Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, the company generated consolidated adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.4 billion, distributable cash flow of approximately $920 million, and net income of approximately $1.6 billion [9][30]. - The full year 2025 guidance for consolidated adjusted EBITDA has been tightened to a range of $6.6 billion to $7 billion, while the guidance for distributable cash flow has been raised to a range of $4.4 billion to $4.8 billion [9][37]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company successfully completed a large-scale maintenance turnaround on Trains three and four at Sabine Pass, extending its record of consecutive man hours worked without a lost time incident to over 13.5 million hours [10]. - A new long-term contract was signed with JERA for 1 million tonnes per annum, marking the first long-term contract with a Japanese counterparty [11]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global LNG imports reached record levels in 2025 despite market uncertainties, with European LNG imports increasing by 25% year on year [19][20]. - Asian LNG imports declined by 7% year on year in the first half of 2025, primarily due to reduced demand from China [22]. Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow its operating platform by approximately 25% to a total of 75 million tonnes by the early 2030s, with potential for further brownfield growth beyond this [9]. - The company is pursuing a phased approach to development, focusing on maximizing site capabilities and executing projects in a financially disciplined manner [8][15]. Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the importance of U.S. LNG in maintaining global gas balances and mitigating the impact of legacy resource depletion [18]. - The LNG market is navigating global uncertainty and volatility, with geopolitical tensions affecting supply and demand dynamics [16]. Other Important Information - The company has deployed approximately $1.3 billion towards capital allocation priorities in Q2 2025, including growth CapEx and share repurchases [12][32]. - The company plans to increase its quarterly dividend by over 10% to $2.22 per common share annualized, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders [34]. Q&A Session Summary Question: Will the pace of SPAs accelerate? - Management noted that a supportive administration has positively impacted customer conversations and the pace of SPAs [44][45]. Question: What are the drivers of optimization year to date? - Management indicated that margins have fluctuated, but optimization efforts across various pillars have helped maintain guidance [49][50]. Question: How does the EU's energy purchase agreement impact customer demand? - Management emphasized the company's strong track record and reliability, which are recognized by European customers [61]. Question: What are the key milestones for future growth? - Management highlighted the importance of permitting processes and ongoing commercial discussions as key milestones for future growth [62][63].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, the company generated consolidated adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.4 billion, distributable cash flow of approximately $920 million, and net income of approximately $1.6 billion [7][27]. - The full year 2025 guidance for consolidated adjusted EBITDA has been tightened to a range of $6.6 billion to $7 billion, while the guidance for distributable cash flow has been raised to a range of $4.4 billion to $4.8 billion [7][35]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company successfully completed a large-scale maintenance turnaround on Trains three and four at Sabine Pass, extending its record of consecutive man hours worked without a lost time incident to over 13.5 million hours [9]. - The run rate production capacity of existing large-scale trains has been increased to 5 million to 5.2 million tonnes per annum each, adding about 1 million tonnes per annum of production on a run rate basis [6]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global LNG imports reached record levels in 2025 despite market uncertainties, with European LNG imports increasing by 25% year on year [16][18]. - Monthly price settlements for JKM and TTF averaged $12.53 and $11.7 per M respectively, reflecting a 3122% increase year on year [16]. Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow its operating platform by approximately 25% to a total of 75 million tonnes by the early 2030s, with a focus on leveraging its brownfield platform for further growth [7][14]. - The company has initiated the pre-filing process with FERC for its next large-scale growth project at Corpus Christi, CCL Stage 4, which is designed to maximize existing site capabilities [13][14]. Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the importance of U.S. LNG in maintaining global gas balances and mitigating the impact of legacy resource depletion [17]. - The company remains committed to creating sustainable long-term value for stakeholders while safely operating its platform to supply global customers with reliable LNG [37]. Other Important Information - The company announced a new 1 million tonne per annum SPA with JERA, marking its first long-term contract with a Japanese counterparty [10]. - The company repurchased approximately 1.4 million shares for over $300 million during the second quarter [11][30]. Q&A Session Summary Question: Will the pace of SPAs accelerate? - Management noted that a supportive administration has positively impacted customer conversations and that the company is the largest LNG supplier to Europe, which enhances its negotiating position [41][42]. Question: What are the drivers of optimization year to date? - Management indicated that margins have fluctuated, with optimization efforts across various pillars helping to offset margin decreases [45][46]. Question: How does the EU energy agreement impact customer demand? - Management emphasized the company's strong track record in supplying LNG to the EU and the importance of commercial agreements to meet energy needs [52][56]. Question: What are the key milestones for future growth? - Management highlighted the importance of permitting processes and ongoing value engineering as critical milestones for future growth [57][58].

