LNG
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Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) closed at $280.89 as of 2026-03-20, trading 55.3% above its 200-week moving average of $180.82. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 40.1% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 93, LNG is in overbought territory.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.8x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 1619 weeks of data, LNG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 61 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LNG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +2.2%.
With a market cap of $60.5 billion, LNG is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.4%. Return on equity stands at 58.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 7.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 13.5% over the past three years.
Over the past 31.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LNG would have grown to $2672, compared to $2235 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.1% vs 10.5% for the index — confirming LNG as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 1 open-market purchase totaling $1,041,096.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -34.3% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: LNG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LNG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying LNG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.5% after 12 months (median +11.0%), compared to +16.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +25.8% vs +40.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LNG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LNG has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +2.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1995 | Jul 1995 | 17 | 22.1% | +16.7% | +3165.8% |
| Jan 1996 | Feb 1996 | 2 | 8.4% | -2.2% | +2572.0% |
| Mar 1996 | Jan 1997 | 46 | 82.7% | -15.8% | +2699.2% |
| Feb 1997 | Mar 1997 | 4 | 11.3% | -44.1% | +2955.3% |
| Mar 1997 | May 2003 | 320 | 87.1% | -40.1% | +3033.5% |
| Jan 2008 | May 2011 | 174 | 96.3% | -87.5% | +938.6% |
| Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 | 3 | 11.9% | +38.1% | +3129.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 12 | 30.8% | +75.7% | +3653.8% |
| Dec 2015 | Dec 2017 | 107 | 44.5% | +4.2% | +611.8% |
| Feb 2018 | Mar 2018 | 1 | 2.6% | +22.7% | +463.3% |
| Mar 2018 | Mar 2018 | 1 | 2.8% | +30.0% | +465.1% |
| Feb 2020 | Nov 2020 | 40 | 40.8% | +28.7% | +447.4% |
| Average | 61 | — | +2.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LNG below its 200-week moving average?
No. Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) is currently 55.3% above its 200-week moving average of $180.82. It would need to fall to $180.82 to cross below the line.
What is LNG's 200-week moving average price?
Cheniere Energy Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $180.82 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when LNG drops below its 200-week moving average?
LNG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +2.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 61 weeks on average.
Is LNG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LNG as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 93 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 4.4%. Return on equity is 58.7%. Price-to-book is 7.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LNG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 31.1 years, $100 invested in LNG would have grown to $2672, compared to $2235 for the S&P 500. That's 11.1% annualized vs 10.5% for the index. LNG has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LNG pay a dividend?
Yes. Cheniere Energy Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 79.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20