Top-Rated StocksTop-RatedNYSE:LNG Cheniere Energy (LNG) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Gold Grab of the Century (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free LNG Stock Alerts $156.17 -0.65 (-0.41%) (As of 05/7/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$155.65▼$159.0050-Day Range$153.02▼$162.7552-Week Range$135.30▼$183.46Volume1.86 million shsAverage Volume1.95 million shsMarket Capitalization$36.02 billionP/E Ratio7.61Dividend Yield1.11%Price Target$196.40 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 RatingModerate Buy2.89 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside25.8% Upside$196.40 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.52Based on 41 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth9.64%From $8.40 to $9.21 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.3.95 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector72nd out of 243 stocksNatural Gas Distribution Industry5th out of 12 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCheniere Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.89, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCheniere Energy has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Cheniere Energy's stock forecast and price target. 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 1.10%, 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 8.48%. 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 18.89% next year. This indicates that Cheniere Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Cheniere Energy's 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 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCheniere Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.52. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 41 news articles for Cheniere Energy this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 28 people have searched for LNG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -52% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows20 people have added Cheniere Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% 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 0.29% 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.Read more about Cheniere Energy's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cheniere Energy are expected to grow by 9.64% in the coming year, from $8.40 to $9.21 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cheniere Energy is 7.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.69.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cheniere Energy is 7.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 15.12.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCheniere Energy has a P/B Ratio of 4.12. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Cheniere Energy's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsThe Gold Grab of the CenturyWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. 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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 HeadlinesMay 7, 2024 | oilprice.comChevron, Cheniere Confident Nat Gas Demand Will BoomMay 6, 2024 | bizjournals.comCheniere nearly a year ahead of schedule on LNG project amid slow marketMay 7, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Conflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareThe latest flare-up between Israel and Palestinian militants has sent gold prices surging. Why? Because savvy investors know the endgame of the elites at play… Geopolitical crises breed uncertainty — and gold thrives on uncertainty. May 6, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Announces Earnings ResultsMay 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThere's A Lot To Like About Cheniere Energy's (NYSE:LNG) Upcoming US$0.435 DividendMay 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Cheniere Energy Inc Earnings CallMay 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Cheniere Energy Partners LP Earnings CallMay 7, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Conflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareThe latest flare-up between Israel and Palestinian militants has sent gold prices surging. Why? Because savvy investors know the endgame of the elites at play… Geopolitical crises breed uncertainty — and gold thrives on uncertainty. May 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCheniere Energy Inc (LNG) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Robust Financial ...May 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Robust Financial ...May 3, 2024 | msn.comLNG producer Cheniere's export volumes fuel core profit beatMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCheniere Energy Inc (LNG) Reports Q1 2024 Earnings: A Detailed AnalysisMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP) Q1 2024 Earnings: Surpasses Revenue Forecasts Despite Net ...May 3, 2024 | msn.comCheniere Energy reports mixed Q1 results; reaffirms FY24 outlookMay 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCheniere Energy Inc. Profit Retreats In Q1, misses estimatesMay 3, 2024 | washingtonpost.comCheniere Energy: Q1 Earnings SnapshotMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCheniere Partners Reports First Quarter 2024 Results and Reconfirms Full Year 2024 Distribution GuidanceMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-Cheniere Energy reports lower LNG revenue on weak pricesMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCheniere Reports First Quarter 2024 Results and Reconfirms Full Year 2024 Financial GuidanceMay 3, 2024 | reuters.comCheniere Energy reports lower LNG revenue on weak pricesMay 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ1 2024 EPS Estimates for Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) Reduced by AnalystMay 2, 2024 | benzinga.comIf You Invested $1000 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have $36,000 TodayMay 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comUS Capital Advisors Weighs in on Cheniere Energy, Inc.'s Q2 2025 Earnings (NYSE:LNG)May 1, 2024 | bloomberg.comPacific Energy in Talks With NextDecade, Tellurian on US LNGMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUS LNG exports fall in April for fourth straight monthApril 29, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCheniere Energy: Expect The Same In Q1 Earnings, Growth Story Still IntactSee 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 Dividend2/05/2024Dividend Payable2/23/2024Last Earnings5/03/2024Today5/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/17 Dividend5/09/2024Dividend Payable5/17/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2024Fiscal 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$196.40 High Stock Price Target$222.00 Low Stock Price Target$162.00 Potential Upside/Downside+25.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.89 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$20.53 Trailing P/E Ratio7.62 Forward P/E Ratio18.62 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$9.88 billion Net Margins28.55% Pretax Margin71.48% Return on Equity48.95% Return on Assets9.05% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.59 Current Ratio1.63 Quick Ratio1.51 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$20.39 billion Price / Sales1.77 Cash Flow$46.27 per share Price / Cash Flow3.38 Book Value$37.86 per share Price / Book4.13Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares230,660,000Free Float229,992,000Market Cap$36.07 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.95 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jack A. Fusco (Age 62)President, CEO & Director Comp: $5.61MMr. 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 OriginationMitch PriceVP & Chief Security Risk OfficerRobin DaneChief Risk OfficerMs. Lisa C. Cohen (Age 60)VP & Treasurer Katy CoxSenior Analyst of Investor RelationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCheniere Energy PartnersNYSE:CQPDiamondback EnergyNASDAQ:FANGTC EnergyNYSE:TRPCenovus EnergyNYSE:CVEHalliburtonNYSE:HALView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipOppenheimer Asset Management Inc.Sold 438 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.005%PFG AdvisorsBought 251 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.002%Choate Investment AdvisorsSold 174 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.001%Concurrent Investment Advisors LLCBought 259 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.001%Wealthspire Advisors LLCSold 81 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Institutional Transactions LNG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Cheniere Energy stock right now? 9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cheniere Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LNG shares. View LNG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Cheniere Energy's stock price target for 2024? 9 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Cheniere Energy's stock. Their LNG share price targets range from $162.00 to $222.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $196.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.8% 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 stock has decreased by 5.4% and is now trading at $156.17. 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 Thursday, August 1st 2024. View our LNG earnings forecast. How were Cheniere Energy's earnings last quarter? Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) posted its earnings results on Friday, May, 3rd. The energy company reported $2.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.30 by $0.17. The energy company had revenue of $4.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.97 billion. Cheniere Energy had a net margin of 28.55% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 48.95%. The firm's revenue was down 41.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $6.89 earnings per share. How often does Cheniere Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cheniere Energy? Cheniere Energy declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, April 26th. Investors of record on Friday, May 10th will be given a dividend of $0.435 per share on Friday, May 17th. This represents a $1.74 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.11%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 9th. 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 1.10%. 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 8.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LNG will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.89% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LNG. What ETFs hold Cheniere Energy's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) stock in their portfolio include Roundhill Alerian LNG ETF (LNGG), Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund (TPYP), Pacer American Energy Independence ETF (USAI), VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC), Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX), Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman (GPOW), Ecofin U.S. Renewables Infrastructure Trust (RNEW) and Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR). 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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Jennison Associates LLC (0.60%), Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (0.51%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.50%), Swiss National Bank (0.31%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.26%) and Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (0.24%). 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. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:LNG) was last updated on 5/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersElon Musk Secret Crypto Plot ExposedCrypto 101 MediaThe A.I. story nobody is telling you (Read ASAP)TradeSmithConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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