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Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Stock

Cheniere Energy

Cheniere Energy is a liquified natural gas, or LNG, producer with two facilities in Corpus Christi, Texas and Sabine Pass, Louisiana. It generates most of its revenue through long-term contracts with customers on a fixed and variable fee payout structure. It also generates revenue by selling uncontracted LNG to customers on a short or one-time basis. A subsidiary, Cheniere Energy Partners, owns the Sabine Pass facility and trades as a master limited partnership.

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Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>): The natural gas company saw strong interest from readers during the week, which comes as analysts have provided mixed commentary ahead of first-quarter financial results. Some analysts raised price targets, while others lowered<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LNG/analyst-ratings"> their price targets</a> ahead of Q1 results set for May 8. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $2.70 versus $2.13 in last year's first quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in three straight quarters and eight of the last 10 quarters overall. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly revenue of $4.91 billion, up from $4.25 billion in last year's first quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters overall. Another strong quarter and investors looking for energy stocks that could benefit from the current White House administration could make the stock a winner.
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Cheniere Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.12% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.06 million shares sold short, which is 2.04% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.35 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Cheniere Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746021625_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cheniere Energy has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cheniere Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cheniere Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.42%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Cheniere Energy's Recent Short Interest

Ratings for Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) were provided by 8 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $253.75, along with a high estimate of $265.00 and a low estimate of $242.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 5.12% from the previous average price target of $241.38.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745960484_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Cheniere Energy. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jean Ann Salisbury</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$258.00</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Bingham</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$242.00</td>
<td>$243.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeremy Tonet</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$252.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Nolan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$247.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Mosca</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
<td>$248.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Bingham</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
<td>$247.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Nolan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$237.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fotis Giannakoulis</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Cheniere Energy. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Cheniere Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Cheniere Energy's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Cheniere Energy's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LNG/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Cheniere Energy analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Cheniere Energy</h2>
Cheniere Energy is a liquified natural gas, or LNG, producer with two facilities in Corpus Christi, Texas and Sabine Pass, Louisiana. It generates most of its revenue through long-term contracts with customers on a fixed and variable fee payout structure. It also generates revenue by selling uncontracted LNG to customers on a short or one-time basis. A subsidiary, Cheniere Energy Partners, owns the Sabine Pass facility and trades as a master limited partnership.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Cheniere Energy's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Cheniere Energy's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -8.02%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: Cheniere Energy's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 22.02% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Cheniere Energy's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 18.09%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Cheniere Energy's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.25%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Cheniere Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 4.49, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Analyst Ratings

8 Analysts Assess Cheniere Energy: What You Need To Know

B of A Securities analyst Jean Ann Salisbury maintains Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $254 to $258.

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B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Cheniere Energy, Raises Price Target to $258

JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintains Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $252 to $265.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Cheniere Energy, Raises Price Target to $265

Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan maintains Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $255 to $247.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Cheniere Energy, Lowers Price Target to $247

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.08% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.87%. Currently, Cheniere Energy has a market capitalization of $50.28 billion. 
Buying $100 In LNG: If an investor had bought $100 of LNG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $724.61 today based on a price of $225.65 for LNG at the time of writing.
<h3>Cheniere Energy's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745252111_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 27.13% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 41.16%. Currently, Cheniere Energy has a market capitalization of $51.57 billion. 
Buying $100 In LNG: If an investor had bought $100 of LNG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $555.57 today based on a price of $231.45 for LNG at the time of writing.
<h3>Cheniere Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744933513_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Cheniere Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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Shares of companies in the broader energy sector are trading higher as oil and natural gas rise. Energy has been volatile as investors assess tariff developments and recent OPEC+ actions.

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Shares of energy companies are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

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Shares of energy stocks are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Looking into the current session, Cheniere Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) shares are trading at $196.46, after a 10.73% drop. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 10.78%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 25.55%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743796821_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Cheniere Energy P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Cheniere Energy has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 22.02 of the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743796821_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Markets

A Look Into Cheniere Energy Inc's Price Over Earnings

Shares of energy stocks are trading lower as oil prices fall after OPEC+ producers accelerated output hikes. Additionally, President Trump's recent tariff announcements and China's retaliatory tariffs on the US have driven further demand uncertainty.

