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Cheniere Energy owns and operates the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas terminal via its stake in Cheniere Partners. It also owns the Corpus Christi LNG terminals as well as Cheniere Marketing, which markets LNG using Cheniere's gas volumes.

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Cheniere Energy Inc

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In the ever-changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, conducting thorough company analysis is crucial for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) and its primary competitors in the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, our aim is to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Cheniere Energy Background</h3>
Cheniere Energy owns and operates the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas terminal via its stake in Cheniere Partners. It also owns the Corpus Christi LNG terminals as well as Cheniere Marketing, which markets LNG using Cheniere's gas volumes.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cheniere Energy Inc</td>
<td>9.52</td>
<td>9.12</td>
<td>2.58</td>
<td>20.2%</td>
<td>$1.93</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>-20.75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Enterprise Products Partners LP</td>
<td>11.11</td>
<td>2.26</td>
<td>1.16</td>
<td>5.0%</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>26.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Williams Companies Inc</td>
<td>19.68</td>
<td>4.54</td>
<td>5.34</td>
<td>3.25%</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>-5.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy Transfer LP</td>
<td>13.49</td>
<td>1.60</td>
<td>0.63</td>
<td>3.37%</td>
<td>$4.19</td>
<td>$3.91</td>
<td>13.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONEOK Inc</td>
<td>20.16</td>
<td>3.19</td>
<td>2.64</td>
<td>4.71%</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>31.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kinder Morgan Inc</td>
<td>20.27</td>
<td>1.62</td>
<td>3.20</td>
<td>1.88%</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>2.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPLX LP</td>
<td>10.79</td>
<td>3.32</td>
<td>4.20</td>
<td>8.65%</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>7.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Targa Resources Corp</td>
<td>31.16</td>
<td>13.14</td>
<td>2.04</td>
<td>11.54%</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>4.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Western Midstream Partners LP</td>
<td>9.89</td>
<td>4.43</td>
<td>4.27</td>
<td>11.34%</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>22.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plains All American Pipeline LP</td>
<td>15.65</td>
<td>1.19</td>
<td>0.24</td>
<td>1.75%</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>11.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DT Midstream Inc</td>
<td>18.95</td>
<td>1.82</td>
<td>7.99</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>8.93%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Antero Midstream Corp</td>
<td>18.81</td>
<td>3.41</td>
<td>6.37</td>
<td>4.02%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>4.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EnLink Midstream LLC</td>
<td>48.37</td>
<td>7.29</td>
<td>0.97</td>
<td>4.2%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>2.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Frontline PLC</td>
<td>8.56</td>
<td>2.10</td>
<td>2.64</td>
<td>7.81%</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>8.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultrapar Participacoes SA</td>
<td>8.26</td>
<td>1.61</td>
<td>0.18</td>
<td>3.12%</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$2.11</td>
<td>9.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hess Midstream LP</td>
<td>15.33</td>
<td>7.90</td>
<td>1.78</td>
<td>11.39%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>12.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hafnia Ltd</td>
<td>4.59</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>1.24</td>
<td>10.64%</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>18.58%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plains GP Holdings LP</td>
<td>22.56</td>
<td>2.45</td>
<td>0.07</td>
<td>2.59%</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>11.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scorpio Tankers Inc</td>
<td>5.57</td>
<td>1.24</td>
<td>2.65</td>
<td>8.0%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>15.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TORM PLC</td>
<td>4.38</td>
<td>1.59</td>
<td>1.91</td>
<td>9.46%</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>13.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA</td>
<td>25.50</td>
<td>1.58</td>
<td>5.21</td>
<td>5.63%</td>
<td>$178.98</td>
<td>$147.88</td>
<td>25.83%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>International Seaways Inc</td>
<td>4.92</td>
<td>1.34</td>
<td>2.49</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>-11.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>16.1</td>
<td>3.29</td>
<td>2.72</td>
<td>6.12%</td>
<td>$9.47</td>
<td>$7.97</td>
<td>11.07%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>By closely studying Cheniere Energy, we can observe the following trends: 
