Woodside Energy is rated buy, supported by a robust project pipeline, strong financials, and attractive valuation despite recent share appreciation. WDS transitions from a major capex cycle to a harvesting phase, with Scarborough nearing completion and Louisiana LNG adding a high-quality, long-term US project. Guidance for 2026 targets 172–186 MMboe production and $4–4.5B capex, while dividend policy remains strong with a ~5.23% yield in 2025 (based on current levels) despite net profit decline.
Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) is upgraded to a strong buy following robust FY2025 results and disciplined project execution. WDS achieved record production, reduced unit costs by 4%, and advanced key projects like Scarborough LNG (94% complete) and Louisiana LNG (FID achieved). Strategic partnerships, strong LNG contract coverage through 2028, and a resilient balance sheet support long-term free cash flow growth.
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. is rated a Buy at $61, driven by robust U.S. LNG demand amid geopolitical turmoil and Qatari supply disruptions. CQP offers a compelling 5.4% dividend yield, backed by long-term contracts and a bullish technical trend with improving valuation and revision grades. Recent earnings for CQP beat forecasts, and ongoing Middle East conflicts are likely to drive further upside in EPS and revenue for upcoming quarters.
Cheniere Energy (LNG) is rated a Buy, positioned to benefit from 2026 geopolitical turmoil and energy supply disruptions. LNG's fundamentals are robust: 27.2% revenue growth, 63.9% net income increase, and a 27.35% net margin in 2025. DoE-approved Corpus Christi expansion and rising global LNG demand underpin expectations for continued earnings outperformance in 2026.
The spot price of international crude oil advanced to $77 a barrel Monday morning, up just 5% from the close on Friday before the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran began.
Asia depends on oil and gas from the Middle East, making it highly vulnerable if the widening conflict following Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran causes prolonged supply disruption.
Golar LNG has transformed into a focused FLNG platform, anchored by long-term, take-or-pay contracts with minimal commodity exposure. GLNG's valuation is supported by visible, contracted EBITDA from vessels Gimi, Hilli, and MKII, with significant upside from commodity-linked terms and SESA equity. The market currently prices only existing contracts, overlooking SESA stake value, commodity upside, and potential new FLNG contracts actively pursued by management.
LNG's Q4 earnings miss estimates despite 23% revenue growth, higher LNG volumes and a major boost to its share buyback plan.
GLNG's fourth-quarter 2025 earnings remain unchanged year over year while revenues improve.
Evaluate the expected performance of Cheniere Energy (LNG) for the quarter ended December 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
LNG gears up to report Q4 results with solid sales growth and supportive global demand trends in focus.
Natural gas steadies near $3 as LNG demand builds a price floor - EXE, LNG and EE could gain from a shift toward export-driven stability.