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Anatol Feygin, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG), recently sold 23,478 shares of the company’s common stock. The transactions took place on February 26, 2025, at a weighted average price of $216.43 per share, with prices ranging from $216.36 to $216.855. The total value of the shares sold amounted to approximately $5.08 million. Following the sale, Feygin holds 189,003 shares directly.The $48.32 billion market cap company has demonstrated remarkable performance, delivering a 44.39% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, Cheniere Energy currently trades at a P/E ratio of 13.82 and maintains a "GREAT" overall financial health score. While the stock typically exhibits low price volatility, InvestingPro’s Fair Value model suggests the stock is slightly overvalued at current levels. Investors seeking deeper insights can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.
In other recent news, Cheniere Energy reported fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $4.33, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.73. The company’s revenue for the quarter was $4.44 billion, higher than the projected $4.1 billion, marking a 1% year-over-year increase. For the full year 2024, Cheniere generated revenues of $15.7 billion and net income of $3.3 billion, along with a Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $6.2 billion. Looking ahead, Cheniere introduced 2025 guidance, projecting Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA between $6.5 billion and $7.0 billion.
Fitch Ratings recently upgraded Cheniere Energy and Cheniere Energy Partners (NYSE:CQP) to ’BBB’, reflecting a stable outlook and expectations of reduced leverage. Stifel analysts raised their price target for Cheniere Energy to $255, maintaining a Buy rating, despite the company missing earnings estimates due to lower-than-expected revenues. Jefferies also reaffirmed a Buy rating with a price target of $303, highlighting confidence in Cheniere’s financial outlook and growth potential.
Cheniere Energy continues to focus on expansion, with plans for final investment decisions on Corpus Christi Train 8 & 9 in 2025 and Sabine Pass Stage 5 in 2026. The company anticipates that its organic cash flow will support these projects, ensuring minimal hurdles in obtaining necessary permits and contracts. As of December 31, 2024, Cheniere reported strong liquidity with a fully available $1.25 billion Revolving Credit Facility and $2.64 billion in unrestricted cash.
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