<ul>
<li>
The Price to Earnings ratio of 9.52 is 0.59x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
With a Price to Book ratio of 9.12, which is 2.77x the industry average, Cheniere Energy might be considered overvalued in terms of its book value, as it is trading at a higher multiple compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Based on its sales performance, the stock could be deemed undervalued with a Price to Sales ratio of 2.58, which is 0.95x the industry average.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 20.2% that is 14.08% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $1.93 Billion, which is 0.2x below the industry average, potentially indicating lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
<li>
With lower gross profit of $1.7 Billion, which indicates 0.21x below the industry average, the company may experience lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
<li>
The company is witnessing a substantial decline in revenue growth, with a rate of -20.75% compared to the industry average of 11.07%, which indicates a challenging sales environment.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727794849_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a financial metric that helps determine the level of financial risk associated with a company's capital structure.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By considering the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Cheniere Energy can be compared to its top 4 peers, leading to the following observations:
<ul>
<li>
Cheniere Energy falls in the middle of the list when considering the debt-to-equity ratio.
</li>
<li>
This indicates that the company has a moderate level of debt relative to its equity with a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.99, suggesting a balanced financial structure with a reasonable debt-equitymix.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Cheniere Energy in the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB ratio suggests a premium on the company's book value. The low PS ratio implies a favorable sales valuation. In terms of ROE, Cheniere Energy outperforms peers, reflecting strong profitability. The low EBITDA and gross profit indicate room for improvement in operational efficiency. The low revenue growth suggests a slower expansion rate compared to industry peers.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Buying $1000 In LNG: If an investor had bought $1000 of LNG stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $61,341.30 today based on a price of $179.73 for LNG at the time of writing.
<h3>Cheniere Energy's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727296215_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 7.22% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.55%. Currently, Cheniere Energy has a market capitalization of $39.83 billion. 
Buying $100 In LNG: If an investor had bought $100 of LNG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,817.95 today based on a price of $176.01 for LNG at the time of writing.
<h3>Cheniere Energy's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726167764_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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In the dynamic and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) and its primary competitors in the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, our aim is to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Cheniere Energy Background</h3>
Cheniere Energy owns and operates the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas terminal via its stake in Cheniere Partners. It also owns the Corpus Christi LNG terminals as well as Cheniere Marketing, which markets LNG using Cheniere's gas volumes.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cheniere Energy Inc</td>
<td>9.45</td>
<td>9.05</td>
<td>2.56</td>
<td>20.2%</td>
<td>$1.93</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>-20.75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Enterprise Products Partners LP</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>2.24</td>
<td>1.15</td>
<td>5.0%</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>26.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Williams Companies Inc</td>
<td>19.19</td>
<td>4.43</td>
<td>5.21</td>
<td>3.25%</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>-5.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy Transfer LP</td>
<td>13.29</td>
<td>1.58</td>
<td>0.63</td>
<td>3.37%</td>
<td>$4.19</td>
<td>$3.91</td>
<td>13.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONEOK Inc</td>
<td>20.36</td>
<td>3.22</td>
<td>2.67</td>
<td>4.71%</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>31.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kinder Morgan Inc</td>
<td>19.38</td>
<td>1.55</td>
<td>3.06</td>
<td>1.88%</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>2.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPLX LP</td>
<td>10.33</td>
<td>3.18</td>
<td>4.02</td>
<td>8.65%</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>7.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Targa Resources Corp</td>
<td>30.30</td>
<td>12.78</td>
<td>1.98</td>
<td>11.54%</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>4.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Western Midstream Partners LP</td>
<td>9.73</td>
<td>4.36</td>
<td>4.20</td>
