International Assets Investment Management LLC Purchases 60,000 Shares of Cheniere Energy, Inc. $LNG

International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 60,000 shares of the energy company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,142,000.

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in LNG. Community Financial Services Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy in the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Eastern Bank lifted its position in shares of Cheniere Energy by 130.0% during the third quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 115 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of Cheniere Energy by 510.5% during the third quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. now owns 116 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the last quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Cheniere Energy by 91.3% during 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 last quarter. Finally, Curry Webb Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Cheniere Energy during the third quarter worth about $32,000. 87.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Cheniere Energy Stock Up 3.6%

Shares of NYSE:LNG opened at $330.52 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $68.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 0.06. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a 1-year low of $186.20 and a 1-year high of $330.73. The company’s fifty day moving average is $282.07 and its two-hundred day moving average is $255.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a current ratio of 0.87.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The energy company reported $3.02 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.11 by ($0.09). Cheniere Energy had a net margin of 13.08% and a return on equity of 27.30%. The business had revenue of $5.73 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.92 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $7.30 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 23.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that Cheniere Energy, Inc. will post 19.88 EPS for the current 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 paid a dividend of $0.6250 per share. This represents a $2.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. This is a positive change from Cheniere Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.5550. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 9th. Cheniere Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 15.49%.

Cheniere Energy News Summary

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

LNG has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on Cheniere Energy from $335.00 to $374.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Cheniere Energy from $310.00 to $322.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $283.00 target price on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Cheniere Energy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. One 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 MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $319.82.

About Cheniere Energy

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.