Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. CQP
- Market cap
- $30.8B
- P/E
- 11.1×
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Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 19.22 | 26.41 | 27.79 | 35.25 | 17.75 | 34.54 | 40.20 | 42.96 | 45.51 | 49.53 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 31.49 | 33.47 | 40.56 | 49.30 | 42.88 | 45.75 | 62.08 | 62.34 | 59.40 | 68.42 |
High Price
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| 911 | 1,230 | 1,372 | 1,530 | 1,519 | 1,550 | 1,551 | 1,605 | 1,714 | 1,717 |
Employees
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| 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 1,100 | 4,304 | 6,426 | 6,838 | 6,167 | 9,434 | 17,206 | 9,664 | 8,704 | 10,758 |
Revenue
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| 46.27% | 36.99% | 38.86% | 39.30% | 45.26% | 34.13% | 23.89% | 60.16% | 46.83% | 41.87% |
Gross Margin
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| (171) | 490 | 1,274 | 1,175 | 1,183 | 1,630 | 2,498 | 4,254 | 2,510 | 2,987 |
EBT
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| (15.55%) | 11.38% | 19.83% | 17.18% | 19.18% | 17.28% | 14.52% | 44.02% | 28.84% | 27.77% |
EBT Margin
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| (171) | 490 | 1,274 | 1,175 | 1,183 | 1,630 | 2,498 | 4,254 | 2,510 | 2,987 |
Net Income
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| 186 | 375 | 454 | 561 | 583 | 586 | 664 | 700 | 706 | 711 |
Depreciation
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| 3.26 | 13.71 | 13.28 | 14.13 | 15.44 | 19.49 | 35.55 | 19.97 | 17.98 | 22.23 |
Revenue/Sh
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| (0.51) | (1.32) | 2.51 | 2.25 | 2.32 | 3.00 | 3.27 | 6.95 | 4.25 | 5.17 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 0.00 | 3.11 | 3.87 | 3.20 | 4.39 | 4.73 | 8.57 | 6.42 | 6.13 | 5.72 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (6.85) | (4.11) | (1.66) | (2.75) | (2.43) | (1.34) | (0.93) | (0.45) | (0.32) | (0.41) |
Capex/Sh
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| (6.85) | (1.00) | 2.21 | 0.45 | 1.95 | 3.39 | 7.64 | 5.97 | 5.81 | 5.31 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 1.31 | 2.04 | 1.65 | 1.48 | 1.35 | 1.48 | (4.40) | (1.62) | (1.05) | 0.86 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 338 | 314 | 484 | 484 | 399 | 484 | 484 | 484 | 484 | 484 |
Shares
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| 0.00 | 27.42 | 14.38 | 17.69 | 13.49 | 14.13 | 11.86 | 6.54 | 12.47 | 10.34 |
PE Ratio
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| 8.97 | 2.18 | 2.72 | 2.82 | 2.28 | 2.17 | 1.54 | 2.57 | 2.95 | 2.41 |
PS Ratio
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| 22.27 | 14.66 | 21.84 | 26.95 | 26.11 | 28.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 62.52 |
PB Ratio
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| 21.54 | 5.59 | 5.01 | 5.13 | 5.24 | 3.98 | 2.51 | 4.15 | 4.65 | 3.73 |
EV/Sales
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| (9.38) | (76.83) | 30.11 | 162.54 | 41.52 | 22.88 | 11.66 | 13.88 | 14.37 | 15.63 |
EV/FCF
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| 0 | 977 | 1,874 | 1,547 | 1,751 | 2,291 | 4,149 | 3,109 | 2,968 | 2,768 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (2,315) | (1,290) | (804) | (1,331) | (972) | (648) | (451) | (220) | (154) | (199) |
Capex
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| (2,315) | (313) | 1,070 | 216 | 779 | 1,643 | 3,698 | 2,889 | 2,814 | 2,569 |
FCF
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| 102 | 1,310 | 1,288 | 1,741 | 1,252 | 867 | 199 | 15 | (387) | (370) |
Working Cap'
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| 14,433 | 16,046 | 16,066 | 17,579 | 17,580 | 17,177 | 16,216 | 15,906 | 15,112 | 14,467 |
Total Debt
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| 13,828 | 14,457 | 14,525 | 15,617 | 16,273 | 16,203 | 15,220 | 15,275 | 14,733 | 14,266 |
Net Debt
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| 443 | 639 | 800 | 715 | 539 | 718 | (2,131) | (784) | (509) | 414 |
Sh' Equity
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| (0.08%) | (1.41%) | 8.95% | 7.79% | 4.80% | 7.53% | 8.12% | 17.82% | 11.59% | 14.35% |
ROA
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| 1.09% | 4.79% | 8.07% | 7.81% | 7.90% | 9.44% | 16.14% | 21.72% | 14.41% | 15.78% |
ROIC
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| (1.90%) | (43.25%) | 220.99% | 192.21% | 147.53% | 230.71% | (224.06%) | (230.74%) | (318.64%) | (5,271.58%) |
ROE
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Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) key facts
- Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) is an Oil & Gas Midstream company in the Energy sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $10.8 billion, up 23.6% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, CQP traded at $63.43, a market capitalization of $30.8 billion.
- Return on equity was −5,271.6% and debt-to-equity 19.16.
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) Latest News
12 Aug
CQP stock rose 5% after Q2 earnings beat expectations on higher LNG margins. Q2 earnings beat from higher LNG margins signals improved financial results likely to affect near-term stock performance.
6 Aug
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. reported Q2 earnings with analysis of key metrics. Q2 earnings and metrics supply performance data that may shift near-term investor sentiment.