<td>11.34%</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>22.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plains All American Pipeline LP</td>
<td>15.55</td>
<td>1.18</td>
<td>0.24</td>
<td>1.75%</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>11.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DT Midstream Inc</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>1.73</td>
<td>7.59</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>8.93%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Antero Midstream Corp</td>
<td>17.73</td>
<td>3.21</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>4.02%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>4.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EnLink Midstream LLC</td>
<td>47.53</td>
<td>7.17</td>
<td>0.96</td>
<td>4.2%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>2.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Frontline PLC</td>
<td>8.33</td>
<td>2.04</td>
<td>2.57</td>
<td>7.81%</td>
<td>$0.35</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>8.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultrapar Participacoes SA</td>
<td>9.35</td>
<td>1.83</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>3.12%</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$2.11</td>
<td>9.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plains GP Holdings LP</td>
<td>22.63</td>
<td>2.46</td>
<td>0.07</td>
<td>2.59%</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>11.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scorpio Tankers Inc</td>
<td>5.36</td>
<td>1.24</td>
<td>2.55</td>
<td>8.0%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>15.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hafnia Ltd</td>
<td>4.47</td>
<td>1.46</td>
<td>1.20</td>
<td>10.64%</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>18.58%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hess Midstream LP</td>
<td>15.40</td>
<td>6.97</td>
<td>1.79</td>
<td>11.39%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>12.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TORM PLC</td>
<td>4.24</td>
<td>1.54</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>9.46%</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>13.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA</td>
<td>28.44</td>
<td>1.76</td>
<td>5.81</td>
<td>5.63%</td>
<td>$178.98</td>
<td>$147.88</td>
<td>25.83%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>International Seaways Inc</td>
<td>4.71</td>
<td>1.30</td>
<td>2.38</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>-11.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>New Fortress Energy Inc</td>
<td>8.64</td>
<td>1.34</td>
<td>0.88</td>
<td>-5.57%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>-23.75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>15.63</td>
<td>3.12</td>
<td>2.59</td>
<td>5.59%</td>
<td>$9.04</td>
<td>$7.61</td>
<td>9.49%</td>
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 </style>Upon analyzing Cheniere Energy, the following trends can be observed: 
<ul>
<li>
At 9.45, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio is 0.6x less than the industry average, suggesting favorable growth potential.
</li>
<li>
The elevated Price to Book ratio of 9.05 relative to the industry average by 2.9x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio is 2.56, which is 0.99x the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 20.2% that is 14.61% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $1.93 Billion is 0.21x below the industry average, suggesting potential lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
<li>
With lower gross profit of $1.7 Billion, which indicates 0.22x below the industry average, the company may experience lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
<li>
The company is witnessing a substantial decline in revenue growth, with a rate of -20.75% compared to the industry average of 9.49%, which indicates a challenging sales environment.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725980442_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio helps evaluate the capital structure and financial leverage of a company.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By evaluating Cheniere Energy against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
<ul>
<li>
When compared to its top 4 peers, Cheniere Energy has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 5.99.
</li>
<li>
This implies that the company maintains a balanced financial structure with a reasonable level of debt and an appropriate reliance on equity financing.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
The low P/E ratio of Cheniere Energy suggests that the company's stock price is relatively inexpensive compared to its earnings. However, the high P/B ratio indicates that the stock may be overvalued based on its book value. The low P/S ratio implies that the company's stock price is attractive relative to its revenue. On the other hand, the high ROE, low EBITDA, low gross profit, and low revenue growth of Cheniere Energy may raise concerns about its financial performance compared to industry peers in the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels sector.
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Performance Comparison: Cheniere Energy And Competitors In Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels Industry