Here is how Cheniere Energy performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: View all Key Company Metrics for Cheniere Energy here>>> Shares of Cheniere Energy have remained unchanged over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term. Revenues- LNG: $4.52 billion versus the three-analy ...

Financial Performance - Cheniere's Net Income increased to $1626 million in 2Q 2025, compared to $880 million in 2Q 2024[12] - Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA increased to $1416 million in 2Q 2025, compared to $1322 million in 2Q 2024[12] - Distributable Cash Flow increased to approximately $920 million in 2Q 2025, compared to approximately $700 million in 2Q 2024[12] - Approximately $13 billion was deployed in 2Q 2025, including ~$306 million for repurchasing ~14 million shares[16] Guidance and Outlook - The company is raising and tightening its full-year 2025 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $66 billion - $70 billion, from a prior range of $65 billion - $70 billion[13] - The company is raising and tightening its full-year 2025 Distributable Cash Flow guidance to $44 billion - $48 billion, from a prior range of $41 billion - $46 billion[13] - Cheniere expects to have >$25 billion of available cash through 2030, aiming to reach >$25/share of run-rate Distributable Cash Flow[16] Operational Highlights - Cheniere loaded 550 TBtu of LNG and exported 154 cargoes in 2Q 2025[16] - CCL Stage 3 Train 2 achieved Substantial Completion in August[16] - CCL Stage 3 total project completion was 867% as of June 30, 2025[21] Commercial Progress - Cheniere signed a commercial agreement for ~10 MTPA FOB from 2029 through 2050[14] - Cheniere signed a commercial agreement for ~085 MTPA IPM for 15 years beginning in ~2030[15]

Core Insights - Cheniere Energy reported quarterly earnings of $7.3 per share, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.3 per share, and showing a year-over-year increase from $3.84 per share, resulting in an earnings surprise of +217.39% [1] - The company generated revenues of $4.64 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.40%, and up from $3.25 billion a year ago [2] - Cheniere Energy has outperformed the S&P 500 index, with shares increasing by approximately 9.8% since the beginning of the year compared to the S&P 500's gain of 7.9% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.98, with expected revenues of $4.64 billion, and for the current fiscal year, the consensus EPS estimate is $10.26 on revenues of $19.28 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Cheniere Energy was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry, to which Cheniere Energy belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 28% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - The performance of Cheniere Energy's stock may be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry, as historical data shows that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [8]

[Financial Performance and Outlook](index=1&type=section&id=Financial%20Performance%20and%20Outlook) Cheniere reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, updated full-year guidance positively, and detailed performance drivers, including CEO commentary on strategic achievements [Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Second%20Quarter%202025%20Financial%20Highlights) Cheniere reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with significant year-over-year growth in revenues, net income, Adjusted EBITDA, and Distributable Cash Flow Q2 & H1 2025 Financial Summary | (in billions) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenues** | $4.6 | $10.1 | | **Net Income** | $1.6 | $2.0 | | **Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA** | $1.4 | $3.3 | | **Distributable Cash Flow** | $0.9 | $2.2 | [Full Year 2025 Financial Guidance](index=1&type=section&id=Full%20Year%202025%20Financial%20Guidance) The company updated its full-year 2025 financial guidance, tightening the range for Adjusted EBITDA and raising and tightening Distributable Cash Flow Revised Full Year 2025 Guidance | (in billions) | 2025 Previous | 2025 Revised | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA** | $6.5 - $7.0 | $6.6 - $7.0 | | **Distributable Cash Flow** | $4.1 - $4.6 | $4.4 - $4.8 | - The updated guidance reflects a tightening of the Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA range and an increase and tightening of the Distributable Cash Flow range[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Detailed Financial Results Review](index=3&type=section&id=Detailed%20Financial%20Results%20Review) Q2 2025 revenues increased by **43%** and net income by **85%** year-over-year, driven by derivative fair value changes and higher LNG margins Q2 & H1 2025 vs 2024 Performance | (in millions) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenues** | $4,641 | $3,251 | 43% | | **Net income** | $1,626 | $880 | 85% | | **Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA** | $1,416 | $1,322 | 7% | - The increase in net income for Q2 2025 was primarily due to an **$873 million** favorable variance from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments compared to Q2 2024[12](index=12&type=chunk) - The increase in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was mainly driven by higher total margins per MMBtu of LNG, partially offset by higher operating expenses from planned maintenance and new capacity[12](index=12&type=chunk) [CEO Commentary](index=2&type=section&id=CEO%20COMMENT) CEO Jack Fusco highlighted strong Q2 performance, including the CCL Midscale Trains 8 & 9 FID and Sabine Pass maintenance, enabling revised full-year guidance and continued growth focus - Key achievements in Q2 2025 include the positive FID on the CCL Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project and the completion of a large-scale planned maintenance at Sabine Pass[10](index=10&type=chunk) - The company's focus for the remainder of the year includes growing its brownfield platform and bringing new capacity at Corpus Christi online ahead of schedule and on budget[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Capital Management and Liquidity](index=1&type=section&id=Capital%20Management%20and%20Liquidity) Cheniere actively managed its capital allocation in H1 2025, deploying **$2.6 billion** towards growth, debt reduction, and shareholder returns, while maintaining strong liquidity [Capital Allocation](index=1&type=section&id=Capital%20Allocation) Cheniere deployed **$2.6 billion** in H1 2025 for growth, debt repayment, and shareholder returns, including a **10%** dividend increase effective Q3 2025 - In the first six months of 2025, Cheniere deployed **$2.6 billion** towards growth, balance sheet management, and shareholder returns[6](index=6&type=chunk) - Shareholder returns in H1 2025 included repurchasing **3.0 million** shares for **$656 million** and paying dividends totaling **$223 million**[6](index=6&type=chunk) - The company announced an increase in its quarterly dividend by over **10%** to **$2.22** per common share annualized, starting in Q3 2025[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Balance Sheet and Liquidity](index=3&type=section&id=BALANCE%20SHEET%20MANAGEMENT) As of June 30, 2025, Cheniere maintained **$9.7 billion** in total available liquidity and actively managed debt through new issuances and repayments Available Liquidity as of June 30, 2025 | (in millions) | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $1,648 | | Restricted cash and cash equivalents | $369 | | Available commitments under credit facilities | $7,685 | | **Total available liquidity** | **$9,702** | - In July 2025, Cheniere Partners issued **$1.0 billion** of 5.550% Senior Notes due 2035 to redeem **$1.0 billion** of 5.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2026[16](index=16&type=chunk) - During H1 2025, SPL repaid the remaining **$300 million** of its 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 with cash on hand[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Operational and Project Updates](index=2&type=section&id=Operational%20and%20Project%20Updates) Cheniere secured new long-term commercial agreements, increased its LNG production forecast, and advanced multiple liquefaction expansion projects at Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi [Recent Commercial and Growth Highlights](index=2&type=section&id=Recent%20Commercial%20and%20Growth%20Highlights) Cheniere secured new long-term commercial agreements, increased its run-rate LNG production forecast by over **10%**, and expects to generate over **$25 billion** in available cash through 2030 - The company increased its run-rate LNG production forecast by over **10%** and expects to generate over **$25 billion** of available cash through 2030[11](index=11&type=chunk) - Entered a 15-year IPM gas supply agreement with Canadian Natural Resources for **140,000 MMBtu/day**, equivalent to approximately **0.85 mtpa** of LNG[11](index=11&type=chunk) - Signed a long-term SPA with JERA to supply approximately **1.0 mtpa** of LNG from 2029 through 2050[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Liquefaction Projects Overview](index=4&type=section&id=LIQUEFACTION%20PROJECTS%20OVERVIEW) Cheniere is advancing multiple liquefaction expansion projects at Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi, achieving key milestones including CCL Stage 3 Train 2 completion and FID for Midscale Trains 8 & 9 [Sabine Pass LNG (SPL) Projects](index=4&type=section&id=Sabine%20Pass%20LNG%20(SPL)%20Projects) The operational SPL Project has over **30 mtpa** capacity, with an expansion project under development expected to add up to **20 mtpa** in a two-phased approach - The operational SPL Project has a total production capacity of over **30 mtpa** of LNG[18](index=18&type=chunk) - The SPL Expansion Project is being developed with an expected peak production capacity of up to **~20 mtpa**. Its FERC application was updated in June 2025 