Cheniere Partners released second quarter 2026 results and reconfirmed full year 2026 distribution guidance. Standard quarterly results with guidance reconfirmation typically trigger moderate market reactions without altering long-term trajectory.
4 Aug
Cheniere Energy (LNG) Q2 earnings preview examines factors beyond headline estimates relevant to Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) performance. Earnings preview provides details that could shape market expectations for Cheniere Energy Partners financial results.
3 Aug
Cheniere Energy Partners is scheduled to report Q2 earnings with questions around expected results and effects on operations and market performance. Quarterly earnings releases typically produce short-term stock moves and sentiment shifts without changing core business trajectory.
30 Jul
Cheniere Energy (LNG) is projected to exceed earnings forecasts, prompting speculation on whether its stock price will increase. Expected earnings outperformance may boost investor sentiment and influence short-term stock movements for Cheniere.
29 Jul
FERC clears Cheniere to introduce gas into Corpus Christi LNG Train 7. Clearance advances startup of additional LNG production capacity at a key export facility.
Cheniere Energy supports LNG diversification and Qatar involvement while selecting steadier growth strategies. Strategic backing of diversification and Qatar ties supports steadier long-term positioning without immediate major shifts.
5 Jul
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. launches $2B offering to strengthen financial position while pursuing LNG expansion. $2B capital raise funds LNG expansion altering growth trajectory.
1 Jul
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) affirms LNG expansion plan at SPL Expansion Project. Affirmation of major LNG expansion plan signals significant strategic growth move likely to alter long-term trajectory.
30 Jun
Cheniere Energy benefits from LNG supply constraints boosting its market performance and operations. Supply constraints drive major positive shifts in Cheniere's performance and trajectory.
26 Jun
Bernstein initiates coverage on Cheniere Energy at Outperform and endorses brownfield expansion strategy. Positive analyst initiation with strategy support offers moderate boost to sentiment and visibility of expansion plans.
23 Jun
Cheniere Energy Partners shares drop 23% amid Iran war developments that heighten energy market volatility and position the LNG exporter as a key stock to monitor for investors. Iran conflict risks major shifts in global LNG supply-demand dynamics that could significantly alter CQP's revenue trajectory and investor positioning.
22 Jun
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. benefits from favorable LNG market developments that enhance long-term prospects and investor returns. Announcements indicate major positive shifts likely to improve CQP market position and performance.
17 Jun
Cheniere Energy closed private offering of $1.75 billion in senior unsecured notes. The notes issuance supplies major new capital that can fund expansions and manage debt at Cheniere Energy Partners.
14 Jun
Cheniere Energy secures new contracts and announces capacity expansion plans, prompting updated stock valuation for LNG and CQP. New contracts and capacity expansions represent major strategic moves likely to significantly boost revenues and alter growth trajectory.
5 Jun
Cheniere Energy rose 5.0% after signing a US$4.69 billion contract with Bechtel to expand the Sabine Pass LNG terminal. Major capital commitment expands core LNG liquefaction capacity and supports multi-year revenue growth.
4 Jun
Bechtel awarded $4.69B contract for Sabine Pass LNG expansion in Louisiana by Cheniere Energy Partners. Major expansion contract signals significant growth in LNG capacity and revenue for Cheniere.
Cheniere Energy plans to expand LNG production capacity amid supportive export market conditions. Capacity expansion represents a major strategic move that can significantly boost future output and revenue.
1 Jun
Cheniere Energy Partners awarded Bechtel the EPC contract for the Sabine Pass LNG expansion project. EPC contract directly advances Sabine Pass capacity expansion and future LNG output.
Cheniere Energy Partners released its Q1 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results and operations. Quarterly earnings transcripts deliver updates that moderately influence market views of performance.
31 May
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. awarded Bechtel a multi-billion dollar contract to expand the Sabine Pass LNG terminal. Multi-billion dollar expansion contract drives major long-term growth in LNG production capacity.
29 May
Cheniere Energy Partners awards EPC contract to Bechtel for SPL Expansion Phase 1. Major contract directly advances core LNG capacity expansion and future revenue growth.
28 May
Cheniere Partners signed an EPC contract with Bechtel for the first phase of the Sabine Pass Expansion Project and issued a limited notice to proceed. Contract launches major capacity expansion at core Sabine Pass site, directly supporting higher future LNG volumes and revenues.
26 May
Cheniere Partners priced $1 billion senior notes due 2036 and $750 million senior notes due 2056. Debt issuance of $1.75 billion supports liquidity for operations and projects as routine financing.
14 May
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) reported first-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates, driven by record LNG loadings. Q1 earnings beat on record LNG loadings boosts financial performance and investor confidence in CQP's core LNG export operations.
Cheniere Energy reported disappointing earnings, but underlying metrics and outlook provide reasons for hope. Disappointing earnings with hopeful signs moderately affect CQP's financial performance due to close ties with parent LNG.
12 May
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) Q1 earnings beat estimates driven by higher LNG margins. Q1 earnings beat on higher LNG margins indicates strong operational performance likely to enhance CQP's market position and investor sentiment.
11 May
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) Q1 earnings call highlights key financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings call highlights detail financial performance and strategic outlook directly impacting CQP's trajectory and investor sentiment.
9 May
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) delivered record LNG production in the quarter with key progress on Corpus Christi expansion, challenging its current valuation amid strong operational momentum. Record LNG quarter and Corpus Christi advancements represent major operational successes likely to significantly enhance CQP's growth trajectory and investor appeal.