Cheniere Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 18.32% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.51 million shares sold short, which is 1.56% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.23 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Cheniere Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725895822_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cheniere Energy has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cheniere Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cheniere Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.15%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

How Is The Market Feeling About Cheniere Energy?

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.33% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.24%. Currently, Cheniere Energy has a market capitalization of $41.15 billion. 
Buying $1000 In LNG: If an investor had bought $1000 of LNG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,081.50 today based on a price of $181.87 for LNG at the time of writing.
<h3>Cheniere Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724868037_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Cheniere Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business world, it is crucial for investors and industry followers to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will delve into an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and highlight company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Cheniere Energy Background</h3>
Cheniere Energy owns and operates the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas terminal via its stake in Cheniere Partners. It also owns the Corpus Christi LNG terminals as well as Cheniere Marketing, which markets LNG using Cheniere's gas volumes.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Cheniere Energy Inc</td>
<td>9.76</td>
<td>9.34</td>
<td>2.64</td>
<td>20.2%</td>
<td>$1.93</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>-20.75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Enterprise Products Partners LP</td>
<td>11.22</td>
<td>2.28</td>
<td>1.18</td>
<td>5.0%</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>26.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Williams Companies Inc</td>
<td>19.61</td>
<td>4.52</td>
<td>5.32</td>
<td>3.25%</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>-5.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy Transfer LP</td>
<td>13.54</td>
<td>1.61</td>
<td>0.64</td>
<td>3.37%</td>
<td>$4.19</td>
<td>$3.91</td>
<td>13.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONEOK Inc</td>
<td>19.60</td>
<td>3.10</td>
<td>2.57</td>
<td>4.71%</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>31.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kinder Morgan Inc</td>
<td>19.65</td>
<td>1.57</td>
<td>3.10</td>
<td>1.88%</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>2.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPLX LP</td>
<td>10.40</td>
<td>3.20</td>
<td>4.05</td>
<td>8.65%</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>7.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Targa Resources Corp</td>
<td>30.63</td>
<td>12.92</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>11.54%</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>4.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Western Midstream Partners LP</td>
<td>9.96</td>
<td>4.47</td>
<td>4.30</td>
<td>11.34%</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>22.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plains All American Pipeline LP</td>
<td>16.14</td>
<td>1.22</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>1.75%</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>11.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DT Midstream Inc</td>
<td>18.36</td>
<td>1.76</td>
<td>7.74</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>8.93%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Antero Midstream Corp</td>
<td>18.46</td>
<td>3.34</td>
<td>6.25</td>
<td>4.02%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>4.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EnLink Midstream LLC</td>
<td>44.87</td>
<td>6.77</td>
<td>0.90</td>
<td>4.2%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>2.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Frontline PLC</td>
<td>8.45</td>
<td>2.26</td>
<td>2.86</td>
<td>7.77%</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>16.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultrapar Participacoes SA</td>
<td>9.50</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>3.12%</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$2.11</td>
<td>9.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hafnia Ltd</td>
<td>5.25</td>
<td>1.72</td>
<td>1.41</td>
<td>10.64%</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>18.58%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scorpio Tankers Inc</td>
<td>5.56</td>
<td>1.29</td>
<td>2.64</td>
<td>8.0%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>15.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plains GP Holdings LP</td>
<td>23.35</td>
<td>2.54</td>
<td>0.08</td>
<td>2.59%</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>11.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TORM PLC</td>
<td>4.94</td>
<td>1.78</td>
<td>2.16</td>
<td>9.46%</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>13.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hess Midstream LP</td>
<td>16.32</td>
<td>7.39</td>
<td>1.89</td>
<td>11.39%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>12.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA</td>
<td>25.01</td>
<td>1.55</td>
<td>5.11</td>
<td>5.63%</td>
<td>$178.98</td>
<td>$147.88</td>
<td>25.83%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>New Fortress Energy Inc</td>
<td>11.14</td>
<td>1.73</td>
<td>1.13</td>
<td>-5.57%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>-23.75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>International Seaways Inc</td>
<td>4.87</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>2.47</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>-11.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>15.76</td>
<td>3.19</td>
<td>2.65</td>
<td>5.59%</td>
<td>$9.04</td>
<td>$7.61</td>
<td>9.85%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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 </style>Through a meticulous analysis of Cheniere Energy, we can observe the following trends: 
<ul>
<li>
The Price to Earnings ratio of 9.76 is 0.62x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 9.34 which exceeds the industry average by 2.93x.
</li>
<li>
Based on its sales performance, the stock could be deemed undervalued with a Price to Sales ratio of 2.64, which is 1.0x the industry average.
</li>
<li>
The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 20.2%, which is 14.61% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $1.93 Billion, which is 0.21x below the industry average, potentially indicating lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
<li>
The gross profit of $1.7 Billion is 0.22x below that of its industry, suggesting potential lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of -20.75% is significantly below the industry average of 9.85%. This suggests a potential struggle in generating increased sales volume.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724770845_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a measure that indicates the level of debt a company has taken on relative to the value of its assets net of liabilities.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Cheniere Energy can be assessed by comparing it to its top 4 peers, resulting in the following observations:
<ul>
<li>
Cheniere Energy holds a middle position in terms of the debt-to-equity ratio compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
This indicates a balanced financial structure with a moderate level of debt and an appropriate reliance on equity financing with a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.99.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Cheniere Energy, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB ratio suggests the market values the company's assets highly. The low PS ratio implies a favorable sales valuation. In terms of ROE, Cheniere Energy outperforms peers, reflecting strong profitability. The low EBITDA and gross profit may indicate operational challenges. The low revenue growth suggests a slower expansion rate compared to industry peers.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Investigating Cheniere Energy's Standing In Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels Industry Compared To Competitors

Cheniere Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 18.32% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.51 million shares sold short, which is 1.56% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.23 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Cheniere Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724351418_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cheniere Energy has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cheniere Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cheniere Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.96%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(LNG) - Analyzing Cheniere Energy's Short Interest

