Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Shares of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) have received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-one ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, sixteen have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $262.6667.

A number of research analysts have commented on the company. Wolfe Research set a $220.00 price objective on Cheniere Energy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Erste Group Bank lowered Cheniere Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $251.00 price target on Cheniere Energy in a report on Sunday, January 25th. Morgan Stanley set a $236.00 price objective on Cheniere Energy and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $254.00 price target on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cheniere Energy

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Assetmark Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Cheniere Energy by 718.1% during the 2nd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 1,669 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $406,000 after buying an additional 1,465 shares during the last quarter. Railway Pension Investments Ltd raised its holdings in Cheniere Energy by 62.9% during the third quarter. Railway Pension Investments Ltd now owns 777,200 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $182,626,000 after acquiring an additional 300,100 shares in the last quarter. M&G PLC grew its stake in shares of Cheniere Energy by 49.6% in the third quarter. M&G PLC now owns 556,285 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $130,727,000 after buying an additional 184,520 shares in the last quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH increased its stake in shares of Cheniere Energy by 12.6% during the 3rd quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 1,460,762 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $343,250,000 after purchasing an additional 163,861 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Baird Financial Group Inc. increased its position in Cheniere Energy by 9.5% during the second quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 97,267 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $23,686,000 after buying an additional 8,449 shares during the last quarter. 87.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Cheniere Energy Stock Performance

Cheniere Energy stock opened at $220.12 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $205.58 and a 200 day simple moving average of $216.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $47.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.26 and a beta of 0.27. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.94. Cheniere Energy has a 12-month low of $186.20 and a 12-month high of $246.42.

Cheniere Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 6th will be issued a $0.555 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 6th. This represents a $2.22 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Cheniere Energy’s payout ratio is 12.37%.

Key Headlines Impacting Cheniere Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company milestone — Cheniere is marking 10 years of U.S. LNG exports and nearly 5,000 cargoes, reinforcing its market position and long-term operational track record. Cheniere Celebrates 10 Years of LNG Exports
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings preview — Multiple previews and Wall Street projection pieces flag solid sales growth potential for Q4 but urge scrutiny of key metrics (volumes, realized LNG prices and hedging). Investors will focus on guidance and realized margins when results are released. Cheniere Energy to Report Q4 Earnings: What’s in the Offing?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst previews across energy names note a mixed quarter ahead as oil weakens while gas rallies — this context could mean diverging outcomes for LNG producers depending on contract mix and spot exposure. What to Expect From These 3 Energy Stocks This Earnings Season?
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade and cautious stance — Morgan Stanley cut/ downgraded Cheniere and warned that an upcoming U.S. LNG supply wave could pressure global prices and margins, a direct hit to forward earnings expectations and valuation. Morgan Stanley cautious on US LNG as supply wave threatens prices
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction coverage — outlets report the Morgan Stanley cut and note shares fell on the anniversary day, tying the selloff to concern that growing global LNG capacity will weigh on spot pricing and future cash flows. Morgan Stanley downgrades Cheniere Energy (LNG)

Cheniere Energy Company Profile

Cheniere Energy, Inc is a U.S.-based energy company that develops, owns and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and markets LNG to global customers. The company’s core activities include natural gas liquefaction, long‑term and short‑term LNG sales and marketing, and the associated midstream services required to move gas from production basins to international markets. Cheniere focuses on converting domestic natural gas into LNG for export, providing a bridge between North American supply and overseas demand.

Cheniere’s principal operating assets are large-scale LNG export terminals located on the U.S.