Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) EVP Sean Markowitz Sells 22,246 Shares

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) EVP Sean Markowitz sold 22,246 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $290.98, for a total value of $6,473,141.08. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 64,000 shares in the company, valued at $18,622,720. This represents a 25.79% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.

Cheniere Energy Price Performance

Shares of NYSE LNG traded up $6.48 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $282.32. The company had a trading volume of 883,433 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,773,506. 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, Inc. has a twelve month low of $186.20 and a twelve month high of $300.89. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $239.82 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $221.18. The firm has a market capitalization of $59.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.62 and a beta of 0.13.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The energy company reported $10.68 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 the consensus estimate of $5.48 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $4.33 earnings per share. Cheniere Energy’s quarterly revenue was up 22.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts anticipate that Cheniere Energy, Inc. will post 11.69 earnings per share for the current year.

Cheniere Energy announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback plan on Thursday, February 26th that authorizes the company to repurchase $10.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the energy company to repurchase up to 21.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Cheniere Energy Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 6th were issued a dividend of $0.555 per share. This represents a $2.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 6th. Cheniere Energy’s dividend payout ratio is 9.14%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of Cheniere Energy from $259.00 to $271.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on Cheniere Energy from $305.00 to $340.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 26th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their target price on Cheniere Energy from $282.00 to $271.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Cheniere Energy from $280.00 to $271.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 13th. Finally, Scotiabank lifted their price target on Cheniere Energy from $266.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, March 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Cheniere Energy has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $284.29.

More Cheniere Energy News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Substantial completion of Train 5 at Corpus Christi Stage 3 — this advances Cheniere’s expansion toward additional liquefaction capacity and near-term commercial throughput that should boost cash flow and utilization once full commissioning and ramp are complete. Cheniere achieves substantial completion on Train 5 of Corpus Christi LNG Stage 3
• Positive Sentiment: Record U.S. LNG exports amid Middle East war — global supply disruptions are pushing buyers toward U.S. LNG, increasing demand for Cheniere’s cargoes and improving utilization and potential spot/short-term margins. That macro tightening supports higher forward price expectations for LNG. US LNG exports break record high as Middle East war disrupts global supply
• Positive Sentiment: Qatar/Ras Laffan damage and Strait of Hormuz disruption — supply losses from Qatar have redirected Asian and European demand toward U.S. exporters, highlighting Cheniere’s strategic position as an alternative supplier and underpinning future pricing and contract leverage. Qatar LNG Shock Puts Focus On Cheniere’s Growth And Buyback Potential
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade / new 52‑week high — recent analyst upgrades and positive coverage have supported valuation momentum and contributed to share-price strength. These signals can attract more investor flows into LNG names. Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Reaches New 52-Week High Following Analyst Upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector repositioning: energy seen as defensive — coverage highlighting energy stocks as defensive may shift institutional and retail money into large LNG exporters like Cheniere, but the flow is broad-based and not unique to LNG. Hot Picks: Energy stocks seen as defensive amid risks
• Neutral Sentiment: Woodside hedging note — competitor Woodside’s conservative hedging limits its near‑term upside; this is mixed for the sector — it can tighten available cargoes (helpful) but also mutes spot-driven windfalls. Impact on Cheniere is indirect. Woodside Energy : Hedges Limit LNG Upside
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts say Cheniere’s near- and long-term upside is already priced in — commentary arguing the company’s premium valuation already reflects LNG disruptions could limit further upside and temper investor expectations despite favorable fundamentals. Cheniere’s Long-Term Boost From Global LNG Disruptions Largely Priced Into Stock

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new position in shares of Cheniere Energy in the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy during the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Strive Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in Cheniere Energy during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. raised its holdings in Cheniere Energy by 250.0% in the third quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. now owns 140 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. 87.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.