LNG:NYSECheniere Energy, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-04-15 - not real-time
$259.68
Latest Price
6/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Cheniere Energy (LNG) is trading at $259.68, comfortably above its 20‑day SMA of $278.27 and just above the 50‑day SMA of $249.90, indicating a short‑term pull‑back in a broader bullish trend. Technical signals are mixed: the MACD histogram is negative with a bearish crossover, RSI sits at 44 (neutral), and volume is trending down, suggesting caution on immediate upside.
Fundamentally, the company posts a robust operating margin of 75.8% and a ROE of 58.7%, while its forward P/E of 15.9 remains well below the industry average of 21.6. The dividend yield of 0.85% is supported by a modest 8.5% payout ratio, but the balance sheet is leveraged (debt‑to‑equity ≈ 202). Analysts have raised the price target to $330 (Citi) and the consensus recommendation is a strong buy, driven by rising LNG demand and recent contract wins.
Fundamentally, the company posts a robust operating margin of 75.8% and a ROE of 58.7%, while its forward P/E of 15.9 remains well below the industry average of 21.6. The dividend yield of 0.85% is supported by a modest 8.5% payout ratio, but the balance sheet is leveraged (debt‑to‑equity ≈ 202). Analysts have raised the price target to $330 (Citi) and the consensus recommendation is a strong buy, driven by rising LNG demand and recent contract wins.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price below 20‑day SMA and bearish MACD crossover
- Decreasing volume trend
- Neutral RSI indicating limited near‑term momentum
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Strong earnings margins and high ROE
- Analyst upgrades and raised price target to $330
- Favorable LNG demand outlook amid global supply disruptions
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Long‑term growth prospects for LNG infrastructure
- High leverage (debt‑to‑equity >200) may constrain flexibility
- Potential regulatory and environmental scrutiny on midstream assets
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth12.30%
Profit Margin27.35%
P/E Ratio10.8
ROE58.73%
ROA12.48%
Debt/Equity202.22
P/B Ratio7.0
Op. Cash Flow$5.5B
Free Cash Flow$2.6B
Industry P/E21.6
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI44.3
Support$248.30
Resistance$300.89
MA 20$278.27
MA 50$249.90
MA 200$227.52
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index88.64
Valuation
Fair Value$165.34
Target Price$301.36
Upside/Downside16.05%
GradeOvervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield0.85%
Risk Assessment
Beta-0.14
Volatility38.38%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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