NYSE:LNG Cheniere Energy (LNG) Stock Price, News & Analysis $179.63 +1.36 (+0.76%) (As of 09/27/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Cheniere Energy alerts: Email Address About Cheniere Energy Stock (NYSE:LNG) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get Cheniere Energy alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$177.56▼$180.1650-Day Range$172.19▼$186.1852-Week Range$152.31▼$187.44Volume685,715 shsAverage Volume1.80 million shsMarket Capitalization$40.64 billionP/E Ratio8.75Dividend Yield0.97%Price Target$196.25Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewCheniere Energy, Inc., an energy infrastructure company, primarily engages in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) related businesses in the United States. It owns and operates the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana; and the Corpus Christi LNG terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas. The company also owns Creole Trail pipeline, a 94-mile natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal with several interstate and intrastate pipelines; and operates Corpus Christi pipeline, a 21.5-mile natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Corpus Christi LNG terminal with various interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines. It is also involved in the LNG and natural gas marketing business. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.Read More… WARNING: “Buffett Indicator” flashing for first time in 50 years (Ad)The stock market collapsed and didn't recover for an entire decade. And what we're facing today could be even worse. That's why the actions you take in the next 90 days could be crucial for your financial future.Take these 4 steps today to protect your retirement NOW Cheniere Energy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks50th Percentile Overall ScoreLNG MarketRank™: Cheniere Energy scored higher than 50% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 193rd out of 262 stocks in the oils/energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion1.4 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy 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 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Cheniere Energy's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth6.88% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cheniere Energy are expected to grow by 6.88% in the coming year, from $9.74 to $10.41 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cheniere Energy is 8.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 116.59.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cheniere Energy is 8.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 15.35.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCheniere Energy has a P/B Ratio of 4.74. 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. Short Interest4.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.57% of the float of Cheniere Energy has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCheniere Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cheniere Energy has recently decreased by 1.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend1.7 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend YieldCheniere Energy has a dividend yield of 0.95%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCheniere Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.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 16.71% next year. This indicates that Cheniere Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Cheniere Energy's dividend. Sustainability and ESGN/AEnvironmental ScoreN/A Percentage of Shares Shorted1.57% of the float of Cheniere Energy has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCheniere Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cheniere Energy has recently decreased by 1.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. News and Social Media2.3 / 5News Sentiment1.10 News SentimentCheniere Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.10. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Cheniere Energy this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 16 people have searched for LNG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -47% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 5 people have added Cheniere Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A 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. 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 LNG Stock News HeadlinesBiggest LNG Exporter in the US Wants to Define Emission RulesSeptember 27 at 11:45 AM | bloomberg.comHere's How Much $1000 Invested In Cheniere Energy 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth TodaySeptember 25, 2024 | benzinga.comWARNING: “Buffett Indicator” flashing for first time in 50 yearsThe stock market collapsed and didn't recover for an entire decade. And what we're facing today could be even worse. That's why the actions you take in the next 90 days could be crucial for your financial future.September 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) Reports $3.84 EPS, Exceeding Expectations in Q2 2024September 25, 2024 | msn.com3 'Strong Buy' Energy Dividend Stocks to Grab After the Fed's Jumbo Rate CutSeptember 23, 2024 | msn.comAnalysts Set Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) Target Price at $196.25September 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comChevron Prioritizes Gas Sales Over LNG Plant Investment: ReportSeptember 21, 2024 | benzinga.comOil flat, poised to end week higher on Fed rate cuts, lower US supplySeptember 20, 2024 | msn.comSee More Headlines LNG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have LNG shares performed this year? Cheniere Energy's stock was trading at $165.06 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LNG shares have increased by 8.8% and is now trading at $179.63. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Cheniere Energy's earnings last quarter? Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 8th. The energy company reported $3.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.71 by $2.13. The business's revenue was down 19.6% compared to the same quarter last year. How will Cheniere Energy's stock buyback program work? Cheniere Energy's Board of Directors initiated a stock buyback plan on Monday, June 17th 2024, which permits the company to buy back $4,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 9.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Cheniere Energy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Cheniere Energy investors own include Intel (INTC), Hello Group (MOMO), ONEOK (OKE), Pfizer (PFE), Valero Energy (VLO), CrowdStrike (CRWD) and DocuSign (DOCU). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 8/16 Dividend8/09/2024Dividend Payable8/16/2024Today9/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/07/2024Fiscal 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$196.25 High Stock Price Target$214.00 Low Stock Price Target$162.00 Potential Upside/Downside+9.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.89 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$20.53 Trailing P/E Ratio8.75 Forward P/E Ratio18.44 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$9.88 billion Net Margins27.05% Pretax Margin42.93% Return on Equity39.42% Return on Assets7.84% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.63 Current Ratio1.02 Quick Ratio0.93 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$20.39 billion Price / Sales1.99 Cash Flow$45.94 per share Price / Cash Flow3.91 Book Value$37.86 per share Price / Book4.74Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares226,270,000Free Float228,248,000Market Cap$40.64 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.95 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? 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