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Overview of Cheniere’s sale and purchase contracts
Cheniere Energy, Inc.’s MLP company’s Sabine Pass liquefaction project has already secured four fixed-price, 20-year sales and purchase agreements with third parties.

Hurricane Harvey Impacted Energy MLPs
Hurricane Harvey hit the US Gulf Coast last week. The US Gulf Coast is a major destination for US refineries and energy infrastructure.

Cheniere Energy’s Shares Look Strong
Currently, Cheniere Energy is trading 3.4% above its 50-day simple moving average and 13.2% above its 200-day simple moving average.

Blue Ridge Capital exits stake in Citigroup
Citigroup posted a $3.4 billion net income, up by 8% with revenues of $19.6 billion, and the net interest margin increased to 2.91% for 3Q14.

Seth Klarman’s Baupost Group sells its stake in British Petroleum
The Baupost Group pared almost half of its stake in British Petroleum (BP), which accounted for 7.80% of the fund’s total portfolio in 4Q 2013.

Blue Ridge Capital increases holding in SiriusXM
The third quarter of 2014 was by far the best for SiriusXM in terms of market penetration as well as increasing revenues.

Cheniere Energy: What Analysts Recommend
Currently, 78% of the analysts surveyed by Reuters rate Cheniere Energy as a “buy” as of March 22, 2018, while the remaining 22% rate it as a “hold.”

Most Analysts Recommend ‘Buys’ on Cheniere Energy
In this article, we’ll look at what Wall Street analysts recommend for Cheniere Energy (LNG). At a broader level, 85.0% of analysts rated Cheniere Energy as a “buy.”

An Overview of US LNG Production and Exports
Investors may be seeing a lot of reports about rising US LNG (liquefied natural gas) exports. Let’s review the basics of LNG.

A must-know overview of Cheniere Energy
Cheniere Energy, Inc., is a Houston-based energy company engaged in the liquefied natural gas business.The Sabine Pass liquefaction project is one of the first projects to receive the necessary government permits to export liquefied natural gas.

Analyzing Cheniere Energy’s Commodity Price Exposure
The correlation between Cheniere Energy’s stock price and crude oil (USO) resulted in a correlation coefficient of 0.87 during the past year.

Cheniere Energy: 76% of the Analysts Rate It as a ‘Buy’
Among the analysts surveyed by Reuters, 76% rate Cheniere Energy (LNG) as a “buy” as of March 6, 2018, while the remaining 24% rate it as a “hold.”

Why Barclays Raised Cheniere Energy’s Target Price
Barclays recently raised Cheniere Energy’s target price to $62 from $58. Cheniere Energy’s recent deal with Trafigura could be one of the reasons.

Analysts’ Recommendations for Cheniere Energy
The average target price of $53.0 for Cheniere Energy implies a 13.5% price return in the next 12 months from its February 17 closing price of $46.7.

Cheniere Energy on the Street: Where Wall Street Analysts Stand
As of October 18, 80.0% of the analysts surveyed by the Reuters rate Cheniere Energy (LNG) stock a “buy,” while the remaining 20.0% rate it a “hold.”

LNG and EQM: Which Midstream Companies Outperformed Last Week?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) was among the top midstream gainers last week. The stock rose 2.8% during the week.

Analysts’ Views on Cheniere Energy Ahead of 3Q16 Results
Analysts’ ratings for Cheniere Energy In this article, we’ll look at what Wall Street analysts recommend for Cheniere Energy (LNG) ahead of its 3Q16 earnings announcement. 72.7% of analysts rate Cheniere Energy a “buy,” 18.2% rate it a “hold,” and the remaining 9.1% rate it a “sell.” The median broker target price of $52.50 for […]

Baupost discloses stake in Paratek Pharmaceuticals
Seth Klarman’s The Baupost Group added a 12.04% stake in Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PRTK), according to a 13G filing in December.

What Wall Street Analysts Recommend for Cheniere Energy
Cheniere Energy’s MLP subsidiary, Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP), has “hold” ratings from 53.3% of analysts.

DMLP, LNG, and NGL: Top MLP and Midstream Losses Last Week
Dorchester Minerals (DMLP), NGL Energy Partners (NGL), CVR Refining (CVRR), and Hi-Crush Partners (HCLP) were among the top losses last week.
Blue Ridge starts a new position in hedge fund favorite Apple
John Griffin’s Blue Ridge bought a stake in Apple Inc. (AAPL) last quarter. The stock accounts for a 1.85% position in the fund’s portfolio.

