LNGEnergy · Oil & Gas MidstreamThe 23 Wall Street analysts covering Cheniere Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $306 — +12.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 78 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cheniere Energy, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (91): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Momentum (55): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (5): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LNG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $274 → $279 |
| 24 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $327 → $334 |
| 24 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 16 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $270 → $280 |
| 16 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $271 → $274 |
| 17 June 2026 | Bernstein | Initiates | Market Outperform | — |
| 3 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform | — |
| 11 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Mar 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Mar 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LNG appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Cheaper than 12% of US stocks
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Seeking Alpha published its weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, covering companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Why it matters — LNG watchers monitoring Cheniere Energy's dividend status may find relevant context on broader dividend trends among companies with consistent payout histories.
Argentina LNG, a unit of state oil company YPF, submitted an application on Thursday to join the country's RIGI investment incentive scheme to develop its integrated liquefied natural gas project, which carries a total investment of $51 billion.
Why it matters — The move marks a step forward for a major LNG export project in Argentina that could add significant new global supply capacity.
CNBC reports on top energy stock picks for the remainder of the year and examines why oil prices have not spiked despite the ongoing Strait of Hormuz standoff. The piece highlights Wall Street's preferred energy plays heading into the fall.
Why it matters — A LNG watcher would care because the Strait of Hormuz situation and Wall Street's energy picks can influence sentiment and positioning across the broader energy complex, including LNG.
Cheniere Energy raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $7.90–$8.40 billion and its distributable cash flow guidance to $5.30–$5.80 billion, supported by higher production, operational improvements, and project acceleration. The company also upsized and extended its $1.75 billion revolver, with $7.475 billion in liquidity, alongside robust buybacks and at least 10% annual dividend growth targeted through 2030.
Why it matters — An upward guidance revision and enhanced financial flexibility signal improved expected production and shareholder-return capacity, which LNG watchers follow closely.
Cheniere Energy was upgraded from Hold to Buy following encouraging Q2 results, including EPS of $14.65 and 17% sales growth, and a bullish medium-term LNG price outlook. The upgrade is supported by Europe's declining natural gas inventories and impending Russian supply bans, which could push LNG prices higher and benefit Cheniere's export profile.
Why it matters — LNG watchers would care because the rating upgrade and positive price outlook signal strengthening conditions for Cheniere's liquefied natural gas exports amid tightening European supply.
The 23 Wall Street analysts covering Cheniere Energy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $306, with estimates ranging from $255 to $340. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 23 analysts covering Cheniere Energy, Inc., 21 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cheniere Energy, Inc. 78 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Aug 2026, Cheniere Energy, Inc. ranks 78 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (91 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 23 analysts implies +12.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cheniere Energy, Inc. 78 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Cheniere Energy, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LNG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $255 to $340 over the next 12 months.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. returned +17.9% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Cheniere Energy Inc. is a U.S.-based energy company specializing in liquefied natural gas production and export.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 14 Aug 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16". Seeking Alpha published its weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, covering companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Cheniere Energy Inc. is a U.S.-based energy company specializing in liquefied natural gas production and export. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates large-scale liquefaction facilities at Sabine Pass in Louisiana and Corpus Christi in Texas, forming one of the world’s largest LNG platforms. Cheniere Energy Inc. functions as a full-service LNG provider, handling natural gas procurement, transportation to its terminals, liquefaction, vessel chartering, and delivery to customers. Its LNG volumes are sold under long-term contracts and through marketing activities, serving utilities, energy companies, and industrial customers across multiple continents. The company’s operations support global energy trade by enabling reliable access to U.S. natural gas in liquefied form, which can be shipped efficiently to markets in Europe, Asia, and other regions. Through its integrated infrastructure and marketing capabilities, Cheniere Energy Inc. plays a central role in the global LNG supply chain and in meeting demand for natural gas as an energy source.
CEO Mr. Jack A. Fusco · 1,717 employees · United States · https://www.cheniere.com