Cheniere Energy

LNG

Market cap $43B

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Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) is rated a buy for its stable, high-yield distributions and robust Sabine Pass LNG operations. CQP's long-term, fee-based contracts cover 90% of production, ensuring predictable cash flows and supporting steady distribution growth averaging 3.85% over five years. The SPL Expansion Project could boost capacity by 66%, driving future distribution growth if regulatory approvals and execution proceed as planned.

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Cheniere Energy is rated a buy following a 23% pullback from all-time highs, driven by weak European and Asian natural gas prices. LNG's Q3 results showed 28% revenue growth and 33% net income growth, with a solid 21% income-to-revenue ratio. US LNG exports are poised to surpass Norway as Europe's top gas supplier, enhancing LNG's future pricing power.

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