What Analysts Recommend for Cheniere Energy ahead of 4Q17 Earnings
76% of analysts surveyed by Reuters rate Cheniere Energy (LNG) a “buy” as of February 15, 2018, while the remaining 24% rate it a “hold.”

Seth Klarman’s Baupost Group buys a new stake in Cheniere Energy
The Baupost Group added a stake in Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) that accounted for 7.57% of the fund’s total portfolio. Cheniere Energy is a Houston-based energy company.

Why CQH Shares Rallied after the Buyout Announcement
Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings (CQH) shares rallied 7.0% on Friday, September 30, 2016, after Cheniere Energy (LNG) announced it would acquire its remaining stake in CQH.

What’s Driving Recent Gains in Global LNG Prices
Asian LNG (liquefied natural gas) spot prices have seen strong upward momentum in recent weeks. The contract for July delivery gained $1.80 per MMBtu (million British thermal units) last week to reach $11.60 per MMBtu.

Wall Street Recommendations for Cheniere Energy Partners
It’s important to note that 66.7% of analysts rated Cheniere Energy Partners as “buy,” while the remaining 33.3% rated the company as “hold.”

These Midstream Players Have Created Maximum Wealth for Investors
In this series, we’ll look at the historical outliers in midstream energy, which have generated massive wealth amid turbulent times.

Is Cheniere Energy’s High Relative Valuation Justified?
Cheniere Energy was trading at an EV-to-sales multiple of ~15.2x on June 22, 2017, which is much lower than its average over the past ten quarters.

Where Cheniere Energy Could Trade in the Coming Days
Cheniere Energy’s (LNG) 30-day implied volatility was 30.3% on June 6, 2017.

Carl Icahn: Analyzing Q3’s Top Buys
On November 14, Carl Icahn’s Icahn Capital Management filed its form 13F. In the third quarter, it included two new stocks.
Must-know highlights of the Baupost Group’s 1Q 2014 positions
Seth Klarman’s Baupost Group, LLC, returned $4 billion to clients at the end of last year. The fund is one of the best-performing hedge fund managers of all time, generating $21.5 billion in returns over its history.

Will Carl Icahn’s Fears Come True in October?
Carl Icahn’s fears could come true in October. According to Goldman Sachs, the market might exhibit higher volatility next month.

Cheniere Energy’s Earnings: What to Expect in Q2?
Cheniere Energy’s (LNG) earnings are scheduled to be released on Thursday. According to the consensus estimates, the company will report an EPS of $0.34.

Which Top Midstream Companies Have an Attractive Upside
Of the top midstream companies we’ve discussed in this series, only ONEOK (OKE) and Cheniere Energy (LNG) have met analysts’ mean price targets from a year ago.

Where Cheniere Energy Stock Could Go from Here
h favorable developments on the trade war front, Cheniere Energy (LNG) stock hit a ten-month high on July 1.

LNG and CQP: Analysts’ Recommendations and Target Prices
Analysts seem positive on Cheniere Energy (LNG) stock. The stock offers a potential upside of ~22% based on analysts’ target price of $79.5.

Natural Gas Prices: What to Expect in 2019
The EIA expects US natural gas prices to average $2.89 per MMBtu in 2019. For 2020, the forecast is $2.92 per MMBtu.

Where’s the ‘Next Warren Buffett’ Placing His Bets?
After Twenty-First Century Fox (FOX) (FOXA), Cheniere Energy (LNG) is Seth Klarman’s biggest bet.

Why Twenty-First Century Fox Remains Seth Klarman’s Favorite Bet
Seth Klarman’s portfolio value at the end of the fourth quarter was $11.5 billion.

What to Expect from Cheniere Energy’s Q4 Earnings
Cheniere Energy (LNG) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2018 earnings on February 26.

ET, CVRR, and DM: Top MLP and Midstream Losses Last Week
Energy Transfer (ET) was one of the few midstream stocks that fell last week. Energy Transfer fell 3.1% last week.

What Could Drive Cheniere Energy’s Performance in 2019?
On December 18, Cheniere Energy announced its agreement to sell liquified natural gas to Malaysia-based Petronas for 20 years.

