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Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Midstream

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $235.14: Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5; Concentration risk — Customer: ~30 long-term SPA customers.

Cheniere Energy, Inc., an energy infrastructure company, primarily engages in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) related businesses in the United States. The company owns and operates the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana; and the Corpus Christi LNG terminal... Read more

$235.14+16.5% A.UpsideScore 6.1/10#14 of 42 Oil & Gas Midstream
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield3.41%
IncomeYield0.92%Payout35.70%sustainable
Stop $220.24Target $273.94(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 2.6:1
Analyst target$304.38+29.4%21 analysts
$273.94our TP
$235.14price
$304.38mean
$340

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $235.14: Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5; Concentration risk — Customer: ~30 long-term SPA customers. Chart setup: RSI 51 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 51d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 6, 202651d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong growth profile
Risks
Concentration risk — Customer: ~30 long-term SPA customers
Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5
Consecutive earnings misses (2)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)40.8
P/E (Fwd)12.4
Mkt Cap$50.6B
EV/EBITDA13.6
Profit Mgn7.1%
ROE28.9%
Rev Growth24.2%
Beta0.00
Dividend0.92%
Rating analysts28

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.01bearish
IV41%normal

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHCustomer~30 long-term SPA customers
    10-K Item 1A: 'Our future results and liquidity are substantially dependent upon performance by our customers to make payments under long-term contracts. As of December 31, 2025, we had SPAs with initial terms of 10 or more years with approximately 30 different third party customers'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-04-06Item 5.02LOW
    Cheniere Energy announced that Chairman G. Andrea Botta will retire at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting. CEO Jack Fusco will succeed Botta as Chairman, and independent director Patricia Collawn will serve as Lead Director, both effective after the meeting and subject to annual election.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 6.1>=5.5A.R:R 2.6 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 51d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Moderate
RSI
51 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $223.83Resistance $251.73

Price Targets

$220
$274
A.Upside+16.5%
A.R:R2.6:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Analyst Consensus

Analysts28
Consensus4.3/5
Avg Target$304

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-06 (51d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LNG stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $235.14: Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5; Concentration risk — Customer: ~30 long-term SPA customers. Chart setup: RSI 51 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $220.24. Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

What is the LNG stock price target?

Take-profit target: $273.94 (+16.5% upside). Prior stop was $220.24. Stop-loss: $220.24.

What are the risks of investing in LNG?

Concentration risk — Customer: ~30 long-term SPA customers; Leverage penalty (D/E 3.2): -1.5; Consecutive earnings misses (2).

Is LNG overvalued or undervalued?

Cheniere Energy, Inc. trades at a P/E of 40.8 (forward 12.4). TrendMatrix value score: 5.5/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about LNG?

28 analysts cover LNG with a consensus score of 4.3/5. Average price target: $304.

What does Cheniere Energy, Inc. do?Cheniere Energy, Inc., an energy infrastructure company, primarily engages in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) related...

Cheniere Energy, Inc., an energy infrastructure company, primarily engages in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) related businesses in the United States. The company owns and operates the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana; and the Corpus Christi LNG terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas. It also owns and operates the Creole Trail pipeline, a 94-mile natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal with several large interstate and intrastate pipelines; and the Corpus Christi pipeline, a 21-mile natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Corpus Christi LNG terminal with interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines. In addition, the company engages in the LNG and natural gas marketing business. Cheniere Energy, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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