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with LNG, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 10 uncommon options trades for Cheniere Energy.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 30% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $196,989, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $366,907.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $170.0 and $220.0 for Cheniere Energy, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Cheniere Energy's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Cheniere Energy's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $170.0 to $220.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Cheniere Energy Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723574842_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$24.9</td>
<td>$24.7</td>
<td>$24.9</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$136.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">36</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.4</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$72.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">262</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.34</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$63.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">171</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">171</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">195</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.19</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">82</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">35</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cheniere Energy</h3>
Cheniere Energy owns and operates the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas terminal via its stake in Cheniere Partners. It also owns the Corpus Christi LNG terminals as well as Cheniere Marketing, which markets LNG using Cheniere's gas volumes.
<h3>Where Is Cheniere Energy Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 445,933, the price of LNG is down by -0.37%, reaching $182.58.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 79 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Cheniere Energy</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $201.5.
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on Cheniere Energy with a target price of $204. </li>
<li>An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Cheniere Energy, maintaining a target price of $199. </li>
</ul>
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In the fast-paced and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) in comparison to its major competitors within the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry. By analyzing crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Cheniere Energy Background</h3>
Cheniere Energy owns and operates the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas terminal via its stake in Cheniere Partners. It also owns the Corpus Christi LNG terminals as well as Cheniere Marketing, which markets LNG using Cheniere's gas volumes.
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<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cheniere Energy Inc</td>
<td>9.70</td>
<td>9.28</td>
<td>2.62</td>
<td>20.2%</td>
<td>$1.93</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>-20.75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy Transfer LP</td>
<td>13.16</td>
<td>1.56</td>
<td>0.62</td>
<td>3.37%</td>
<td>$4.19</td>
<td>$3.91</td>
<td>13.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Williams Companies Inc</td>
<td>18.65</td>
<td>4.30</td>
<td>5.06</td>
<td>3.25%</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>-5.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONEOK Inc</td>
<td>18.81</td>
<td>2.97</td>
<td>2.46</td>
<td>4.71%</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>31.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kinder Morgan Inc</td>
<td>19.28</td>
<td>1.54</td>
<td>3.04</td>
<td>1.88%</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>2.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPLX LP</td>
<td>9.89</td>
<td>3.05</td>
<td>3.85</td>
<td>8.65%</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>7.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Targa Resources Corp</td>
<td>28.57</td>
<td>12.05</td>
<td>1.87</td>
<td>11.54%</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>4.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Western Midstream Partners LP</td>
<td>10.23</td>
<td>4.59</td>
<td>4.42</td>
<td>11.34%</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>22.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plains All American Pipeline LP</td>
<td>15.57</td>
<td>1.18</td>
<td>0.24</td>
<td>1.75%</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>7.82%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DT Midstream Inc</td>
<td>17.69</td>
<td>1.70</td>
<td>7.46</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>8.93%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Antero Midstream Corp</td>
<td>17.31</td>
<td>3.13</td>
<td>5.86</td>
<td>4.02%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>4.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EnLink Midstream LLC</td>
<td>39.80</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>0.80</td>
<td>4.2%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>2.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Frontline Plc</td>
<td>8.06</td>
<td>2.16</td>
<td>2.73</td>
<td>7.77%</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>16.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultrapar Participacoes SA</td>
<td>9.29</td>
<td>1.81</td>
<td>0.20</td>
<td>3.12%</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$2.11</td>
<td>9.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scorpio Tankers Inc</td>
<td>5.81</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>2.76</td>
<td>8.0%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>15.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hafnia Ltd</td>
<td>4.77</td>
<td>1.70</td>
<td>1.42</td>
<td>7.97%</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>74.09%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plains GP Holdings LP</td>
<td>19.19</td>
<td>0.35</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>4.24%</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>7.82%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TORM PLC</td>
<td>4.65</td>
<td>1.69</td>
<td>2.08</td>
<td>11.22%</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>$0.29</td>
<td>13.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hess Midstream LP</td>
<td>15.44</td>
<td>6.99</td>
<td>1.79</td>
<td>11.39%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>12.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA</td>
<td>46.79</td>
<td>1.99</td>
<td>5.91</td>
<td>5.06%</td>
<td>$120.58</td>
<td>$88.44</td>
<td>6.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>New Fortress Energy Inc</td>
<td>11.02</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>1.12</td>
<td>3.27%</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>19.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>International Seaways Inc</td>
<td>4.68</td>
<td>1.29</td>
<td>2.37</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>-11.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>16.13</td>
<td>3.01</td>
<td>2.68</td>
<td>6.04%</td>
<td>$6.59</td>
<td>$5.08</td>
<td>12.45%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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 </style>Upon a comprehensive analysis of Cheniere Energy, the following trends can be discerned: 
<ul>
<li>
The stock's Price to Earnings ratio of 9.7 is lower than the industry average by 0.6x, suggesting potential value in the eyes of market participants.
</li>
<li>
The elevated Price to Book ratio of 9.28 relative to the industry average by 3.08x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio is 2.62, which is 0.98x the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The Return on Equity (ROE) of 20.2% is 14.16% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $1.93 Billion is 0.29x below the industry average, suggesting potential lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
<li>
The company has lower gross profit of $1.7 Billion, which indicates 0.33x below the industry average. This potentially indicates lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of -20.75% is significantly lower compared to the industry average of 12.45%. This indicates a potential fall in the company's sales performance.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723474851_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio assesses the extent to which a company relies on borrowed funds compared to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Cheniere Energy can be assessed by comparing it to its top 4 peers, resulting in the following observations:
<ul>
<li>
When compared to its top 4 peers, Cheniere Energy has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 5.99.
</li>
<li>
This implies that the company maintains a balanced financial structure with a reasonable level of debt and an appropriate reliance on equity financing.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Cheniere Energy, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The PB ratio is high, suggesting investors are willing to pay a premium for its assets. The PS ratio is low, signaling a favorable sales valuation. In terms of ROE, Cheniere Energy outperforms peers, reflecting strong profitability. The low EBITDA and gross profit indicate room for improvement in operational efficiency. The low revenue growth suggests a slower expansion rate compared to industry peers.
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Insights Into Cheniere Energy's Performance Versus Peers In Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels Sector

