Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Price Target Raised to $322.00

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) had its price objective hoisted by Morgan Stanley from $310.00 to $322.00 in a research note released on Friday,Benzinga reports. Morgan Stanley currently has an overweight rating on the energy company’s stock.

A number of other research firms have also issued reports on LNG. Raymond James Financial reissued a “strong-buy” rating and set a $340.00 price target on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Monday, October 19th. Bank of America restated a “buy” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research report on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Cheniere Energy from $334.00 to $344.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $336.00 price target on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research note on Saturday, October 10th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Cheniere Energy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 25th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $319.82.

Cheniere Energy Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of NYSE:LNG opened at $330.52 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $282.07 and a 200-day moving average of $255.68. Cheniere Energy has a 52-week low of $186.20 and a 52-week high of $330.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.90. The company has a market capitalization of $67.49 billion, a PE ratio of 23.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 0.01.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) last released its quarterly 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). Cheniere Energy had a net margin of 13.08% and a return on equity of 26.73%. The firm had revenue of $5.73 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.92 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $7.30 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts predict that Cheniere Energy will post 19.88 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Cheniere Energy Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, November 17th. Investors of record on Monday, November 9th will be issued a dividend of $0.6250 per share. This is a boost from Cheniere Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.5550. This represents a $2.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 9th. Cheniere Energy’s dividend payout ratio is currently 15.49%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cheniere Energy

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Eastern Bank boosted its position in Cheniere Energy by 130.0% during the 3rd quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 115 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in Cheniere Energy by 510.5% in the third quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. now owns 116 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 97 shares during the period. Curry Webb Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Cheniere Energy during the third quarter valued at $32,000. Community Financial Services Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Cheniere Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its stake 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 acquiring an additional 63 shares during the period. 87.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Cheniere Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Raised outlook and strong demand: Cheniere increased its 2026 earnings guidance, citing stronger LNG margins and demand. Management also expects higher 2027 production, with Corpus Christi Stage 3 Train 7 and debottlenecking projects supporting projected production growth. Cheniere Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Higher Guidance and LNG Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and profitability increased: Third-quarter revenue reached approximately $6.17 billion, up 39% year over year and above analyst expectations. Net income also rose, helped by robust LNG demand. Cheniere reports rise in third-quarter net income
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term growth visibility: New and existing contracts, including agreements involving QatarEnergy, provide support for future volumes and earnings. Cheniere also indicated that Europe may face increased competition for a smaller global LNG supply pool, potentially benefiting U.S. exporters. Cheniere Energy Q3 Earnings Demonstrate Growth And Resiliency
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase: Cheniere raised its quarterly dividend 12.6% to $0.625 per share, signaling confidence in cash-flow generation and shareholder returns. Cheniere Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst support is improving but valuation is demanding: Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo and Barclays raised their price targets and maintained overweight ratings. However, several targets are near or below the recent share price, suggesting limited near-term upside for some analysts.
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly EPS missed estimates: Reported third-quarter EPS of roughly $3.62-$3.63 was below consensus estimates of approximately $4.20-$4.33 and declined from $4.75 a year earlier. The revenue beat and improved guidance appear to have outweighed the earnings shortfall. 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.