Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG)
Estimates & Forecasts•Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
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LNG Price Targets Summary| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $9.9B | $3.3B | $5.3B | $5.4B | $6.5B | $8.5B | $9.5B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $40.73 | $14.20 | $24.13 | $26.56 | $33.31 | $45.72 | $53.00 |
| YoY Growth | — | -67.1% | +63.9% | +0.7% | +20.6% | +32.0% | +11.5% |
| Net Margin | 48.7% | 20.6% | 27.1% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 33.1% | 34.7% |
USD · LNG · Proprietary Model| Metric | 2025A | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $19.6B | $21.9B | $24.0B | $25.8B | $27.4B |
| Net Income | $5.3B | $5.4B | $6.5B | $8.5B | $9.5B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $24.13 | $26.56 | $33.31 | $45.72 | $53.00 |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.5B | $9.6B | $11.3B | $12.8B | $13.7B |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LNG stock.
Cheniere Energy, Inc.'s projected EPS for the next fiscal year is $26.56. This estimate blends our quantitative model with Wall Street analyst consensus and carries a confidence score of 44/100. The model factors in revenue trajectory, margin path, and share buyback trends to arrive at this figure.
Our scenario-based model produces three price targets for Cheniere Energy, Inc.: Bear case $17, Base case $372, and Bull case $480. These targets are derived by applying the median historical P/E ratio to forward EPS estimates under each growth scenario. They are not buy/sell recommendations.
Cheniere Energy, Inc.'s projected revenue growth for the next fiscal year is 10.9%, reaching approximately $21.9B in total revenue. Growth estimates are probability-weighted and blend analyst consensus with our CAGR extrapolation model. Outer years (FY+3, FY+4) fade toward industry median growth rates.
Accuracy depends on several measurable factors. Our model confidence score of 44/100 is computed from revenue predictability (25% weight), margin stability (20%), historical earnings beat rate (20%), data depth (15%), analyst coverage (10%), and model-consensus agreement (10%). Contracting margins add uncertainty to forward projections. No forecast model is perfect — always cross-reference with your own analysis.
Cheniere Energy, Inc.'s forward operating margin is estimated at 30.2% for the next fiscal year. The margin trend is currently "contracting". Our model tracks margin mean-reversion patterns and adjusts for sector-specific cost dynamics. Operating leverage is a key driver of EPS growth beyond top-line revenue expansion.
The v2 model uses a multi-step process: (1) Revenue is projected via blended CAGR with probability weighting, (2) Operating and net margins follow a mean-reversion path calibrated to sector norms, (3) EPS is derived from net income divided by projected diluted shares (accounting for buyback trends), (4) For FY+1 and FY+2, estimates are blended with analyst consensus based on coverage depth, (5) Price targets apply median historical P/E to forward EPS under bear/base/bull growth scenarios. All inputs are from public filings and third-party data providers.
The bear case ($17) assumes P25 revenue growth, worst-case margins, and multiple compression. Key risks include: unexpected margin contraction, revenue deceleration below model floor, regulatory headwinds, macro deterioration, or competitive disruption. A confidence score below 60 suggests higher estimate volatility. Always size positions according to the full scenario range, not just the base case.
Our model is above Wall Street consensus with a 78.2% gap. For FY+1, analyst estimates blend with our model at 30% analyst weight. By FY+3 and FY+4, estimates are purely model-driven as analyst coverage thins out at longer horizons.