to reflect a two-phased project[19](index=19&type=chunk) [Corpus Christi LNG (CCL) Projects](index=4&type=section&id=Corpus%20Christi%20LNG%20(CCL)%20Projects) The CCL Project has over **18 mtpa** operational capacity, with Stage 3 **86.7%** complete, FID for Midscale Trains 8 & 9 adding **~5 mtpa**, and Stage 4 Expansion pre-filing initiated for **~24 mtpa** - The CCL Stage 3 Project was **86.7%** complete as of June 30, 2025, with substantial completion for all seven trains expected between 2H 2025 and 2H 2026[21](index=21&type=chunk) - A positive Final Investment Decision (FID) was made in June 2025 for the CCL Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project, which will add approximately **5 mtpa** of production capacity[11](index=11&type=chunk)[22](index=22&type=chunk)[23](index=23&type=chunk) - The pre-filing review process with FERC was initiated in July 2025 for the CCL Stage 4 Expansion Project, which has an expected peak production capacity of up to **~24 mtpa**[24](index=24&type=chunk) [LNG Volume Summary](index=6&type=section&id=LNG%20VOLUME%20SUMMARY) As of August 1, 2025, Cheniere exported approximately **4,220** cumulative LNG cargoes, with **550 TBtu** exported in Q2 2025 - As of August 1, 2025, a cumulative total of approximately **4,220** LNG cargoes, totaling **~290 million tonnes**, have been exported from Cheniere's projects[32](index=32&type=chunk) LNG Volumes Recognized (in TBtu) | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Operational Volumes** | 550 | 1,159 | | **Commissioning Volumes** | 1 | 6 | | **Total Volumes Recognized** | 551 | 1,165 | [Financial Statements](index=7&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements) This section presents Cheniere's consolidated statements of operations and balance sheets, highlighting significant revenue growth, increased net income, and a strengthened equity position [Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Q2 2025 saw total revenues of **$4.64 billion**, income from operations more than doubled to **$2.53 billion**, and net income attributable to Cheniere reached **$1.63 billion** Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024 Statement of Operations (in millions) | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total revenues** | $4,641 | $3,251 | | **Income from operations** | $2,530 | $1,588 | | **Net income attributable to Cheniere** | $1,626 | $880 | | **Diluted EPS** | $7.30 | $3.84 | [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of June 30, 2025, total assets were **$44.58 billion**, total liabilities decreased to **$33.27 billion**, and total stockholders' equity increased to **$11.25 billion** Balance Sheet Summary (in millions) | | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total current assets** | $3,704 | $4,801 | | **Total assets** | $44,578 | $43,858 | | **Total current liabilities** | $3,775 | $4,441 | | **Total liabilities** | $33,269 | $33,798 | | **Total stockholders' equity** | $11,251 | $10,053 | [Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures](index=10&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Non-GAAP%20Measures) This section provides detailed reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures, specifically Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow, to their most directly comparable GAAP measures [Reconciliation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA](index=10&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Consolidated%20Adjusted%20EBITDA) Q2 2025 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was **$1.42 billion**, reconciled from income from operations by adjusting for depreciation and derivative fair value changes Q2 2025 Reconciliation to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | :--- | :--- | | **Income from operations** | $2,530 | | Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense | $329 | | Gain from changes in fair value of derivatives, net | ($1,479) | | Other adjustments | $36 | | **Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA** | **$1,416** | - Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adjusting net income for interest, taxes, depreciation, and certain non-cash or non-operating items to assess the financial performance of assets[42](index=42&type=chunk)[44](index=44&type=chunk) [Reconciliation of Distributable Cash Flow](index=11&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Distributable%20Cash%20Flow) Q2 2025 Distributable Cash Flow was **$0.92 billion**, derived from Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA after accounting for interest, capital expenditures, taxes, and non-controlling interests Q2 2025 Reconciliation to Distributable Cash Flow (in billions) | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | :--- | :--- | | **Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA** | $1.42 | | Interest expense, net | ($0.19) | | Maintenance capital expenditures | ($0.06) | | Income tax (excludes deferred taxes) | ($0.02) | | Other | ($0.02) | | **Consolidated Distributable Cash Flow** | $1.13 | | Attributable to non-controlling interests | ($0.20) | | **Cheniere Distributable Cash Flow** | **$0.92** | - Distributable Cash Flow is a performance measure used to evaluate the ability of assets to generate cash earnings after servicing debt, paying cash taxes, and funding sustaining capital[48](index=48&type=chunk)