Will Cheniere Energy Beat Q3 2018 Revenue Estimates?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) is slated to release its third-quarter results on November 8. Here’s what you need to know.

Natural Gas Demand-Supply Trends Impact Midstream Companies
In the United States, the monthly natural gas production rose from 1.78 trillion cubic feet in January 2009 to 2.43 trillion cubic feet in June 2018.

VNOM, EEQ, OKE, LNG: Top MLP and Midstream Gains Last Week
Royalty interest owner partnership Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) and Enbridge Energy Management (EEQ) were among the top gainers in the MLP and midstream space last week, rising 7.9% and 7.8%, respectively.

Cheniere Energy Signs a Long-Term Deal with Vitol Group
On September 17, Cheniere Energy (LNG) announced that it signed a 15-year agreement to supply liquified natural gas to Vitol Group.

Large Drop in US Gasoline Inventories Helped Oil Futures
US gasoline production decreased 0.4% to 10.3 MMbpd (million barrels per day) on July 13–20. The production decreased 1.3% from a year ago.

Top Earnings Growth Expected from Midstream Companies in 1Q18
In this series, we’ll look at the top ten midstream companies based on earnings growth expectations for 1Q18.

Cheniere Energy Has Risen ~4% in April
Cheniere Energy (LNG) stock saw a sharp rally on April 9, 2018, due to a general recovery in the US energy sector and broader markets.

EIA Forecasts: US Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas Exports
As a result of substantial natural gas resources and a significant increase in natural gas production, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects an increase in US natural gas exports.

Which MLPs Lost 10% or More Last Week?
Dominion Midstream Energy Partners (DM) and Spectra Energy Partners (SEP) were among the top three MLPs losses last week.

Trade War Fears Could Impact Cheniere Energy’s Market Performance
Cheniere Energy stock saw a sharp decline on March 22, 2018, amid concerns about a full-blown trade war between the US and China.

Cheniere Energy Started a 20-Year LNG Contract with GAIL
Recently, Cheniere Energy (LNG) started its 20-year LNG (liquefied natural gas) contract with GAIL India.

Analyzing Cheniere Energy’s Recent Stock Performance
Cheniere Energy (LNG) stock has been volatile since the beginning of the year. The stock saw a new YTD low of $51.2 at the beginning of March.

Cheniere Energy Stock after Its 4Q17 Earnings
Cheniere Energy is trading 4.4% above its 50-day simple moving average and 18.0% above its 200-day simple moving average.

What’s Cheniere Energy’s Blue Sky Initiative?
China’s state-run CNPC signed three SPAs with Cheniere Energy—two long-term SPAs and one medium-term SPA.

Cheniere Energy Beat Analysts’ 4Q17 Estimates
Cheniere Energy’s revenue increased to $1.746 billion in 4Q17 from $572.0 million in 4Q16—a 205.5% increase YoY.

How the Recent Trafigura Deal Could Boost Cheniere Energy’s Stock
Cheniere Energy’s subsidiary, Cheniere Marketing, recently entered into a long-term SPA (sale and purchase agreement) with Trafigura.

What’s Driving Cheniere Energy’s Recent Rally?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has risen 9.7% in the last six trading sessions. It rose 12.1% in December 2017 alone.

A Look into Cheniere Energy’s Recent Operating Performance
Despite strong revenue growth, Cheniere Energy’s net loss widened to $289.0 million in 3Q17 compared to $101.0 million in 3Q16.

Could Cheniere Energy Outperform AMLP in 2018?
Although Cheniere Energy (LNG) had a weak start to December 2017, it has bounced back since then. Overall, the LNG (liquefied natural gas) exporter has gained 2.8% in December.

What the EIA Expects for US Natural Gas and LNG Exports
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the United States is currently the world’s largest natural gas producer.

Recent Wall Street Recommendations for Cheniere Energy
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has a “buy” rating from 80.0% of analysts surveyed by Reuters while the remaining 20.0% rate it a “hold” as of November 10.

MLP Rating Updates during the Week Ended September 29
Dominion Energy Midstream Partners’ (DM) average target price of $33.70 implies a 5.5% upside potential from its current price levels.

What Cheniere Energy’s Valuation Indicates before 2Q17 Results
Cheniere Energy was trading at an EV-to-sales multiple of 14.9x on August 3, 2017. Its forward EV-to-sales multiple, based on next 12-month sales estimate, was 8.3x.