BofA Securities analyst provided a 2025/26 outlook on the Integrated, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stories-that-matter" rel="noreferrer noopener">Refining, and Midstream sectors</a>.
The analyst writes that since the start of the year, the 2025 and 2026 gas curves have risen by approximately 90c and 50c, respectively, largely driven by colder-than-usual winter conditions.
The analyst has identified three key factors that could present a more bullish outlook over the next 12-18 months than the market currently anticipates.
The analyst notes that the Waha price strip for 2025 has widened over the past month, signaling gas egress constraints.
The Matterhorn pipeline, now flowing 1.75 bcfd since October 2024, may need more compression or connections to reach its 2.5 bcfd capacity later this year, adds the analyst.
Also, with three new pipelines delayed until late 2026, Permian growth could be limited to 750 mmcfd instead of the forecasted 2.5 bcfd over the next 12-18 months. This restricted supply at Waha is a bullish factor for Henry Hub gas prices, says the analyst.
The analyst writes that Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VG#NYSE">VG</a>) has reached 2 bcfd from Plaquemines just three months into ramp-up, with a target of ~3.8 bcfd <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/vg/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">by year-end—exceeding expectations</a>.
Meanwhile, Cheniere Energy, Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) CCS3 ramp is slightly ahead of projections, while Golden Pass may be delayed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LNG/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">to 2026, adds the analyst</a>.
The analyst says that LNG Canada, on track for mid-2025, could divert gas from the U.S.
Overall, LNG demand at the 2025 exit rate is now estimated to be 1.6 bcfd higher than initially projected, adds the analyst.
The analyst notes that they are still drawing DUCs down to maintain Haynesville production at ~14 bcfd with the current rig count but expects it to reach a steady-state level (~4 months&#8217; worth) by the second half of 2025.
With the Permian and Appalachia maxed out, an additional 2.5 bcfd will be needed by 2026, requiring Haynesville to ramp up to ~50 rigs by year-end, adds the analyst.
If Haynesville gas growth doesn't materialize, storage levels could be critically low by spring 2026, potentially driving gas prices significantly higher, writes the analyst.
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Analyst Color

Equities

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Cheniere Energy.
Looking at options history for Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 40% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $238,910 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $1,697,999.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $220.0 to $240.0 for Cheniere Energy during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Cheniere Energy options trades today is 1097.57 with a total volume of 3,783.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Cheniere Energy's big money trades within a strike price range of $220.0 to $240.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Cheniere Energy Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743534124_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$23.4</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$1.3M</td>
<td>617</td>
<td align="right">600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$29.1</td>
<td>$27.1</td>
<td>$27.6</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$168.3K</td>
<td>112</td>
<td align="right">66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$28.2</td>
<td>$26.6</td>
<td>$26.6</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$143.6K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td align="right">459</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td align="right">819</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cheniere Energy</h3>
Cheniere Energy is a liquified natural gas, or LNG, producer with two facilities in Corpus Christi, Texas and Sabine Pass, Louisiana. It generates most of its revenue through long-term contracts with customers on a fixed and variable fee payout structure. It also generates revenue by selling uncontracted LNG to customers on a short or one-time basis. A subsidiary, Cheniere Energy Partners, owns the Sabine Pass facility and trades as a master limited partnership.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Cheniere Energy, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Cheniere Energy's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 790,276, the LNG's price is down by 0.0%, now at $231.4. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 31 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Cheniere Energy</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $254.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Cheniere Energy, which currently sits at a price target of $254. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Scotiabank keeps a Sector Outperform rating on Cheniere Energy with a target price of $254. 
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Options

Cheniere Energy's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Shares of energy stocks are trading higher amid strength in oil and natural gas prices.

Cheniere Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.74% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.42 million shares sold short, which is 1.99% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.01 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Cheniere Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743003022_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cheniere Energy has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cheniere Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cheniere Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.50%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Is The Market Feeling About Cheniere Energy?

Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.17% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.41%. Currently, Cheniere Energy has a market capitalization of $52.00 billion. 
Buying $100 In LNG: If an investor had bought $100 of LNG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $734.91 today based on a price of $232.51 for LNG at the time of writing.
<h3>Cheniere Energy's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742858108_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Cheniere Energy. Our analysis of options history for Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $215,900, and 16 were calls, valued at $1,175,799.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $185.0 to $280.0 for Cheniere Energy during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Cheniere Energy's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Cheniere Energy's significant trades, within a strike price range of $185.0 to $280.0, over the past month.
<h3>Cheniere Energy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742843727_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$237.9K</td>
<td>157</td>
<td align="right">133</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$33.2</td>
<td>$33.5</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$167.6K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$155.0K</td>
<td>880</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$119.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">363</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$17.2</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$103.6K</td>
<td>66</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cheniere Energy</h3>
Cheniere Energy is a liquified natural gas, or LNG, producer with two facilities in Corpus Christi, Texas and Sabine Pass, Louisiana. It generates most of its revenue through long-term contracts with customers on a fixed and variable fee payout structure. It also generates revenue by selling uncontracted LNG to customers on a short or one-time basis. A subsidiary, Cheniere Energy Partners, owns the Sabine Pass facility and trades as a master limited partnership.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Cheniere Energy, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Cheniere Energy's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 891,646, with LNG's price up by 2.97%, positioned at $233.56.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 39 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Cheniere Energy</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $254.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank persists with their Sector Outperform rating on Cheniere Energy, maintaining a target price of $254. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Cheniere Energy, targeting a price of $254. 
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Cheniere Declares Quarterly Dividend

Cheniere Partners Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results and Introduces Full Year 2025 Distribution Guidance

Cheniere Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results and Introduces Full Year 2025 Financial Guidance

Earnings

Chart Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Cheniere Announces Substantial Completion of Train 1 at the Corpus Christi Stage 3 Project

Cheniere Announces Timing of First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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