Cheniere Energy, Inc. $LNG Shares Newly Acquired by MBL Wealth LLC

MBL Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 2,042 shares of the energy company’s stock, valued at approximately $549,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. T3 Companies LLC acquired a new position in Cheniere Energy in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $284,000. Curry Webb Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Cheniere Energy during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. NBT Bank N.A. acquired a new stake in Cheniere Energy during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $448,000. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Cheniere Energy during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $258,000. Finally, Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc. acquired a new stake in Cheniere Energy during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $4,197,000. 87.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Cheniere Energy Stock Up 4.1%

Cheniere Energy stock opened at $298.80 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $61.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 0.06. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a 52 week low of $186.20 and a 52 week high of $300.89. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $278.86 and its 200 day moving average price is $261.05. The company has a quick ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The energy company reported $3.02 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.11 by ($0.09). Cheniere Energy had a net margin of 13.57% and a return on equity of 29.80%. The company had revenue of $5.73 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.92 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $7.30 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 23.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Cheniere Energy, Inc. will post 16.75 earnings per share for the current year.

Cheniere Energy Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, August 18th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 10th were paid a dividend of $0.5550 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 10th. This represents a $2.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. Cheniere Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 16.53%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

LNG has been the topic of several recent research reports. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “strong-buy” rating and issued a $340.00 price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Monday, October 19th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Friday, October 16th. Scotiabank set a $311.00 target price on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Thursday, October 15th. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Cheniere Energy from $279.00 to $287.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $283.00 price target on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $310.65.

Trending Headlines about Cheniere Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Large QatarEnergy contract strengthens long-term visibility: Cheniere agreed to supply QatarEnergy with 4 million metric tons of LNG annually through 2054—2 million tons each from its Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi facilities. The decades-long, take-or-pay-style demand commitment could support stable cash flows and reduce marketing risk. Cheniere Energy Boosts LNG Contract Backlog With QatarEnergy Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Potential support for Sabine Pass expansion: The agreement helps underpin Cheniere’s planned capacity expansion, potentially improving utilization and creating additional long-term earnings and cash-flow opportunities. QatarEnergy is seeking U.S. LNG as geopolitical disruptions affect Middle Eastern supply routes. Cheniere signs LNG supply deals with QatarEnergy through 2054
• Positive Sentiment: One analyst raised its valuation: JPMorgan increased its price target from $334 to $344 and maintained an “overweight” rating, indicating confidence in Cheniere’s contracted growth outlook.
• Positive Sentiment: Related partnership continues returning cash: Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.890 per common unit, highlighting ongoing cash generation from the associated LNG infrastructure. This distribution is made by the partnership rather than directly by Cheniere Energy.
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings expectations are favorable but unconfirmed: Analysts expect Cheniere to potentially exceed estimates in its upcoming report, though this is based on consensus indicators rather than reported results.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and analyst views are mixed: Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating but set a $283 price target, below the current trading level. Investors may also weigh execution, financing, and construction risks associated with expansion projects.

Cheniere Energy Profile

Cheniere Energy, Inc is an energy infrastructure company engaged primarily in the production and export of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company purchases natural gas, processes it through liquefaction facilities, and delivers LNG to customers in international energy markets. Its operations also include natural gas procurement, transportation, storage, and LNG marketing.

Cheniere operates the Sabine Pass LNG facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, and the Corpus Christi LNG facility near Corpus Christi, Texas.