Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Stock Gets Price Target Boost from Wells Fargo & Company

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) had its target price boosted by research analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $335.00 to $374.00 in a report released on Friday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the energy company’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target indicates a potential upside of 13.55% from the stock’s current price.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. Bank of America restated a “buy” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research report on Friday. Raymond James Financial reissued a “strong-buy” rating and set a $340.00 price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Monday, October 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Cheniere Energy from $334.00 to $344.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research note on Friday, October 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $319.12.

Cheniere Energy Stock Up 3.3%

NYSE LNG traded up $10.42 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $329.36. 1,954,629 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,305,421. The company has a current ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $281.05 and a 200-day simple moving average of $255.00. Cheniere Energy has a 1-year low of $186.20 and a 1-year high of $329.94. The company has a market cap of $68.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.51, a P/E/G ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 0.06.

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

Institutional Trading of Cheniere Energy

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. First Horizon Corp boosted its position in Cheniere Energy by 7.7% during the first quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 517 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $147,000 after acquiring an additional 37 shares during the last quarter. Childress Capital Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Cheniere Energy by 0.7% in the third quarter. Childress Capital Advisors LLC now owns 5,371 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $1,445,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. increased its holdings in Cheniere Energy by 13.3% during the third quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 340 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $92,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Eagle Strategies LLC raised its holdings in shares of Cheniere Energy by 4.0% in the 3rd quarter. Eagle Strategies LLC now owns 1,083 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $291,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the period. Finally, Titleist Asset Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Cheniere Energy by 1.6% during the 3rd quarter. Titleist Asset Management LLC now owns 2,867 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $771,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.26% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Cheniere Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Raised outlook and strong revenue: Cheniere reported third-quarter revenue of approximately $6.17 billion, up 39% year over year and above analyst estimates. Management raised its full-year 2026 financial guidance, citing record production and robust LNG demand. Cheniere Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results, Raises Full Year 2026 Financial Guidance, and Increases Quarterly Dividend by Over 12%
• Positive Sentiment: Favorable LNG market conditions: Cheniere said Middle East disruptions are supporting demand for U.S. LNG, while Europe may need to compete more aggressively for a tighter global supply pool. These conditions could support volumes and pricing into 2027. Cheniere reports rise in third-quarter net income
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase and analyst support: Cheniere raised its quarterly dividend 12.6% to $0.625 per share, or $2.50 annually. Barclays also lifted its price target from $287 to $328 and maintained an “overweight” rating, implying modest additional upside. Barclays raises Cheniere price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst estimates remain mixed: US Capital Advisors raised several 2027 and 2028 EPS forecasts, indicating improving longer-term expectations, but its 2026 estimate of $16.91 is below the broader consensus.
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly EPS missed expectations: Reported third-quarter EPS was approximately $3.62-$3.63, below consensus estimates of roughly $4.20-$4.33 and down from $4.75 a year earlier. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating but set a $283 target, below the recent trading level, highlighting valuation risk.

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.