5 Best LNG Stocks to Buy in 2026

3. Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) 

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 81

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) is the largest producer of liquefied natural gas in the United States and the second-largest LNG operator in the world.

On May 13, Scotiabank upped its price target on Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) from $288 to $290, while maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating on the shares. The revised target indicates an upside of over 20% from the current levels.

Scotiabank outlined that the LNG sector is among the most immediately impacted areas in the broader energy infrastructure space. However, the firm remains optimistic, since the ongoing Middle East conflict has disrupted around a third of the global LNG supply, creating significant long-term opportunities for American LNG even after a resolution.

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) reported a net loss of $3.5 billion for its Q1 on May 7, driven primarily by the billions of dollars in losses tied to derivative contracts. However, the company raised its ​2026 adjusted core profit guidance to between $7.25 billion and $7.75 billion, versus its previous range ​of $6.75 billion to $7.25 billion, on higher LNG production forecasts and stronger market margins.