A Look into Cheniere Energy’s Recent Operating Performance
Cheniere Energy’s (LNG) 1Q17 revenue rose to $1.2 billion from $69.0 million in 1Q16, a rise of 18x YoY (year-over-year).

How the LNG Supply Glut Could Affect Cheniere Energy
In the previous article, we explored how Cheniere Energy has played a major role in the United States, becoming a major LNG (liquefied natural gas) player.

What Does Cheniere Energy’s Current Valuation Indicate?
Cheniere’s forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 20.5x is higher than the peer median of 13.6x.

Cheniere Energy Rallies on US-China LNG Trade Deal
Cheniere Energy (LNG) rallied 3.3% on Friday, May 12, 2017, following the US-China trade deal with China.

Why Cheniere Energy’s Balance Sheet Looks Alarming
Cheniere Energy’s outstanding debt Cheniere Energy’s (LNG) debt has continued to grow. Its total outstanding debt was $21.9 billion at the end of 2016, which is ~$5.3 billion higher than its total debt outstanding in 2015. This total includes ~$14.5 billion of debt sitting on subsidiary Cheniere Energy Partners’ (CQP) balance sheet. Cheniere Energy recently […]

How Strong Buyers’ Power Could Impact Cheniere Energy
LNG spot prices Cheniere Energy (LNG) benefited heavily from high Asian LNG (liquefied natural gas) spot prices during the fourth quarter of 2016. Asian LNG prices were driven by a huge surge in LNG demand from China, the shutdown of the Gorgon facility in Australia, and unplanned outages at other liquefaction plants. In December 2016, […]

Tough Competition Ahead for Cheniere Energy
Projected US liquefaction capacity US (SPY) (SPX-INDEX) liquefaction capacity is expected to rise manifold in coming years. There are six LNG (liquefied natural gas) facilities under construction, including Cheniere Energy’s (LNG) two facilities at Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi. The other four remaining facilities are Kinder Morgan’s (KMI) Elba Island, Freeport, Cameron, and Cove Point […]

A Look Into Cheniere Energy’s Recent Operating Performance
Cheniere Energy’s 4Q16 revenue Cheniere Energy’s (LNG) 4Q16 revenue rose to $571.6 million from $68.4 million in 4Q15, and eightfold increase YoY (year-over-year). The rise in Cheniere Energy’s 4Q16 revenue was mainly driven by the commencement of LNG (liquefied natural gas) exports from Train 1 and Train 2 at Sabine Pass. Cheniere Energy exported 24 […]

Why Cheniere Energy is Outperforming the AMLP in 2017
Cheniere Energy (LNG) had a decent first quarter in terms of stock performance. In this series, we’ll look into its operating performance, key performance indicators, and balance position.

How Cheniere Energy Viewed the Global LNG Market in 2016
The global LNG (liquefied natural gas) supply continued to experience strong growth in 2016, driven by supply growth from Australia and the United States.

Cheniere Energy Posts Strong 4Q16 Earnings, Misses Estimates
Cheniere Energy and its MLP subsidiaries, Cheniere Energy Partners and Cheniere Energy Partners Holdings, reported their 4Q16 earnings on February 28, 2017.

Short Interest in Cheniere Energy: What Investors Should Know
Short interest in Cheniere Energy (LNG), as a percentage of float ratio, fell to 6.7%. The ratio is lower compared to the average of 9.1% in 2016.

Cheniere Energy Has a Strong Rally before Its 4Q16 Earnings
Cheniere Energy (LNG) rose 11.2% in 2016. It had a strong start to 2017 as well. It has risen 12.7% since the beginning of 2017.

Cheniere Energy’s Balance Sheet before Its 4Q16 Earnings
Cheniere Energy’s total outstanding debt by the end of 2Q16 was $20.8 billion. Its debt was ~$4.2 billion higher than the total outstanding debt in 2015.

Cheniere Energy’s LNG Export Volumes in 4Q16
Cheniere Energy, which started its LNG exports to South America, benefited from higher LNG exports to Asian markets, including China (EEM), during 4Q16.

Higher LNG Exports Drove US Natural Gas Exports: Key Highlights
The sudden spike in US natural gas (UNG) exports is mainly due to higher LNG (liquefied natural gas) exports.