[Part I. Financial Information](index=5&type=section&id=Part%20I.%20Financial%20Information) [Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements](index=5&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents Cheniere Energy's unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, including statements of operations, balance sheets, changes in stockholders' equity, cash flows, and detailed notes [Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025, increased to **$10,085 million**, with net income attributable to Cheniere rising to **$1,979 million**, or **$8.85 per diluted share** | Financial Metric | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 ($ million) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenues** | $10,085 | $7,504 | | **Income from Operations** | $3,491 | $2,742 | | **Net Income** | $2,565 | $2,001 | | **Net Income Attributable to Cheniere** | $1,979 | $1,382 | | **Diluted EPS** | $8.85 | $5.96 | [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of June 30, 2025, total assets reached **$44,578 million**, with total liabilities decreasing to **$33,269 million** and total stockholders' equity increasing to **$11,251 million** | Balance Sheet Item | June 30, 2025 ($ million) | December 31, 2024 ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Current Assets** | $3,704 | $4,801 | | **Total Assets** | $44,578 | $43,858 | | **Total Current Liabilities** | $3,775 | $4,441 | | **Total Liabilities** | $33,269 | $33,798 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | $11,251 | $10,053 | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=10&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash provided by operating activities for H1 2025 was **$2,059 million**, with investing activities using **$1,575 million** and financing activities using **$1,653 million**, a significant decrease from the prior year | Cash Flow Activity (Six Months Ended June 30) | 2025 ($ million) | 2024 ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities** | $2,059 | $2,362 | | **Net Cash Used in Investing Activities** | ($1,575) | ($1,185) | | **Net Cash Used in Financing Activities** | ($1,653) | ($2,746) | | **Net Decrease in Cash** | ($1,173) | ($1,571) | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=11&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) These notes detail operations, accounting policies, and financial items, including Corpus Christi LNG Terminal expansion, derivative instruments, debt, revenue recognition, and share repurchases - The company is expanding its Corpus Christi LNG Terminal with the Corpus Christi Stage 3 Project and made a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project in June 2025[33](index=33&type=chunk) Derivative Asset (Liability), Net | Derivative Asset (Liability), Net | June 30, 2025 ($ million) | December 31, 2024 ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Liquefaction Supply Derivatives | ($2) | ($742) | | LNG Trading Derivatives | $91 | $17 | | FX Derivatives | ($33) | $16 | | **Total** | **$56** | **($709)** | - As of June 30, 2025, the company had **$106.3 billion** in transaction price allocated to future performance obligations (backlog), with a weighted average recognition timing of approximately 8 years for LNG revenues[101](index=101&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=37&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses financial performance, highlighting increased net income from derivative changes and LNG pricing, operational progress at Corpus Christi, and a strong liquidity position supporting growth, debt reduction, and shareholder returns - In June 2025, the Board made a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) for the CCL Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project and issued a full notice to proceed with construction to Bechtel[150](index=150&type=chunk) - Net income attributable to Cheniere for H1 2025 increased by **$597 million** compared to H1 2024, primarily due to a **$596 million** favorable change in the fair value of derivative instruments and a **$508 million** increase in LNG revenues (net of cost of sales and excluding derivatives)[157](index=157&type=chunk) Liquidity Source | Liquidity Source | Amount (as of June 30, 2025) ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $1,648 | | Restricted cash and cash equivalents | $369 | | Available commitments under credit facilities | $7,685 | | **Total available liquidity** | **$9,702** | [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=55&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) The company discloses commodity price risk exposure from its