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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: NEXT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Year Target Price $9.5
Year Target Price $9.5
0 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
0 | Under performing |
0 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -54.84% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.27B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.09 | 52 Weeks Range 4.27 - 9.71 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.27 - 9.71 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.69 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -2.09% | Return on Equity (TTM) -10.83% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 6834503165 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 6834503165 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.93 | Shares Outstanding 260874000 | Shares Floating 136692841 |
Shares Outstanding 260874000 | Shares Floating 136692841 | ||
Percent Insiders 42.13 | Percent Institutions 49.2 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.5 | Target Price 9.5 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy - |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Nextdecade Corp

Company Overview
History and Background
NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) was founded in 2010 and focuses on the development of liquified natural gas (LNG) export projects and associated pipelines. It aims to be a leading LNG exporter.
Core Business Areas
- LNG Export Terminals: Development and operation of LNG export terminals, primarily the Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville, Texas.
- Pipeline Infrastructure: Development and operation of natural gas pipelines to supply LNG export terminals, including the Rio Bravo Pipeline.
Leadership and Structure
Matt Schatzman serves as the Chairman and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with various departments responsible for engineering, finance, marketing, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Rio Grande LNG: A proposed LNG export terminal with a capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Market share is projected based on committed contracts when operational. Competitors include Cheniere Energy (LNG), Freeport LNG, and Venture Global LNG.
- Rio Bravo Pipeline: A proposed 137-mile pipeline to supply natural gas to the Rio Grande LNG facility. Competitors are other pipeline companies in the region.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The LNG market is experiencing growth driven by increasing global demand for cleaner energy sources. High volatility due to geopolitical events and supply chain constraints.
Positioning
NextDecade is positioned as a developer of large-scale LNG export projects, aiming to capture a share of the growing global LNG market. Competitive advantages include its strategic location and access to abundant natural gas resources.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global LNG market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. NextDecade aims to capture a significant portion of this TAM by developing and operating its LNG export facilities.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strategic location in Texas with access to abundant natural gas reserves
- Large-scale LNG project with significant export capacity
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Project development is subject to regulatory approvals and environmental challenges
- Reliance on securing long-term contracts to finance projects
- Susceptible to fluctuations in global LNG prices and demand
- Significant Debt
Opportunities
- Increasing global demand for LNG as a cleaner energy source
- Potential for expansion of LNG export capacity
- Development of associated infrastructure projects
Threats
- Competition from other LNG export projects
- Regulatory delays and environmental opposition
- Fluctuations in natural gas prices and LNG demand
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LNG
- EQT
- TELL
- BP
Competitive Landscape
NextDecade faces competition from established LNG exporters and other project developers. Its success depends on its ability to secure long-term contracts and execute its projects efficiently.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is characterized by project development activities rather than revenue generation.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the successful completion and operation of the Rio Grande LNG project. Analyst estimates vary based on project timelines and market conditions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include securing LNG offtake agreements and progressing through the regulatory approval process.
Summary
NextDecade is a pre-revenue company focused on LNG export project development, primarily Rio Grande LNG. Success relies on obtaining regulatory approvals, securing long-term contracts, and completing construction. Its financial health is tied to project financing and future LNG market dynamics. The company faces significant competition and execution risks.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Company Filings (SEC)
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
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About Nextdecade Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-06-04 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Matthew K. Schatzman | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 237 | Website https://www.next-decade.com |
Full time employees 237 | Website https://www.next-decade.com |
NextDecade Corporation, an energy company, engages in the construction and development activities related to the liquefaction of natural gas in the United States. The company focuses on the development activities on the Rio Grande liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal facility located in the Port of Brownsville in southern Texas; and a carbon capture and storage project (CCS project) at the terminal, as well as on other CCS projects with third-party industrial facilities. It is also involved in sale of LNG; and capture and storage of CO2 emissions. The company was founded in 2010 is based in Houston, Texas.
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