Brokerages Set Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) Target Price at $298.88

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) has been given an average rating of “Buy” by the twenty-one ratings firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, sixteen have given a buy recommendation and three have assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $298.8824.

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $300.00 price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Cheniere Energy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 25th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on shares of Cheniere Energy from $275.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Scotiabank reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Benchmark reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Cheniere Energy in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Financial Life Planners purchased a new stake in Cheniere Energy during the first quarter worth $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in Cheniere Energy during the third quarter worth $27,000. Finally, Accordant Advisory Group Inc purchased a new stake in Cheniere Energy during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. 87.26% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Cheniere Energy News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised forward earnings estimates. US Capital Advisors increased its FY2027 EPS forecast to $17.26 from $15.56, while lifting estimates for the first three quarters of 2027 and FY2026 to $15.34 from $15.29. The upgrades suggest stronger expected operating performance and support the bullish case for LNG. US Capital Advisors earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Cheniere is positioned for a potential earnings beat. Zacks said the company has favorable factors supporting a likely upcoming earnings beat, which could provide a near-term catalyst if results and guidance exceed expectations. Cheniere expected to beat earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Corpus Christi expansion advanced. Cheniere received approval to introduce gas into the final train at its Corpus Christi LNG facility, marking progress toward commissioning and eventual additional production capacity. Corpus Christi LNG train approval
• Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan maintained a Buy rating. Continued support from a major investment bank reinforces the positive analyst view of Cheniere’s LNG growth outlook. J.P. Morgan remains a Buy on Cheniere
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry commentary highlights expanding LNG, power and industrial demand, although infrastructure constraints could limit how quickly natural-gas growth translates into volumes and revenue. Expand Energy LNG demand outlook
• Negative Sentiment: A contractor died following an incident at Sabine Pass. The fatality could lead to operational disruption, regulatory scrutiny, higher costs or reputational damage, although the company has not disclosed broader impacts. Contractor death at Sabine Pass
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis that China’s changing energy mix may weaken a major source of global LNG growth raises demand concerns for exporters, particularly if Chinese gas consumption or imports slow. China LNG demand analysis

Cheniere Energy Stock Performance

LNG opened at $263.91 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.57, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.55. Cheniere Energy has a 12-month low of $186.20 and a 12-month high of $300.89. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $245.89 and a two-hundred day moving average of $244.23. The firm has a market capitalization of $55.30 billion, a PE ratio of 43.41 and a beta of -0.01.

Cheniere Energy Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, August 18th. Investors of record on Monday, August 10th will be issued a dividend of $0.555 per share. This represents a $2.22 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 10th. Cheniere Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 36.51%.

Cheniere Energy Company Profile

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.