On CNBC's <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/08/09/final-trades-jp-morgan-chase-taiwan-semi-and-cheniere-energy.html">&#8220;Halftime Report Final Trades </a>,&#8221; Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners praised Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40259987/cheniere-energys-mixed-q2-results-earnings-decline-amid-lower-gas-prices">recent earnings report.</a>
On Aug. 8, Cheniere Energy reported second-quarter 2024 revenue of $3.251 billion. That&#8217;s down 21% Y/Y, missing the consensus of $3.518 billion. EPS of $3.84 exceeded the consensus of $1.69 in the quarter.
Kevin Simpson of Capital Wealth Planning said he sold in August a $215 call on JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)
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Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners named Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) as his final trade.
The semiconductor giant reported a consolidated revenue of approximately NT$256.95 billion ($7.9 billion) for July 2024, which is a 23.6% increase from June and a substantial 44.7% surge from July 2023. Furthermore, TSMC's revenue from January to July 2024 totaled NT$1,523.11 billion ($46.44 billion), a 30.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>JPMorgan shares gained 0.9% to close at $205.80 on Friday.</li>
<li>Cheniere Energy gained 1.8% to settle at $183.17 during Friday's session.</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor shares rose 1.6% to settle at $167.12 on Friday.</li>
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Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.94% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.69%. Currently, Cheniere Energy has a market capitalization of $41.93 billion. 
Buying $100 In LNG: If an investor had bought $100 of LNG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $299.05 today based on a price of $183.17 for LNG at the time of writing.
<h3>Cheniere Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723235419_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Cheniere Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Cheniere Energy

Across the recent three months, 4 analysts have shared their insights on Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $200.5, along with a high estimate of $214.00 and a low estimate of $185.00. This current average has increased by 1.13% from the previous average price target of $198.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723212036_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Cheniere Energy is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Nolan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marc Solecitto</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$199.00</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Gabelman</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeremy Tonet</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Cheniere Energy. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Cheniere Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Cheniere Energy's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Cheniere Energy's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LNG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Cheniere Energy analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Cheniere Energy</h2>
Cheniere Energy owns and operates the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas terminal via its stake in Cheniere Partners. It also owns the Corpus Christi LNG terminals as well as Cheniere Marketing, which markets LNG using Cheniere's gas volumes.
<h3>Cheniere Energy: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Cheniere Energy's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -41.82%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Cheniere Energy's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 11.8%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Cheniere Energy's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.78% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Cheniere Energy's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.17%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Cheniere Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 6.69, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Where Cheniere Energy Stands With Analysts

Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan maintains Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $208 to $204.

Price Target

Stifel Maintains Buy on Cheniere Energy, Lowers Price Target to $204

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) reported second-quarter FY24 revenue of $3.251 billion, down 21% Y/Y, missing the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40247177/cheniere-reports-second-quarter-2024-results-and-raises-full-year-2024-financial-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of&nbsp;$3.518 billion</a>.&nbsp;
Adjusted EBITDA declined 29% Y/Y to $1.32 billion, mainly due to lower international gas prices and a higher proportion of LNG sold under long-term contracts, which reduced margins per MMBtu of LNG delivered.
The company exported 553 TBtu of LNG during the quarter. As of June-end, 30 TBtu of LNG was in transit and sold on a delivered basis, unrelated to commissioning activities.
As of August 2, the company has produced, loaded, and exported approximately 3,570 LNG cargoes, totaling over 245 million tonnes from our liquefaction projects. EPS of $3.84 exceeded the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $1.69 in the quarter</a>.
Distributable Cash Flow&nbsp;stood at approximately $0.7 billion in the quarter. Cheniere repurchased over 3.1 million shares for about $496 million, repaid $150 million in debt, and paid quarterly dividends of $0.435 per share.
In July 2024, Cheniere Marketing signed a long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement with Galp Trading. Under this agreement, Galp will buy about 0.5 million tonnes per annum of LNG on a free-on-board basis starting in the early 2030s, contingent on a positive Final Investment Decision for the second train of the SPL Expansion Project.
Jack Fusco, Cheniere&#8217;s President and Chief Executive Officer said, &#8220;Our strong financial and operational results year-to-date, coupled with our constructive outlook for the remainder of the year, have enabled us to increase our full year 2024 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow guidance ranges.&#8221;
&#8220;For the remainder of the year, we are focused on executing on our recently updated capital allocation plan and upholding our track record for operational excellence and safety while advancing future growth across our leading infrastructure platform to reliably meet the energy needs of our customers worldwide.&#8221;
As of June 30, cash and cash equivalents stood at $2.9 billion. In June 2024, Cheniere declared a second-quarter dividend of $0.435 per share, payable on August 16, 2024.
Outlook: Cheniere Energy raised FY24 adjusted EBITDA outlook to&nbsp;$5.7 billion &#8211; $6.1 billion (from $5.5 billion &#8211; $6.0 billion) and Distributable Cash Flow to $3.1 billion to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">$3.5 billion from $2.9 billion &#8211; $3.4 billion</a>.
In June 2024, Cheniere updated its &#8217;20/20 Vision&#8217; long-term capital allocation plan, boosting its share repurchase authorization by $4 billion through 2027.
The company also planned to increase its quarterly dividend by about 15% to $2.00 per share annually, starting in the third quarter&nbsp;of 2024, subject to Board declaration.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Listed Funds Trust Roundhill Alerian LNG ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNGG#NYSE">LNGG</a>) and Exchange Traded Concepts Trust Range Global LNG Ecosystem Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNGZ#NYSE">LNGZ</a>).
Price Action: LNG shares are up 0.43% at $178.42 at the last check Thursday.
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Cheniere Energy (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#AMEX">LNG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.84 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.69 by 127.22 percent. This is a 31.55 percent decrease over earnings of $5.61 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.251 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.518 billion by 7.60 percent. This is a 20.75 percent decrease over sales of $4.102 billion the same period last year.

