Analysts Issue Forecasts for Cheniere Energy FY2026 Earnings

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) – Stock analysts at US Capital Advisors issued their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for Cheniere Energy in a report issued on Tuesday, October 27th. US Capital Advisors analyst J. Carreker expects that the energy company will earn $16.91 per share for the year. The consensus estimate for Cheniere Energy’s current full-year earnings is $20.86 per share. US Capital Advisors also issued estimates for Cheniere Energy’s Q1 2027 earnings at $4.81 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $4.31 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $4.07 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $4.69 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $17.88 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $13.89 EPS.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The energy company reported $5.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.28 by $1.37. The firm had revenue of $6.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.41 billion. Cheniere Energy had a return on equity of 29.80% and a net margin of 13.57%.

Several other research firms also recently commented on LNG. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “strong-buy” rating and issued a $340.00 price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Monday, October 19th. Argus set a $330.00 target price on shares of Cheniere Energy in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Scotiabank set a $311.00 target price on Cheniere Energy in a research report on Thursday, October 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on Cheniere Energy from $300.00 to $319.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, August 24th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Cheniere Energy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, July 25th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $310.65.

Cheniere Energy Price Performance

NYSE LNG opened at $297.28 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $61.40 billion, a PE ratio of 22.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 0.06. The company has a quick ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $280.16 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $254.38. Cheniere Energy has a 52 week low of $186.20 and a 52 week high of $304.73.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cheniere Energy

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. First Horizon Corp increased its holdings in Cheniere Energy by 7.7% during the 1st quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 517 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $147,000 after acquiring an additional 37 shares during the period. Childress Capital Advisors LLC grew its position in Cheniere Energy by 0.7% in the third quarter. Childress Capital Advisors LLC now owns 5,371 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $1,445,000 after acquiring an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. grew its position in Cheniere Energy by 13.3% in the third quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 340 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $92,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. Eagle Strategies LLC increased its stake in Cheniere Energy by 4.0% in the third quarter. Eagle Strategies LLC now owns 1,083 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $291,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Titleist Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Cheniere Energy by 1.6% in the third quarter. Titleist Asset Management LLC now owns 2,867 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $771,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. 87.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Cheniere Energy News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly results: Cheniere reported $5.65 in quarterly EPS, well above the $4.28 analyst consensus, while revenue of $6.17 billion exceeded the $5.41 billion estimate. Net income also rose, aided by robust LNG demand. Cheniere reports rise in third-quarter net income
• Positive Sentiment: Higher earnings forecasts: US Capital Advisors raised its 2027 EPS forecast to $17.88 from $15.85 and increased estimates for each quarter of 2027. Its FY2028 estimate also rose to $13.89 from $12.63, signaling improved expectations for Cheniere’s future profitability.
• Positive Sentiment: Favorable LNG demand backdrop: QatarEnergy’s reported agreement to source up to 4 million tonnes per year of U.S. LNG, along with Woodside’s 20-year Louisiana LNG supply deal with QatarEnergy, highlights strong long-term demand for U.S. exports and supports the broader industry outlook. Australia’s Woodside to supply QatarEnergy with Louisiana LNG in 20-year deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Stock valuation and momentum: LNG opened at $297.28, above its 50-day moving average of $280.16 and 200-day average of $254.38, and remains close to its one-year high of $304.73. The momentum is favorable, though the stock may be more sensitive to profit-taking after its recent advance.
• Negative Sentiment: Longer-term earnings caution: US Capital Advisors projects FY2026 EPS of $16.91 and FY2028 EPS of $13.89, both below Cheniere’s current-year consensus estimate of $20.86, suggesting earnings could moderate after the current period.

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.