What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Cheniere Energy (LNG) Q1 Earnings

The upcoming report from Cheniere Energy (LNG) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $2.81 per share, indicating an increase of 31.9% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $4.47 billion, representing an increase of 5.2% year over year.Over the last 30 days, there has been a downward revision of 9.7% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Cheniere Energy metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.Analysts predict that the 'Revenues- LNG' will reach $4.29 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +6.3% from the prior-year quarter.Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenues- Other' reaching $148.90 million. The estimate indicates a change of -18.2% from the prior-year quarter.The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- Regasification' stands at $33.37 million. The estimate points to a change of -1.9% from the year-ago quarter.View all Key Company Metrics for Cheniere Energy here>>>Over the past month, shares of Cheniere Energy have returned +16.5% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +11.5% change. Currently, LNG carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting that its performance may align with the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double"Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.This top pick is among the most innovative financial firms. With a fast-growing customer base (already 50+ million) and a diverse set of cutting edge solutions, this stock is poised for big gains. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks