Chickasaw Capital Management LLC Sells 9,868 Shares of Cheniere Energy, Inc. $LNG

Chickasaw Capital Management LLC reduced its position in shares of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) by 1.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 720,125 shares of the energy company’s stock after selling 9,868 shares during the period. Cheniere Energy comprises about 5.8% of Chickasaw Capital Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 9th largest holding. Chickasaw Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Cheniere Energy were worth $139,985,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new position in Cheniere Energy during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in Cheniere Energy in the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. grew its position in Cheniere Energy by 250.0% in the 3rd quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. now owns 140 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. increased its stake in Cheniere Energy by 47.6% during the third quarter. Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. now owns 155 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Finally, Rakuten Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy during the third quarter worth about $38,000. 87.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Cheniere Energy Stock Performance

Shares of Cheniere Energy stock opened at $287.39 on Tuesday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $227.82 and a 200-day simple moving average of $218.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.74, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 0.94. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a one year low of $186.20 and a one year high of $299.49. The company has a market cap of $60.41 billion, a PE ratio of 11.83 and a beta of 0.25.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The energy company reported $10.68 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.90 by $6.78. Cheniere Energy had a net margin of 26.68% and a return on equity of 32.04%. The firm had revenue of $5.45 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.48 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.33 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 22.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Cheniere Energy, Inc. will post 11.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Cheniere Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 6th were issued a $0.555 dividend. This represents a $2.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 6th. Cheniere Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 9.14%.

Cheniere Energy declared that its board has approved a stock repurchase plan on Thursday, February 26th that allows the company to repurchase $10.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the energy company to buy up to 21.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are typically a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

LNG has been the subject of several recent research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy from $282.00 to $271.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Scotiabank upped their target price on shares of Cheniere Energy from $266.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a “sector outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Wolfe Research set a $220.00 target price on shares of Cheniere Energy and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Cheniere Energy from $259.00 to $271.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised Cheniere Energy from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their price objective for the stock from $236.00 to $313.00 in a research report on Monday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $275.53.

Cheniere Energy News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley upgraded U.S. LNG exporters (including Cheniere) to Buy/Overweight and raised its target, citing an upbeat LNG outlook amid supply disruptions — a direct catalyst for higher multiple and demand expectations. Venture Global, Cheniere upgraded to Buy at Morgan Stanley on upbeat LNG outlook
• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets raised its price target on Cheniere to $306 and kept an Outperform rating, supporting further upside from current levels by tightening the gap to Street expectations. BMO raises price target
• Positive Sentiment: Additional price‑target lift coverage (AmericanBankingNews reported a $322 target) and a consensus “Moderate Buy” posture from brokerages add to positive analyst momentum around LNG cash flows and dividend/earnings visibility. Cheniere Energy Price Target Raised to $322.00
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical tension in the Middle East (Iran war risks) is being cited by media and commentators as a potential supply shock that would benefit major U.S. LNG exporters like Cheniere by tightening global markets. Cheniere Energy stock is trading at new all-time highs
• Positive Sentiment: Cheniere’s CEO highlighted at CERAWeek that the Mideast situation underscores the need for diversified energy supplies — comments that reinforce Cheniere’s strategic role as the largest U.S. LNG exporter. CERAWEEK Mideast situation shows need for energy diversification, says Cheniere CEO
• Positive Sentiment: Industry commentators and analysts (Zacks, Investing.com, Seeking Alpha segments and a bullish YouTube interview) are promoting LNG names as core beneficiaries of a tightening market, which draws retail/institutional flows into LNG stocks. From LNG & KMI to OKLO & CEG: Joe Rinaldi Offers Energy Bull Cases
• Neutral Sentiment: Energy sector breadth is modestly positive (sector index higher), which supports Cheniere but doesn’t single it out; sector moves can amplify but also reverse with macro flows. Sector Update: Energy Stocks Higher Late Afternoon
• Negative Sentiment: One manager (Brown Advisory) noted Cheniere shares traded lower in Q4 in an investor letter — a reminder that stock can see periodic weakness and that active portfolio positioning can create headwinds. Cheniere Energy (LNG) Shares Traded Lower in Q4

About Cheniere Energy

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.