11 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy Now

8. Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 70

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) is an international energy company that primarily focuses on liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company is the largest producer and exporter of LNG in the US and the second largest producer of LNG in the world. Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) ranks among the best American stocks to buy now.

On March 18, UBS analysts reiterated a “Buy” rating on Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) with a steady price target of $277. This affirmation came after the company’s announcement of completing the commissioning phase and achieving substantial completion of Train 1 at the Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project, which is now set to contribute to the company’s financial results and also expected to provide an uplift to 2025 guidance. Train 1 began producing LNG in December 2024. The company completed the project within budget and over 6 months ahead of schedule. The expansion of the Corpus Christi liquefaction facility, known as CCL Stage 3, includes 7 midscale trains with an estimated combined production capacity of over 10 million tons per year. Upon the completion of CCL Stage 3, the facility’s total output capacity is expected to surpass 25 million tons per year. During the Q4 2024 earnings call, Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) noted that all 7 trains in the CCL Stage 3 expansion are on track to reach substantial completion by the end of 2026. The company is also working on additional growth projects like Midscale Trains 8 and 9 and the Sabine Pass Expansion. Analysts expect these moves will enhance Cheniere Energy, Inc.’s (NYSE:LNG) guidance for 2025 and highlight growth potential.