How Cheniere Sees the Global Liquefied Natural Gas Market
Global LNG market The global LNG (liquefied natural gas) market has continued to face a supply glut due to growing LNG supplies and weak demand from established LNG-importing countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Brazil. However, the growth of LNG imports from emerging and new markets has more than offset the decline. Cheniere Energy (LNG) […]

A Look into Cheniere Energy’s Balance Sheet after 3Q16 Earnings
Cheniere Energy’s outstanding debt Cheniere Energy’s (LNG) total outstanding debt by the end of the second quarter was $20.8 billion, which was $4.2 billion higher than its total debt outstanding in 2015. This includes $13.9 billion of debt on Cheniere Energy Partners’ (CQP) balance sheet. Cheniere Energy Partners’ subsidiary, SPL (Sabine Pass Liquefaction), was upgraded […]

Cheniere Energy’s Earnings Turned Positive in 3Q16
Cheniere Energy (LNG) and its MLP subsidiaries, Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) and Cheniere Energy Partners Holdings (CQH), reported their 3Q16 earnings on November 3, 2016.

How Cheniere Could Benefit from Emerging LNG Imports
Global LNG market The global LNG (liquefied natural gas) market has continued to face a supply glut due to growing LNG supplies and weak demand from major LNG-importing countries. However, the growth of LNG imports from emerging markets has reduced some pressure. Egypt recently announced a record LNG tender, to import 96 cargoes. Additionally, India and Pakistan […]

A Look at Cheniere Energy’s Balance Sheet Ahead of 3Q results
Cheniere Energy’s high leverage Cheniere Energy’s (LNG) total outstanding debt by the end of the second quarter was $19.5 billion, which was ~$3.0 billion higher than its total debt outstanding in 2015. This includes $13.2 billion of debt from subsidiary Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP). Cheniere Energy Partners issued $1.5 billion in senior secured notes in September […]

Could Cheniere Energy Report Positive Earnings in 3Q16?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) and its MLP subsidiaries, Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) and Cheniere Energy Partners Holdings (CQH), are scheduled to release their 3Q16 earnings results on November 3, 2016.

Cheniere Energy to Buy Remaining Stake in CQH for ~$1 Billion
Cheniere Energy (LNG) is looking to simplify its organizational structure by acquiring its remaining stake in Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings (CQH).

Must-Know: Key Upcoming LNG Export Terminals in the US
The LNG sector faces steep competition not only from other domestic terminals but also other countries in the international LNG market.

How Cheniere Energy Benefits from FRSU Growth
Cheniere Energy (LNG) expects FSRUs to boost demand from new markets, which might not be able to afford onshore regasification units.

A Look into Cheniere Energy’s Financial Position after 2Q16
Cheniere Energy issued ~$2.8 billion in senior secured notes in 2Q16 to repay borrowing under the credit facilities at Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi.

How Did High Yield Bond Fund Outflows Do Last Week?
Investor flows into high yield bond funds were negative last week for the second consecutive week. Net outflows from high yield bond funds totaled $1.9 billion.

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings Issued Most Junk Bonds Last Week
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cheniere Energy (LNG), issued junk bonds worth $1.3 billion on May 12, 2016.

Why Cheniere Is Bringing US LNG to Europe for the First Time
Cheniere Energy (LNG) is exporting liquid natural gas, or LNG, from the United States. It’s the first US company to receive a federal permit to export LNG.

Why Minimum Volume Commitments May Not Protect MLPs
While minimum volume commitments work well, in general, things change in a sustained low commodity price environment. Currently, this is the case.

Cheniere Energy Partners’ Important 2Q15 Developments
Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) announced on June 30 that it made a final investment decision on the construction of Train 5 of its Sabine Pass liquefaction project.

Cheniere Energy Partners’ Historical Revenues: Key Analysis
For the second quarter of 2015, analysts are expecting Cheniere Energy Partners’ (CQP) revenues to come in at $68.1 million.

Cheniere Energy Partners Will Report Its 2Q15 Earnings on July 29
Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) is scheduled to release its earnings for 2Q15 on July 29. Its stock closed at $32.15 on July 14.

Cheniere Energy Partners: Key Developments in 1Q15
Cheniere Energy Partners’ (CQP) March presentation stated that Trains 1 and 2 were ~83% complete. It expects Train 1 to come online later this year.

Points for Investors before Cheniere Energy Partners’ 1Q15 Earnings
In its March 2015 presentation, Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) noted that the US responded to price signals faster than the rest of the world.