Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Reduces Position in Cheniere Energy, Inc. $LNG

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lessened its holdings in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) by 2.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,129,131 shares of the energy company’s stock after selling 48,635 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned approximately 0.99% of Cheniere Energy worth $500,315,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC purchased a new stake in Cheniere Energy in the fourth quarter valued at $335,000. Assetmark Inc. increased its position in shares of Cheniere Energy by 718.1% during the second quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 1,669 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $406,000 after purchasing an additional 1,465 shares in the last quarter. Versor Investments LP acquired a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy during the second quarter worth about $234,000. Burney Co. purchased a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $348,000. Finally, Bank of Montreal Can boosted its position in shares of Cheniere Energy by 3.9% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 194,940 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $47,472,000 after purchasing an additional 7,242 shares during the period. 87.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have weighed in on LNG. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $254.00 price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Morgan Stanley set a $236.00 price target on shares of Cheniere Energy and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of Cheniere Energy from $284.00 to $280.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy from $282.00 to $271.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Barclays upped their target price on shares of Cheniere Energy from $259.00 to $271.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $263.83.

Key Cheniere Energy News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Supply disruption upside — reports say the U.S. and Australia can do little to immediately replace lost Qatari LNG cargoes, supporting higher global LNG prices and near‑term demand for U.S. exporters like Cheniere. U.S., Australia can do little to replace lost Qatari LNG cargoes
• Positive Sentiment: Regulatory/expansion wins — Cheniere received a non‑FTA permit for additional Corpus Christi trains and DOE approval to expand exports ~12%, which increases near‑term export capacity and revenue visibility. Cheniere Gets Non-FTA Permit for Additional Corpus Christi LNG Trains
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and peer momentum — Jefferies reaffirmed a Buy on LNG and several bullish research pieces argue Cheniere will benefit from geopolitical turmoil driving LNG demand (also driving upgrades at related partners). These endorsements support investor confidence. Jefferies Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Cheniere Energy (LNG)
• Positive Sentiment: Long‑term market backdrop — an industry report highlights strong LNG infrastructure growth through 2030, supporting Cheniere’s multi‑year demand outlook. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Infrastructure Industry Report 2026-2035
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/price volatility — coverage noting the natural gas rally has paused if geopolitical risk eases (e.g., a quick end to the Iran conflict), which could reduce the near‑term price premium for LNG. Natural Gas Rally Grinds to a Halt. What’s Dragging It Down.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/positioning pieces debate how much upside remains after recent strong share gains and will influence short‑term flows. Is Cheniere Energy (LNG) Still Attractive After Strong Multi Year Share Price Gains
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/reputational risk — Cheniere received a ~$370M IRS payout tied to alternative fuel tax credits for LNG‑powered tankers; U.S. senators and critics are questioning eligibility, creating political and regulatory scrutiny that could pressure sentiment or future policy treatment. Cheniere Tax Credit Windfall And Corpus Christi Growth Recast LNG Risks

Cheniere Energy Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of LNG opened at $249.22 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.74. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $186.20 and a fifty-two week high of $255.78. The firm has a market cap of $52.39 billion, a PE ratio of 10.26 and a beta of 0.25. The company’s fifty day moving average is $210.80 and its two-hundred day moving average is $216.69.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The energy company reported $10.68 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.90 by $6.78. The business had revenue of $5.45 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.48 billion. Cheniere Energy had a net margin of 26.68% and a return on equity of 32.04%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 22.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $4.33 earnings per share. Analysts forecast that Cheniere Energy, Inc. will post 11.69 earnings per share for the current year.

Cheniere Energy declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback program on Thursday, February 26th that allows the company to buyback $10.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization allows the energy company to repurchase up to 21.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically an indication that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Cheniere Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 6th were paid a dividend of $0.555 per share. This represents a $2.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 6th. Cheniere Energy’s payout ratio is presently 9.14%.

Cheniere Energy Profile

Cheniere Energy, Inc is a U.S.-based energy company that develops, owns and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and markets LNG to global customers. The company’s core activities include natural gas liquefaction, long‑term and short‑term LNG sales and marketing, and the associated midstream services required to move gas from production basins to international markets. Cheniere focuses on converting domestic natural gas into LNG for export, providing a bridge between North American supply and overseas demand.

Cheniere’s principal operating assets are large-scale LNG export terminals located on the U.S.