Janus Henderson Group PLC Has $27.62 Million Holdings in Cheniere Energy, Inc. $LNG

Janus Henderson Group PLC decreased its holdings in shares of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) by 18.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 97,361 shares of the energy company’s stock after selling 22,264 shares during the quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC’s holdings in Cheniere Energy were worth $27,623,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business. First Horizon Corp lifted its holdings in Cheniere Energy by 7.7% in the first quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 517 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $147,000 after buying an additional 37 shares during the period. Signal Advisors Wealth LLC grew its holdings in Cheniere Energy by 2.9% during the 1st quarter. Signal Advisors Wealth LLC now owns 1,497 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $425,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares during the period. Independence Bank of Kentucky grew its holdings in Cheniere Energy by 6.8% during the 1st quarter. Independence Bank of Kentucky now owns 725 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $206,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares during the period. AlTi Global Inc. raised its position in shares of Cheniere Energy by 1.5% during the 1st quarter. AlTi Global Inc. now owns 3,318 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $942,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Quest Investment Management LLC raised its position in shares of Cheniere Energy by 6.1% during the 3rd quarter. Quest Investment Management LLC now owns 875 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $206,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. 87.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Cheniere Energy Trading Up 0.1%

LNG opened at $263.91 on Monday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $245.89 and its two-hundred day moving average is $244.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.55, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a current ratio of 0.57. The firm has a market cap of $55.30 billion, a PE ratio of 43.41 and a beta of -0.01. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a twelve month low of $186.20 and a twelve month high of $300.89.

Cheniere Energy Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, August 18th. Investors of record on Monday, August 10th will be paid 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 presently 36.51%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently issued reports on LNG. Scotiabank restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Cheniere Energy from $327.00 to $334.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Zacks Research raised Cheniere Energy from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Weiss Ratings cut Cheniere Energy from a “buy (b)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Cheniere Energy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 25th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $298.88.

Cheniere Energy News Summary

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 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.