rating of "Buy" by BrokeragesMarch 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Rating Increased to Buy at StockNews.comMarch 26, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comEnbridge forms U.S. gas venture to feed LNG demandMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.March 26, 2024 | msn.com7 Energy Stocks to Scoop Up as Natural Gas Prices Hit Rock BottomMarch 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why We Think Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Is Well Worth WatchingMarch 23, 2024 | nasdaq.comMay 3rd Options Now Available For Cheniere Energy (LNG)March 23, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ1 2024 EPS Estimates for Cheniere Energy, Inc. Cut by US Capital Advisors (NYSE:LNG)March 22, 2024 | stocknews.com3 Energy Stocks Surging Towards ProfitabilityMarch 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) to Post Q1 2025 Earnings of $2.72 Per Share, US Capital Advisors ForecastsMarch 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Downgraded by StockNews.comMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comCheniere Energy (LNG) Stock Moves 0.57%: What You Should KnowMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comBank of Japan Rate Hike Presents Huge Opportunity in Energy StocksMarch 19, 2024 | bizjournals.comCheniere CEO: U.S. 'putting all of our eggs in the natural gas basket' is cause for concernMarch 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Coterra Energy, Cheniere Energy, Chesapeake Energy and EQTMarch 18, 2024 | forbes.comUnpausing Liquefied Natural Gas Export Permits -- An Algorithm The Feds Could Use.March 17, 2024 | reuters.comCERAWEEK: Oil mergers, clean fuels vie for attention at Houston energy conferenceMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comCERAWEEK-Oil mergers, clean fuels vie for attention at Houston energy conferenceMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBiden’s LNG Freeze Delaying Projects and Risking US Market ShareMarch 15, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comLNG May 2024 165.000 callMarch 14, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deOilPrice.com: A Major Gas Find Could Upend European Energy MarketsMarch 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe No.1 Energy Stock for 2024See 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 Ex-Dividend for 2/23 Dividend2/05/2024Last Earnings2/22/2024Dividend Payable2/23/2024Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Natural gas distribution Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Storage & Transportation Current SymbolNYSE:LNG Previous SymbolNYSE:LNG CUSIP16411R20 CIK3570 Webwww.cheniere.com Phone(713) 375-5000Fax713-375-6000Employees1,605Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$197.10 High Stock Price Target$222.00 Low Stock Price Target$178.00 Potential Upside/Downside+22.2%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.11 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$40.50 Trailing P/E Ratio3.98 Forward P/E Ratio17.96 P/E Growth0.69Net Income$9.88 billion Net Margins48.45% Pretax Margin71.48% Return on Equity69.52% Return on Assets12.02% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.59 Current Ratio1.63 Quick Ratio1.51 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$20.39 billion Price / Sales1.86 Cash Flow$47.15 per share Price / Cash Flow3.42 Book Value$37.86 per share Price / Book4.26Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares234,692,000Free Float233,307,000Market Cap$37.85 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.94 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jack A. Fusco (Age 62)President, CEO & Director Comp: $6.02MMr. Zach Davis (Age 38)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $2.15MMr. Sean Nathaniel Markowitz (Age 50)Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Comp: $2.23MMr. Anatol Feygin (Age 56)Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $2.19MMr. J. Corey Grindal (Age 52)Executive VP & COO Mr. David Slack (Age 43)VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Randy BhatiaVice President of Investor RelationsDeanna L. NewcombChief Compliance & Ethics Officer and VP of Internal AuditMr. Eric Bensaude (Age 57)Managing Director of Commercial Operations & Portfolio Optimization Mr. Ramzi MrouehManaging Director of OriginationMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCheniere Energy PartnersNYSE:CQPCenovus EnergyNYSE:CVEKinder MorganNYSE:KMIDiamondback EnergyNASDAQ:FANGTC EnergyNYSE:TRPView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipHighPoint Advisor Group LLCBought 2,009 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Quadrature Capital LtdSold 11,255 shares on 3/25/2024Ownership: 0.009%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 339 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.005%Cooksen Wealth LLCBought 165 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.000%Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust FundSold 118,438 shares on 3/21/2024Ownership: 0.081%View All Institutional Transactions LNG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Cheniere Energy stock right now? 9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cheniere Energy in the last year. There are currently 8 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? 9 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Cheniere Energy's stock. Their LNG share price targets range from $178.00 to $222.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $197.10 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 22.2% 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 2024? Cheniere Energy's stock was trading at $165.06 at the start of the year. Since then, LNG shares have decreased by 2.3% and is now trading at $161.27. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Cheniere Energy's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 7th 2024. View our LNG earnings forecast. How were Cheniere Energy's earnings last quarter? Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 22nd. The energy company reported $5.76 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.70 by $3.06. The energy company earned $4.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.37 billion. Cheniere Energy had a net margin of 48.45% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 69.52%. The firm's revenue was down 46.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $15.78 EPS. How often does Cheniere Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cheniere Energy? Cheniere Energy declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, January 26th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.435 per share on Friday, February 23rd. This represents a $1.74 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.08%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, February 5th. Read our dividend analysis for LNG. Is Cheniere Energy a good dividend stock? Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) pays an annual dividend of $1.74 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.09%. 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 4.30%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LNG will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.96% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LNG. 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 Intel (INTC), Hello Group (MOMO), ONEOK (OKE), Pfizer (PFE), Valero Energy (VLO), CrowdStrike (CRWD), DocuSign (DOCU), Broadcom (AVGO), Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Datadog (DDOG). Who are Cheniere Energy's major shareholders? Cheniere Energy's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.60%), Pacer Advisors Inc. (0.82%), Norges Bank (0.76%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.53%), Wellington Management Group LLP (0.52%) and Jennison Associates LLC (0.51%). Insiders that own company stock include Aaron D Stephenson, Neal A Shear 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. 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