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Cheniere Energy Q2 2024 GAAP EPS $3.84 Beats $1.69 Estimate, Sales $3.251B Miss $3.518B Estimate

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (&quot;Cheniere&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) announced today that its subsidiary Cheniere Marketing, LLC (&quot;Cheniere Marketing&quot;), entered into a long-term liquefied natural gas (&quot;LNG&quot;) sale and purchase agreement (&quot;SPA&quot;) with Galp Trading S.A. (&quot;Galp&quot;), a subsidiary of Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. (&quot;Galp Energia&quot;).
Under the SPA, Galp has agreed to purchase approximately 0.5 million tonnes per annum (&quot;mtpa&quot;) of LNG for 20 years from Cheniere Marketing on a free-on-board basis for a purchase price indexed to the Henry Hub price, plus a fixed liquefaction fee. Deliveries are expected to commence in the early 2030s and are subject to, among other things, a positive Final Investment Decision with respect to the second train (&quot;Train Eight&quot;) of the Sabine Pass Liquefaction Expansion Project (&quot;SPL Expansion Project&quot;). The SPA includes a limited number of early cargoes to be purchased by Galp prior to the start of Train Eight.

Cheniere Energy and Galp Ink 20-Year LNG Agreement for 0.5 Million Tonnes Annually

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The oil and gas market showcases a promising outlook driven by improving extraction technologies and surging global consumption. Also, amid the growing LNG market, it could be wise to consider fundamentally sound stocks Chevron (CVX), Shell (SHEL), and Cheniere Energy (LNG) fueling the global energy market. Read more... Owing to the prevailing geopolitical concerns worldwide, oil and gas supply and demand are being disrupted continuously, leading to high price volatility. As a consequence, the oil and gas market is trending all over the world, offering more opportunities for investors.
Given the industry tailwinds, it could be wise to invest in sound energy stocks Chevron Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CVX/">CVX</a>), Shell plc (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SHEL/">SHEL</a>), and Cheniere Energy, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LNG/">LNG</a>) for potential gains.
Over time, <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/282801/primary-energy-demand-by-source-world/">energy consumption across the globe</a> has only increased, and the rally is expected to continue in the upcoming years. By 2045, primary energy consumption is expected to reach 359 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. Also, oil and gas will continue to dominate the global energy sector with their contribution of over 100 and 85 million barrels of oil equivalent per year.
Besides, IMARC Group has projected the global oil and gas market to value $65.80 billion by 2032, exhibiting a <a href="https://www.imarcgroup.com/oil-gas-market">CAGR of 15.8%</a>. The oil and gas market is currently favored by trends like rising geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and shifting environmental policies driving the market demand.
Also, the <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/energy-and-resources/articles/lng-industry-trends-oil-natural-gas-report.html">rapidly maturing LNG industry</a> is expanding at a swift pace, with the liquefied natural gas trade growing at a quadrupled rate in the last two decades and set to grow twice in the next two decades. With the growing production and prevalence of unconventional gas extraction, the market is positioned for robust growth.
The <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/global-lng-market-industry">LNG Market</a> is expected to grow to $103.41 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 6.8%, driven by increasing demand for gas power generation and a growing number of LNG-fueled fleets.
Also, investors' interest in energy stocks is evident from the Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF's (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DFAE/">DFAE</a>) 21.7% returns over the past year.
Given the industry's robust outlook, let's delve into the fundamentals of the top <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/energy-oil-gas/">Energy – Oil &amp; Gas</a> stocks, beginning with number 3.
Stock #3: Chevron Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CVX/">CVX</a>)
CVX is engaged in integrated energy and chemicals operations internationally. The company operates through two segments, Upstream; and Downstream. It is involved in the exploration, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas, processing, liquefaction, transportation, and regasification of liquefied natural gas.
On August 12, CVX started oil and natural gas production from the Anchor project in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The Anchor production marked the successful delivery of high-pressure technology rated to safely operate at up to 20,000 psi, with reservoir depths reaching 34,000 feet below sea level.
On April 25, CVX's affiliate Tengizchevroil LLP started its operations at its Wellhead Pressure Management Project at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan. The WPMP is designed to maintain the existing processing plants' total capacity of around 28 million tonnes per annum. This marked a significant step toward completing the Future Growth Project (FGP).
During the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, CVX's total revenues and other income increased 4.7% year-over-year to $51.18 billion. Net income attributable to CVX came in at $4.43 billion and $2.43 per common share for the quarter, respectively.
