Quantinno Capital Management LP Increases Stock Holdings in Cheniere Energy, Inc. $LNG

Quantinno Capital Management LP increased its position in shares of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) by 47.3% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 83,600 shares of the energy company’s stock after purchasing an additional 26,835 shares during the period. Quantinno Capital Management LP’s holdings in Cheniere Energy were worth $23,723,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of LNG. Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Cheniere Energy during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC acquired a new position in Cheniere Energy in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Financial Life Planners purchased a new position in Cheniere Energy in the first quarter worth approximately $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in Cheniere Energy in the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Accordant Advisory Group Inc purchased a new position in Cheniere Energy in the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. 87.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Cheniere Energy News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised forward earnings estimates. US Capital Advisors increased its FY2027 EPS forecast to $17.26 from $15.56, while lifting estimates for the first three quarters of 2027 and FY2026 to $15.34 from $15.29. The upgrades suggest stronger expected operating performance and support the bullish case for LNG. US Capital Advisors earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Cheniere is positioned for a potential earnings beat. Zacks said the company has favorable factors supporting a likely upcoming earnings beat, which could provide a near-term catalyst if results and guidance exceed expectations. Cheniere expected to beat earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Corpus Christi expansion advanced. Cheniere received approval to introduce gas into the final train at its Corpus Christi LNG facility, marking progress toward commissioning and eventual additional production capacity. Corpus Christi LNG train approval
• Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan maintained a Buy rating. Continued support from a major investment bank reinforces the positive analyst view of Cheniere’s LNG growth outlook. J.P. Morgan remains a Buy on Cheniere
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry commentary highlights expanding LNG, power and industrial demand, although infrastructure constraints could limit how quickly natural-gas growth translates into volumes and revenue. Expand Energy LNG demand outlook
• Negative Sentiment: A contractor died following an incident at Sabine Pass. The fatality could lead to operational disruption, regulatory scrutiny, higher costs or reputational damage, although the company has not disclosed broader impacts. Contractor death at Sabine Pass
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis that China’s changing energy mix may weaken a major source of global LNG growth raises demand concerns for exporters, particularly if Chinese gas consumption or imports slow. China LNG demand analysis

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Scotiabank restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Barclays increased their price target on Cheniere Energy from $271.00 to $274.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Wall Street Zen raised Cheniere Energy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of Cheniere Energy from $286.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Benchmark reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Cheniere Energy in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $298.88.

Cheniere Energy Stock Up 2.3%

Shares of LNG opened at $263.91 on Friday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $245.89 and its 200-day simple moving average is $244.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.55, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a current ratio of 0.57. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $186.20 and a 1 year high of $300.89. The stock has a market capitalization of $55.30 billion, a PE ratio of 43.41 and a beta of -0.01.

Cheniere Energy Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, August 18th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 10th will be issued a dividend of $0.555 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 10th. This represents a $2.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Cheniere Energy’s dividend payout ratio is 36.51%.

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.