NYSE$LNG
Cheniere Energy Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Cheniere Partners reported a decline in revenue and net income for Q4 2024 compared to the prior year, primarily due to lower LNG gross margins and unfavorable derivative valuations.
Cheniere Partners' Q4 2024 revenue decreased by 8% year-over-year to $2.46 billion, while net income dropped by 31% to $623 million. The company exported 110 LNG cargoes with total volumes of 399 TBtu. Operating income reached $812 million, with a reported adjusted EBITDA of $890 million. The company also declared a cash distribution of $0.820 per common unit.
- Revenue declined 8% year-over-year to $2.46 billion.
- Net income fell 31% to $623 million due to unfavorable derivative valuations.
- Exported LNG volumes declined 5% to 399 TBtu.
- Declared a cash distribution of $0.820 per common unit.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Cheniere · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.46B
Revenue by segment
Cheniere · $4.01B total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- LNG Revenues$3.97B-51.7%99.2%
- Regasification Revenues$34M-92.5%0.8%
Forward guidance
Cheniere Partners introduced a full-year 2025 distribution guidance of $3.25 - $3.35 per common unit, maintaining a base distribution of $3.10 per unit. The company expects stable cash flows despite market volatility.
Tailwinds
- Maintaining a stable base distribution of $3.10 per common unit.
- Continuing development of SPL Expansion Project for future growth.
- Strong liquidity position with $2.2 billion available.
- Favorable regulatory approvals for LNG exports to FTA countries.
- Steady LNG production capacity at 30 mtpa.
Headwinds
- Declining LNG margins due to market conditions.
- Unfavorable derivative valuations impacting earnings.
- Decrease in LNG cargo volumes year-over-year.
- Higher operating expenses compared to prior periods.
- Potential headwinds from international gas price fluctuations.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.3%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
35 / 60 earnings
Positive
+12.6%
Q4 2011
Best reaction
-23.5%
Q2 2010
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -3.0% | -10.7% | -11.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.3% | +11.5% | +34.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.3% | -2.1% | -1.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.6% | -4.0% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.7% | -2.5% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.7% | -1.3% | +3.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +3.1% | +5.9% | +23.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.1% | +2.4% | +1.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -2.4% | -2.2% | -1.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.1% | -6.9% | -2.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.9% | +0.2% | +7.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +2.6% | +2.5% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | -6.2% | -3.1% | -7.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +6.7% | +6.4% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.8% | -2.9% | -2.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.9% | +2.5% | +11.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.7% | -4.4% | +1.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | +8.7% | +8.7% | +25.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.1% | +1.2% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.9% | +2.6% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.8% | +4.9% | +10.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.7% | -1.8% | +6.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +4.6% | +8.9% | +20.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.2% | +2.7% | -0.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | -5.3% | -7.8% | -2.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -7.0% | -1.2% | -33.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.4% | -0.8% | -1.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.2% | -0.4% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.3% | +5.1% | +5.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.4% | -1.0% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | +1.1% | -3.4% | -2.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | +4.0% | +5.1% | +9.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | +6.0% | +5.8% | +11.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | -3.1% | -3.0% | -10.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | -0.2% | -1.2% | +1.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.3% | -1.3% | -0.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.5% | +0.7% | +6.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | -1.9% | -2.9% | -5.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +1.8% | +4.1% | +14.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | -2.2% | +0.1% | +6.8% | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +5.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +12.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -23.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -23.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +12.0% | — | — |
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