Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, LNG is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $59.26B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 12 Natural Gas Distribution issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 10.40x is the highest of the 10 peers that report one. Its P/E Ratio of 20.31x is the highest of the 9 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for LNG is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.2%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How LNG ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Natural Gas Distribution peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | LNG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $59.26B | 1/12 |
| P/E Ratio | 20.31x | 1/9 |
| P/B Ratio | 10.40x | 1/10 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% | 8/9 |
| EPS | $13.26 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $27.59 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $104.06 | – |
| FCF/Share | $13.51 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | LNG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 68.6% | 1/9 |
| ROA | 8.9% | 1/10 |
| ROIC | 16.4% | 2/12 |
| Gross Margin | 47.8% | 6/7 |
| Operating Margin | 36.2% | 4/11 |
| Net Margin | 22.0% | 3/9 |
| EBT Margin | 30.6% | 3/12 |
| Tax Rate | 17.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | LNG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87x | 7/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.72x | 7/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 5.93x | 1/11 |
| Financial Leverage | 7.70x | 1/11 |
| Interest Coverage | 14.9x | 1/13 |
| Working Capital | -$611M | 10/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | LNG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $6.14B | 2/13 |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.79B | 1/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$3.35B | 7/9 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 20.6% | 3/10 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 18.3% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 13.0% | 3/7 |
| CapEx/Sales | 15.6% | 6/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | LNG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.49x | 3/9 |
| Receivables Turnover | 17.5x | 2/7 |
| Inventory Turnover | 15.5x | 4/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.6x | 4/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 21 days | 6/7 |
| Days Inventory | 24 days | 4/7 |
| Payables Period | 10 days | 7/8 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 35 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | LNG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $21.49B | 1/9 |
| Operating Income | $6.42B | 1/12 |
| Net Income | $3.91B | 1/10 |
| SG&A Expense | $392M | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $11.22B | 1/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | LNG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $2.23 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 16.8% | 8/9 |
| Shares Outstanding | 207M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $4.11B | 9.4% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.10B | 2.5% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.23B | 2.8% of assets |
| Inventory | $723M | 1.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $33.80B | 77.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $4.43B | 10.1% of assets |
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Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Natural Gas Distribution): 13 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| LNG Cheniere Energy, Inc. | ▶ | $59.26B |
| VG Venture Global, Inc. | ▲ | $34.60B |
| CQP Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. | ▶ | $31.26B |
| ATO Atmos Energy Corp | ▶ | $27.62B |
| NFG National Fuel Gas Co | ▼ | $7.71B |
| NJR New Jersey Resources Corp | ▲ | $5.26B |
| SR Spire Inc | ▶ | $4.73B |
| OGS One Gas, Inc. | ▼ | $4.69B |
| EE Excelerate Energy, Inc. | ▶ | $3.97B |
| NWN Northwest Natural Holding Co | ▶ | $2.05B |
| SLNG Stabilis Solutions, Inc. | ▲ | $97M |
| NFE New Fortress Energy Inc. | ▼ | $25M |
| CETY Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
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Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, LNG is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Cheniere Energy, Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for LNG is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Cheniere Energy, Inc. forecasts updated?
Cheniere Energy, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Cheniere Energy, Inc.'s industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, LNG included, share the SEC industry code Natural Gas Distribution. The largest are: Venture Global, Inc. (VG), Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP), Atmos Energy Corp (ATO), National Fuel Gas Co (NFG), New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR), Spire Inc (SR).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.