Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Given New $312.00 Price Target at The Goldman Sachs Group

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) had its price objective hoisted by The Goldman Sachs Group from $276.00 to $312.00 in a research report sent to investors on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the energy company’s stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently commented on LNG. Morgan Stanley raised shares of Cheniere Energy from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $236.00 to $313.00 in a report on Monday. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of Cheniere Energy from $296.00 to $322.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, March 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy from $282.00 to $271.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy from $250.00 to $255.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on shares of Cheniere Energy from $265.00 to $306.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $277.71.

Cheniere Energy Stock Up 2.4%

Shares of NYSE LNG opened at $294.19 on Tuesday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $229.83 and a 200 day moving average price of $218.88. The stock has a market cap of $61.84 billion, a PE ratio of 12.11 and a beta of 0.25. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.74. Cheniere Energy has a 52-week low of $186.20 and a 52-week high of $299.49.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The energy company reported $10.68 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.90 by $6.78. Cheniere Energy had a return on equity of 32.04% and a net margin of 26.68%.The company had revenue of $5.45 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.48 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $4.33 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 22.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts forecast that Cheniere Energy will post 11.69 earnings per share for the current year.

Cheniere Energy Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Friday, February 6th were paid a $0.555 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 6th. This represents a $2.22 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Cheniere Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 9.14%.

Cheniere Energy announced that its board has approved a share repurchase program on Thursday, February 26th that authorizes the company to buyback $10.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the energy company to reacquire up to 21.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are typically an indication that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in LNG. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in Cheniere Energy in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. increased its stake in Cheniere Energy by 250.0% in the 3rd quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. now owns 140 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. 87.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Cheniere Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley upgraded Cheniere from “equal weight” to “overweight” and set a $313 price target, signaling a stronger buy case from a major shop. Morgan Stanley upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $312 and kept a “buy” rating, providing additional analyst support for upside. Goldman Sachs price target raise
• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets lifted its target to $306 and kept an “outperform” call, adding to consensus positive revisions. BMO price target raise
• Positive Sentiment: Global LNG supply concerns rose after reports that QatarEnergy declared force majeure on some LNG contracts and broader supply disruptions, a factor that supports higher prices and stronger cash flow for exporters like Cheniere. Supply shock / force majeure
• Positive Sentiment: Cheniere leadership highlighted at CERAWeek that Middle East tensions underscore the need for diversified energy supplies — a narrative that supports long-term demand for U.S. LNG exports. CERAWeek remarks
• Positive Sentiment: Media and TV commentators (e.g., Jim Cramer) continue to portray Cheniere as an attractively valued, clean play on LNG, supporting retail interest. Jim Cramer commentary
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader analyst and sector write-ups (Zacks, sector coverage) highlight Cheniere among U.S. LNG exporters benefiting from price strength; useful context but largely reiterates the supply-demand thesis. Zacks coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest rose ~24% in March to ~4.55M shares (≈2.2% of float), which could add volatility and suggests some investors are betting on a pullback. (Short-interest ratio ~1.2 days.)
• Negative Sentiment: US Capital Advisors trimmed near-term EPS estimates (Q1 and Q2 2026 cuts), signaling some analyst caution on near-term earnings, which could temper upside if realized. Analyst estimate revisions

About Cheniere Energy

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.