In addition, the company's cash and cash equivalents and total assets stood at $4.01 billion and $260.64 billion as of June 30, 2024.
Street expects CVX's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to grow 2.7% year-over-year to $48.44 billion, and its EPS is expected to be $2.80. Also, over the past month, CVX's stock has gained marginally to close the last trading session at $147.54.
CVX's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its robust outlook. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
CVX has a B grade for Quality and Stability. It is ranked #52 out of 80 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/energy-oil-gas/">Energy – Oil &amp; Gas</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have other CVX ratings for Momentum, Sentiment, Growth, and Value. Get all CVX ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CVX/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Shell plc (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SHEL/">SHEL</a>)
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, SHEL is an energy and petrochemical company operating in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, the United States, and the rest of the Americas. The company operates in Integrated Gas; Upstream; Marketing; Chemicals and Products; and Renewables and Energy Solutions segments.
On August 1, SHEL's Board announced an interim dividend in respect of the second quarter of 2024 of $ 0.34 per ordinary share. SHEL pays an annual dividend of $2.73, which translates to a yield of 3.95% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 3.09%.
On July 9, SHEL's subsidiary, Shell Trinidad and Tobago Ltd., announced its Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Manatee project, an undeveloped gas field in the East Coast Marine Area in Trinidad and Tobago. Manatee will enable SHEL to competitively grow its Integrated Gas business by building on development efforts in the ECMA.
Through this, the company will be able to meet the rising demand for natural gas globally, and the energy needs domestically in Trinidad and Tobago.
During the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, SHEL's adjusted earnings rose 24% from the prior year's quarter to $6.29 billion and its adjusted EBITDA increased 16.4% year-over-year to $16.81 billion. Also, the company's cash flow from operating activities came in at $13.51 billion for the quarter.
In addition, as of June 30, 2024, the company's cash and cash equivalents and total assets were $38.15 billion and $394.78 billion, respectively.
Street expects SHEL's revenue for the first quarter (ending March 2025) to increase 8.9% year-over-year to $78.90 billion. Its EPS is expected to be $1.97 for the same period. Furthermore, the company surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past six months, SHEL's stock has gained 2.5% and 6.8% over the past year to close the last trading session at $69.08.
SHEL's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has a B grade for Stability. Within the Energy – Oil &amp; Gas industry, SHEL is ranked #45 of 80 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SHEL/">Click here</a> to access other ratings of SHEL for Sentiment, Growth, Momentum, Quality, and Value.
Stock #1: Cheniere Energy, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LNG/">LNG</a>)
LNG is an energy infrastructure company primarily engaged in liquefied natural gas (LNG) related businesses. The company owns and operates the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, and the Corpus Christi LNG terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas.
On August 5, LNG's subsidiary Cheniere Marketing, LLC, entered into a long-term liquefied natural gas sale and purchase agreement with Galp Trading S.A., a subsidiary of Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. Under the agreement, Galp will purchase about 0.5 million tonnes per annum of LNG from Cheniere Marketing for 20 years on a free-on-board basis.
On June 17, LNG's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per common share, paid on August 16, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 9, 2024. LNG pays an annual dividend of $1.74, which translates to a yield of 0.95% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 0.61%.
For the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, LNG reported revenues of $21.63 billion. Net income attributable to Cheniere amounted to $880 million and $3.84 per share for the quarter, respectively. Also, the company's consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $1.32 billion.
Street expects LNG's revenue for the first quarter (ending March 2025) to increase 10.5% year-over-year to $4.70 billion. The company's EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 17.3% year-over-year to $2.50. Moreover, the company has topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
LNG's stock has surged 13.9% over the past six months and 11.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $182.33.
LNG's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. LNG has a B grade for Momentum and Sentiment. LNG is ranked #18 among the 80 stocks in the same industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LNG/">Click here</a> to access LNG's ratings for Quality, Growth, Value, and Stability.
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CVX shares were trading at $147.76 per share on Tuesday afternoon, up $0.22 (+0.15%). Year-to-date, CVX has gained 2.29%, versus a 20.78% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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