Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P.(CQP)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

CQP•AMEX

$63.69

10.3× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026

SectorEnergy IndustryMidstream Oil & Gas Sub-IndustryLNG Export Terminals and Shipping

AboutCheniere Energy Partners, L.P., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates natural gas liquefaction and export facility at the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The company's regasification facilities include five LNG storage tanks with an aggregate capacity of approximately 17 billion cubic feet equivalent; two marine berths that accommodate vessels with capacity of up to 266,000 cubic meters; and vaporizers with regasification capacity of approximately 4 billion cubic feet per day. It also owns a 94-mile pipeline that interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG terminal with various interstate pipelines. Cheniere Energy Partners GP, LLC serves as the general partner of the company. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.Show more

Revenue$10.76B+23.6%
EBITDA$4.27B+7.9%
Net Income$2.99B+19.0%
EPS (Diluted)6.17+45.2%
Gross Margin34.35%-32.8%
EBITDA Margin39.72%-12.7%
Operating Margin33.32%-11.6%
Net Margin27.77%-3.7%
ROE721.5%

CQP Price & Volume

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Commodity Volatility Strains Cheniere Partners Margin Profile

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral

Growth:Mixed

Profitability:Strained

Financial:Strained

Cash Flow:Mixed

Primary Risk:Commodity Spread Volatility

Key Thesis Takeaways

Cheniere Energy Partners faces a challenging outlook as its profitability remains tethered to volatile global LNG spreads, evidenced by a sharp gross margin contraction to 9.9% in 2026Q1.
While the partnership maintains a stable asset base centered on the Sabine Pass terminal, the heavy reliance on debt financing, reflected in a 182.28 debt-to-equity ratio, limits financial flexibility.
Investors should monitor the sustainability of the 7.0% dividend yield given the erratic nature of free cash flow and the persistent pressure on operating margins.

Verdict Logic

while the partnership offers a 7.0% dividend yield, the high debt-to-equity ratio of 182.28 and volatile quarterly net income suggest significant risk to long-term capital stability.

CQP Growth Metrics

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years44.55%

5 Years11.77%

3 Years-14.49%

TTM20.96%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-

5 Years20.35%

3 Years6.14%

TTM2.15%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-

5 Years21.61%

3 Years23.57%

TTM13.91%

Return on Capital

10 Years15.05%

5 Years21.25%

3 Years24.32%

Last Year22.78%

CQP Recent Earnings

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 8/12 qtrs (67%)●Beat Revenue 6/12 qtrs (50%)

Q2 2026Latest

May 7, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$1.23+7.0%

$1.15

Rev

$3.6B+24.0%

$2.9B

Q1 2026

Feb 26, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$2.38+114.4%

$1.11

Rev

$2.9B+4.7%

$2.8B

Q4 2025

Oct 30, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.81-20.6%

$1.02

Rev

$2.4B-6.1%

$2.6B

Q3 2025

Aug 7, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.91-5.2%

$0.96

Rev

$2.5B-7.4%

$2.7B

Quarter	Date	EPS (Act vs Est)	Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026Latest	May 7, 2026	$1.23vs $1.15+7.0%	$3.6Bvs $2.9B+24.0%
Q1 2026	Feb 26, 2026	$2.38vs $1.11+114.4%	$2.9Bvs $2.8B+4.7%
Q4 2025	Oct 30, 2025	$0.81vs $1.02-20.6%	$2.4Bvs $2.6B-6.1%
Q3 2025	Aug 7, 2025	$0.91vs $0.96-5.2%	$2.5Bvs $2.7B-7.4%

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Latest CQP News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP)

Seeking Alpha·2 days ago

Cheniere Energy Partners: A Compelling Story Of Stability And Capacity Growth

Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) remains a Buy, combining stable income with significant growth potential from Sabine Pass expansion. CQP's Q1 saw a 20.4% revenue increase, driven by pricing power and stable long-term contracts, despite margin compression and derivative losses. The planned Train 7 expansion at Sabine Pass could boost capacity by 33%, supporting a potential 11.6% income yield on current market cap.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP)

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Company	Price	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	Rev Growth (1Y)	Net Margin	ROE	Div Yield
CQPCheniere Energy Partners, L.P.Current	$63.69	$30.83B	10.32	23.6%	27.77%	721.5%	6.7%
LNGCheniere Energy, Inc.	$255.00	$53.44B	10.57	24.44%	7%	13.25%	—
NFENew Fortress Energy Inc.	$0.37	$104.57M	-0.06	-36.4%	-168.8%	-309.49%	—
NEXTNextDecade Corporation	$7.81	$2.07B	-6.68	—	—	-16.65%	—
GLNGGolar LNG Limited	$50.50	$5.14B	77.68	51.14%	30.1%	6.4%	—
ETEnergy Transfer LP	$19.81	$68.15B	14.67	-0.05%	6.21%	11.56%	—

Compare CQP vs Peers

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

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Peer Set

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CQP SEC Filings & Documents

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 28, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 6, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

FY 2025

Feb 20, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 22, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 30, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 7, 2025·SEC

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CQP Frequently Asked Questions

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

What is Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P.'s revenue?

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) reported $11.37B in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

How fast is Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. growing?

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) grew revenue by 23.6% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is CQP profitable?

Yes, Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) is profitable, generating $2.52B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (27.8% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

Does CQP pay dividends?

Yes, Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) pays a dividend with a yield of 6.70%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is CQP's return on equity?

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) has a return on equity (ROE) of 721.5%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P.'s free cash flow?

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) generated $3.02B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

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Quarter

Date

EPS (Act vs Est)

Revenue (Act vs Est)

Q2 2026Latest

May 7, 2026

$1.23vs $1.15+7.0%

$3.6Bvs $2.9B+24.0%

Q1 2026

Feb 26, 2026

$2.38vs $1.11+114.4%

$2.9Bvs $2.8B+4.7%

Q4 2025

Oct 30, 2025

$0.81vs $1.02-20.6%

$2.4Bvs $2.6B-6.1%

Q3 2025

Aug 7, 2025

$0.91vs $0.96-5.2%

$2.5Bvs $2.7B-7.4%

Company

Price

Market Cap

P/E Ratio

Rev Growth (1Y)

Net Margin

ROE

Div Yield

CQPCheniere Energy Partners, L.P.Current

$63.69

$30.83B

10.32

23.6%

27.77%

721.5%

6.7%

LNGCheniere Energy, Inc.

$255.00

$53.44B

10.57

24.44%

13.25%

—

NFENew Fortress Energy Inc.

$0.37

$104.57M

-0.06

-36.4%

-168.8%

-309.49%

—

NEXTNextDecade Corporation

$7.81

$2.07B

-6.68

—

-16.65%

—

GLNGGolar LNG Limited

$50.50

$5.14B

77.68

51.14%

30.1%

6.4%

—

ETEnergy Transfer LP

$19.81

$68.15B

14.67

-0.05%

6.21%

11.56%

—