LNGEnergy · Oil & Gas MidstreamThe 22 Wall Street analysts covering Cheniere Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $325 — +11.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. 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
Revisions (95): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Growth (67): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (4): 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 12 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $287 → $328 |
| 30 Oct 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Outperform | $283 → $312 |
| 30 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $310 → $322 |
| 30 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $335 → $374 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Bernstein | Reiterates | Outperform | $283 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | Bernstein | Reiterates | Outperform | $283 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $334 → $344 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $279 → $287 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform | $290 → $312 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform | — |
| 24 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $300 → $319 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $280 → $290 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 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 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Cheniere Energy, Inc. returned +42.6% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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.
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Higher than 83% of US stocks
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Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a market value of $63.5B and an enterprise value of $95.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $21.5B. The latest quarter grew 39.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $4.5B, a 20.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $13.43.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.8B.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. spent $3.1B on share buybacks and $461.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 22.1×; forward P/E: 15.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.71%, paying out 16% of earnings.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. employs 1,717 people — $12.5M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research reported that LNG, EQNR and GDYN were included in its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on November 4, 2026.
Why it matters — Cheniere Energy watchers may note that LNG was included in Zacks’ momentum-stock list.
Zacks Investment Research reported that LNG was added to its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on November 4, 2026, alongside DBI, EQNR, BNED and ODD.
Why it matters — The item notes LNG’s inclusion on the Zacks list, which is relevant to investors following the company’s research coverage.
Seeking Alpha’s dividend roundup highlights STX for dividend safety and quality, while reporting a 36.17% dividend cut by BXMT. The excerpt does not mention Cheniere Energy or LNG.
Why it matters — The item provides no company-specific dividend information about Cheniere, so it offers little direct insight for an LNG watcher.
Cheniere announced the pricing of $1.2 billion in senior notes due 2037.
Why it matters — The announcement concerns Cheniere's long-term debt financing, relevant to LNG watchers tracking the company’s financing activity.
Cheniere Energy missed Q3 2026 earnings estimates as rising costs weighed on results, while revenue beat expectations. Strong LNG sales, record cargo exports and higher guidance were also noted.
Why it matters — LNG watchers may note the contrast between cost pressure and strong sales, exports and higher guidance.
The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Cheniere Energy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $325, with estimates ranging from $262 to $350. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 22 analysts covering Cheniere Energy, Inc., 19 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cheniere Energy, Inc. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, Cheniere Energy, Inc. ranks 94 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 Revisions (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 22 analysts implies +11.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cheniere Energy, Inc. 94 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 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: $262 to $350 over the next 12 months.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. returned +42.6% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Cheniere Energy Inc. is a Houston-based energy company focused on the liquefied natural gas sector.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 4 Nov 2026): "Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for November 4th". Zacks Investment Research reported that LNG, EQNR and GDYN were included in its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on November 4, 2026.
Cheniere Energy Inc. is a Houston-based energy company focused on the liquefied natural gas sector. Its core business is the production, processing, and export of LNG, supported by large-scale liquefaction facilities at Sabine Pass in Louisiana and Corpus Christi in Texas. The company also provides LNG and natural gas marketing services, working with industrial customers, utilities, energy traders, and other global buyers. Cheniere Energy Inc. plays a central role in supplying flexible natural gas volumes to international markets, with operations centered on the U.S. Gulf Coast and customer reach across major energy-importing regions. Its integrated model combines liquefaction, storage, transportation, and marketing capabilities, making it a key participant in global LNG infrastructure and trade.
CEO Mr. Jack A. Fusco · 1,717 employees · United States · https://www.cheniere.com
