Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Stock Price Target Raised at Barclays

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) had its price target raised by analysts at Barclays from $287.00 to $328.00 in a research note issued on Friday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the energy company’s stock. Barclays‘s price target would indicate a potential downside of 0.33% from the company’s previous close.

LNG has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Raymond James Financial restated a “strong-buy” rating and issued a $340.00 target price on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research report on Monday, October 19th. Argus set a $330.00 price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $336.00 target price on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Saturday, October 10th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Friday, October 16th. Finally, Bank of America restated a “buy” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Friday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Cheniere Energy presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $313.06.

Cheniere Energy Stock Performance

LNG stock traded up $10.16 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $329.10. 237,422 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,299,680. The stock has a market capitalization of $67.97 billion, a PE ratio of 24.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 0.06. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $281.05 and a 200-day simple moving average of $255.00. The company has a current ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97. Cheniere Energy has a 1-year low of $186.20 and a 1-year high of $327.69.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The energy company reported $3.02 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.11 by ($0.09). The firm had revenue of $5.73 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.92 billion. Cheniere Energy had a return on equity of 29.80% and a net margin of 13.57%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 23.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $7.30 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Cheniere Energy will post 19.88 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Cheniere Energy

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Eastern Bank lifted its stake in shares of Cheniere Energy by 130.0% in the 3rd quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 115 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Cheniere Energy by 510.5% during the 3rd quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. now owns 116 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Curry Webb Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Cheniere Energy during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Community Financial Services Group LLC purchased a new position in Cheniere Energy during the second quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Cheniere Energy by 91.3% in the second quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 132 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 63 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.26% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Cheniere Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Raised guidance and stronger demand: Cheniere increased its full-year 2026 financial outlook, citing robust LNG demand, record production, and favorable market conditions. Management also expects strength to continue into 2027. Middle East disruptions are tightening supply and increasing competition for U.S. LNG, supporting Cheniere’s commercial outlook. Cheniere Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and net income increased: Third-quarter revenue reached approximately $6.17 billion, up 39% year over year and above analyst expectations. Net income also rose, helped by resilient LNG demand and higher operating activity. Cheniere reports rise in third-quarter net income
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increased: Cheniere raised its quarterly dividend 12.6% to $0.625 per share, or $2.50 annualized, signaling confidence in cash generation and shareholder returns. Cheniere increases quarterly dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst estimates are being revised: US Capital Advisors raised several 2027 and 2028 EPS estimates, including its FY2027 forecast to $17.88. However, its FY2026 estimate of $16.91 remains below the broader consensus cited in the reports, reflecting uncertainty around near-term earnings.
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed expectations: Reported third-quarter EPS was variously cited around $3.62-$3.63, below consensus estimates near $4.20-$4.33 and down from $4.75 a year earlier. This earnings shortfall and the stock’s elevated valuation could limit further gains if LNG prices or margins weaken. Cheniere Energy misses Q3 earnings estimates

Cheniere Energy Company 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.