derivative portfolio, with a 10% price change impacting Liquefaction Supply Derivatives by **$2,327 million** and LNG Trading Derivatives by **$59 million** Derivative Type | Derivative Type | Fair Value (June 30, 2025) ($ million) | Change in Fair Value from 10% Price Change ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Liquefaction Supply Derivatives | ($2) | $2,327 | | LNG Trading Derivatives | $91 | $59 | [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=55&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) The CEO and CFO concluded that disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of June 30, 2025, with no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - The CEO and CFO concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by the report[197](index=197&type=chunk) [Part II. Other Information](index=56&type=section&id=Part%20II.%20Other%20Information) [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=56&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) No material changes to legal proceedings have occurred since those disclosed in the company's 2024 annual report on Form 10-K - There have been no material changes to the legal proceedings disclosed in the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024[200](index=200&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=56&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to the company's risk factors have occurred since the 2024 annual report and the Q1 2025 quarterly report - No material changes have occurred in the risk factors since the disclosures in the 2024 Form 10-K and the Q1 2025 Form 10-Q[201](index=201&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=56&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) During Q2 2025, Cheniere repurchased **1.41 million shares** at an average of **$217.38 per share**, with **$3.2 billion** remaining for future repurchases Share Repurchases | Period (2025) | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid Per Share ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | April | 1,049,473 | $212.54 | | May | 246,149 | $231.37 | | June | 112,666 | $231.92 | | **Total Q2** | **1,408,288** | N/A | [Item 5. Other Information](index=56&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) On August 1, 2025, the company entered a **$1.25 billion** Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, extending maturity to 2030, reducing costs, and incorporating sustainability-linked pricing - On August 1, 2025, Cheniere amended and restated its **$1.25 billion** revolving credit facility, extending the maturity to 2030 and reducing borrowing costs[204](index=204&type=chunk) - The amended credit facility's interest rate and commitment fees can be reduced based on the achievement of certain methane emissions management standards[206](index=206&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=59&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including supplemental indentures, construction agreement changes, the new credit agreement, and CEO/CFO certifications

Market Outlook - Infrastructure Capital Advisers 认为市场目前处于一年中表现较差的时期，但对市场持中性态度而非负面 [2] - Infrastructure Capital Advisers 预计标普 500 指数目标为 6600 点，并可能在年底超过该目标，但预计秋季表现不佳 [2] - 利率是判断科技股或传统经济、分红股票表现的关键指标 [6] - Infrastructure Capital Advisers 看好利率，10 年期国债收益率目标为 375% (375 basis points)，因此认为传统经济股票和分红股票将表现良好 [7] Investment Strategy & Portfolio - Infrastructure Capital Advisers 建议持有多元化投资组合 [2] - AMZA 基金（pipeline fund）最大的超配股之一是 LNG Cheniere，美国最大的液化天然气出口商，beta 值为 06 [3] - Infrastructure Capital Advisers 的 IAP 基金持有高 beta 股票，如金融股 Goldman Sachs 和 Morgan Stanley [3] - Infrastructure Capital Advisers 认为天然气是关键的过渡燃料，美国天然气比世界其他地区便宜 80% [4] - 美国总统及其团队正在推广美国出口，其他国家更容易同意购买比世界其他地区便宜 80% 的产品 [4] Risk Assessment - 大多数科技股的风险是市场平均水平的两倍，而 Infrastructure Capital Advisers 讨论的保守型股票的风险是市场平均水平的一半或更低 [7]

Key Takeaways Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) is set to release second-quarter results on Aug. 7. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is $2.30 per share on revenues of $4.1 billion. Let us delve into the factors that are likely to have influenced the liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exporter's performance in the to-be-reported quarter. But it is worth taking a look at Cheniere Energy's previous-quarter performance first. Highlights of Q1 Earnings & Surprise History In the last reported quarter, this Houston, ...

Trade Deals & Investments - The US is aligning trade deals with the EU with investments in the US, particularly in the energy sector [2] - EU's commitment to energy creates opportunities for US LNG exports [2] LNG Market Dynamics - Sanctions on Russia are expected to increase the EU's need for LNG imports from the US [3] - LNG terminals require years to implement, highlighting the long-term nature of LNG infrastructure [3] Company Positioning - Cheniere Energy (Sheener/Shaneer) is well-positioned to benefit from increased LNG demand in the EU [2][3] - Cheniere Energy shares are up approximately 15% [3]