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Cheniere Energy Partners LP(CQP)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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SELL for 4 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$63.43
09/25/2026
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09/25/2026: CQP (2-star) is a SELL. SELL for 4 days. Simulated Profits (1.93%). Updated daily EoD!

Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP) is a master limited partnership focused on the liquefaction and export of natural gas through its Sabine Pass terminal. The company holds a significant position in the US energy infrastructure landscape, benefiting from long-term, fee-based contracts that provide predictable cash flow. Its primary growth opportunity lies in potential capacity expansions and rising global demand for stable energy supplies. However, investors must consider risks related to regulatory shifts, geopolitical instability, and the capital-intensive nature of its operations. CQP is best suited for dividend-focused investors seeking exposure to the global LNG market; potential investors should monitor regulatory developments and energy price trends.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitCQP is an income-oriented MLP with mature infrastructure rather than a high-growth technology stock.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends heavily on energy price cycles and global LNG supply-demand balances.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to dividend yield and the stability of long-term contracted cash flows.
Dividend investorStrong fitCQP is designed to provide consistent income distributions to investors through its fee-based business model.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile contracts are stable, the company operates in the capital-intensive and geopolitically sensitive energy sector.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highAlthough CQP uses long-term contracts, global LNG price fluctuations can impact the broader energy sector environment.
Valuation riskMediumDistributions must be balanced against the need to maintain infrastructure and service debt obligations.
Competition risk (LNG export competition)MediumNew export facilities coming online globally could pressure long-term contract renewal pricing.
Business qualityStrongThe Sabine Pass facility is a high-quality, strategically located asset with strong operational performance.
Dividend incomeMediumThe sustainability of dividends depends on the successful execution of long-term contracts.
Execution riskMediumMaintaining complex large-scale industrial infrastructure requires consistent operational excellence.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 26.62%
Avg. Invested days 63
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CQP receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CQP has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+19.0%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CQP's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $2.6B (23.9% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is CQP's strongest growth driver at +23.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+19.0%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-8.7%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 46.9% and approximately 8.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 49.57% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Blackstone Inc 21.14%
Brookfield Corp 20.99%
ALPS Advisors Inc 1.88%
MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.59%
Energy Income Partners, LLC 0.32%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CQP generates approximately $343 of gross profit, $333 of operating income, and $239 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CQP has a high-quality, large-cap, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap Stability

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 30.70B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.64
1Y Target Price 60
Price to earnings Ratio 11.64
1Y Target Price 60
Volume (30-day avg) 110.8K shares
Beta 0.31
52 Weeks Range 46.83 - 71.25
Updated Date 09/26/2026
52 Weeks Range 46.83 - 71.25
Updated Date 09/26/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 5.14%
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.45

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Liquefaction ServicesFixed-fee contracts to liquefy natural gas for international customers.Steady income is generated from charging companies to process gas, regardless of the gas price.
Export/SalesSale of LNG cargoes in global markets.The company also sells gas directly, benefiting from price differentials between the US and international markets.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 11.64
Forward PE 16.29
Enterprise Value 45.12B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.67
Enterprise Value 45.12B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.67
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.92
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.87
Shares Outstanding 484.06M
Shares Floating 40.42M
Shares Outstanding 484.06M
Shares Floating 40.42M
Percent Insiders 49.57
Percent Institutions 46.94

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Cheniere Energy Partners LP

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Houston, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 2007-03-21
Chairman, President & CEO of Cheniere Energy Partners GP LLC Mr. Jack A. Fusco
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Midstream
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P., through its subsidiaries, provides liquefied natural gas (LNG) to integrated energy companies, utilities, and energy trading companies in the United States and internationally. The company owns and operates natural gas liquefaction and export facility at the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It also owns Creole Trail Pipeline, a natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG terminal with various interstate and intrastate pipelines. Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. is a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, Inc.