Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Reduces Stake in Cheniere Energy, Inc. $LNG

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lowered its position in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) by 9.0% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 316,065 shares of the energy company’s stock after selling 31,369 shares during the quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC’s holdings in Cheniere Energy were worth $62,518,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Viking Fund Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Cheniere Energy by 66.7% in the fourth quarter. Viking Fund Management LLC now owns 45,000 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $8,748,000 after buying an additional 18,000 shares during the last quarter. Railway Pension Investments Ltd increased its holdings in Cheniere Energy by 62.9% during the third quarter. Railway Pension Investments Ltd now owns 777,200 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $182,626,000 after buying an additional 300,100 shares during the last quarter. M&G PLC raised its position in Cheniere Energy by 49.6% in the third quarter. M&G PLC now owns 556,285 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $130,727,000 after acquiring an additional 184,520 shares during the period. Waverton Investment Management Ltd raised its position in Cheniere Energy by 35.3% in the third quarter. Waverton Investment Management Ltd now owns 196,819 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $46,244,000 after acquiring an additional 51,326 shares during the period. Finally, Allianz Asset Management GmbH boosted its stake in shares of Cheniere Energy by 12.6% during the 3rd quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 1,460,762 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $343,250,000 after acquiring an additional 163,861 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.26% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Cheniere Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Record U.S. LNG flows and tighter global supply driven by Middle East conflict boost demand for U.S. exporters like Cheniere, supporting revenue prospects and utilization. US LNG exports break record high as Middle East war disrupts global supply
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary and retail-media pieces name Cheniere a top-rated buy as energy prices and LNG spot strength could lift cash flows and margins for U.S. exporters over the near term. Energy Prices Could Soon ‘Skyrocket.’ Why Cheniere Is One of the Top-Rated Stocks to Buy Now.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and a run to a 52‑week high reflect bullish institutional sentiment and helped trigger momentum earlier this week. Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Reaches New 52-Week High Following Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Damage to major Qatari LNG infrastructure shifts Asian/European demand toward U.S. supply and highlights Cheniere’s growth and buyback potential as a beneficiary of re‑routing. Qatar LNG Shock Puts Focus On Cheniere’s Growth And Buyback Potential
• Neutral Sentiment: Company history and leadership commentary underscore long-term execution and industry position but don’t change near-term cash flow dynamics. From First Cargo to Global Giant: Jack Fusco Reflects on a Decade of Cheniere LNG Dominance
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market narratives label energy names defensive amid geopolitical risk, which can support interest in LNG stocks but is not an immediate catalyst. Hot Picks: Energy stocks seen as defensive amid risks
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis argues much of the long-term benefit from global LNG disruptions is already priced into Cheniere’s stock, implying limited upside and raising pullback risk. Cheniere’s Long-Term Boost From Global LNG Disruptions Largely Priced Into Stock
• Negative Sentiment: After recent gains and a 52‑week high, elevated volume and profit‑taking are normal; combined with already‑backed long‑term contracts that limit spot exposure, this compresses near‑term upside.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on LNG. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy from $250.00 to $255.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on Cheniere Energy from $282.00 to $271.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Scotiabank lifted their target price on Cheniere Energy from $266.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on Cheniere Energy from $276.00 to $312.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on Cheniere Energy from $265.00 to $306.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $284.29.

Cheniere Energy Stock Down 2.9%

NYSE LNG opened at $275.50 on Thursday. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a 12 month low of $186.20 and a 12 month high of $300.89. The company has a current ratio of 0.94, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.74. The stock has a market cap of $57.91 billion, a PE ratio of 11.34 and a beta of 0.13. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $239.82 and its 200 day moving average is $221.18.

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The energy company reported $10.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.90 by $6.78. The business had revenue of $5.45 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.48 billion. Cheniere Energy had a net margin of 26.68% and a return on equity of 32.04%. The company’s revenue was up 22.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $4.33 EPS. Research analysts predict that Cheniere Energy, Inc. will post 11.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Cheniere Energy announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Thursday, February 26th that authorizes the company to repurchase $10.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the energy company to reacquire up to 21.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often an indication that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Cheniere Energy Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Friday, February 6th were paid a dividend of $0.555 per share. This represents a $2.22 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 6th. Cheniere Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 9.14%.

Cheniere Energy Company Profile

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.