Cheniere Energy Inc.

Cheniere Energy Inc.

LNG

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Market Cap$47.12B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Cheniere Energy Inc.Cheniere Energy Inc.32.10.96%39%2.30.6

Earnings Call Q1 2026

May 7, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Q1 results + major guidance upgrade (what’s good / core takeaway) - Q1 2026 consolidated adjusted EBITDA: >$2.3B; Distributable Cash Flow (DCF): ~ $1.7B - Record LNG exports: 187 cargoes through March, topping the prior record (Q4 2025) - Full-year 2026 guidance raised: - Adjusted EBITDA: $7.25B–$7.75B (previous range raised across the board; midpoint effectively higher) - DCF: $4.75B–$5.25B - Upgrade drivers explicitly cited: ~+1 million tonnes higher production forecast, higher marketing margins, and optimization contributions already realized (upstream + downstream).
Production + reliability improvements are translating into volumes (execution strength) - Management emphasized operational progress on feed-gas composition-related reliability challenges from last year, with “solutions” now bearing fruit and improving operational reliability. - Volume outlook: full-year production forecast raised to ~52–54 million tonnes (about +1 million tonnes), and they expect <1 million tonnes ( <50 TBtu) of unsold open volumes remaining for 2026 (i.e., limited uncontracted exposure going forward). - Expectation on seasonality: Q1 likely lowest volume quarter, while Q4 likely highest due to ramp-up completion and lower ambient temperatures plus lack of major turnarounds.
Growth projects progressing faster than earlier schedules (opportunities / what could surprise positively) - CCL Stage 3: now ~97% complete - Train 5 substantial completion in March - Trains 6 & 7: tracking a few weeks ahead of the schedule used for the Oct forecast - First LNG on Train 6 expected within days; Train 7 expected summer/fall completion (timing accelerated vs initial plan) - Midscale Trains 8 & 9 + debottlenecking: ~37% complete - Piling nearly complete (~8k piles); first structural steel erected; next key milestone: first above-ground piping this month - Positive surprise element: multiple project milestones are “ahead of schedule” and learning from earlier trains is expected to benefit later ones.

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Target Price by Analysts

23.6% upsideCheniere Energy Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$664.40

Current Fair Value

182.3% upside

Undervalued by 182.3% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$47.12 Billion
Enterprise Value$47.53 Billion
Dividend Yield$2.22 (0.96%)
Earnings per Share$24.19
Beta0.07
Outstanding Shares210,500,000

Return

Return on Equity39.28%ROE
Return on Assets3.15%
Return on Invested Capital22.04%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio32.09P/E Ratio
PEG-2.94PEG
Price to Sales2.33Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio5.74Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue2.23
Enterprise Value to EBIT5.45
Enterprise Value to Net Income32
Total Debt to Enterprise0.05
Debt to Equity0.58Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 14, 2026
EPS Estimate
$4.00
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$5.54 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
August 6, 2026
EPS Estimate
$2.93
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$4.94 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.9633 5.01%
Total Calls4,844,906 124.52%
Total Puts4,667,104 136.84%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %84.56% 1.97%
Total Invested$51.42B 39.43%
Investors Holding1,422 156.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Cheniere Energy Inc.

CEO: Jack Fusco

Cheniere Energy, Inc. is a liquefied natural gas company headquartered in Houston, Texas. In February 2016 it became the first US company to export liquefied natural gas. As of 2018 it is a Fortune 500 company. The company was founded i...

Relevant Senate Committees

Finance

As the primary committee for taxation and trade, it directly impacts corporate valuations through tax policy, and its decisions on trade policy and tariffs have a profound and direct effect on Cheniere Energy's international LNG export business and profitability.

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

This committee oversees the CFTC, which regulates the massive natural gas derivatives and futures markets. These markets are critical for price discovery, hedging, and risk management for Cheniere Energy, making this a highly relevant committee.

Energy and Natural Resources

This committee has direct oversight of national energy policy, public lands, and the Department of Energy. These areas are central to the production, transportation, and export of natural gas, making it a primary regulatory influence on Cheniere Energy.

Foreign Relations

As an LNG exporter, Cheniere Energy is highly dependent on international trade, geopolitical stability, and foreign policy decisions, including sanctions and treaties, which directly impact global energy markets, prices, and access to international banking.