Cheniere Energy, Inc., an energy infrastructure company, primarily engages in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) related businesses in the United States. It owns and operates the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana; and the Corpus Christi LNG terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas. The company also owns Creole Trail pipeline, a 94-mile natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal with several interstate and intrastate pipelines; and operates Corpus Christi pipeline, a 21.5-mile natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Corpus Christi LNG terminal with various interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines. It is also involved in the LNG and natural gas marketing business. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

As 2025 comes to a close, the weather is once again driving short-term moves in natural gas prices. Shifting forecasts in recent weeks have pushed traders to focus more on temperature outlooks, shaping expectations for early January. The commodity has already delivered a strong year, rising more than 20% so far, reflecting tighter balances and growing demand.
With heating demand back in the spotlight, investors are taking a fresh look at how supply, exports, and storage balance out. During the Christmas holiday week, natural gas posted a sharp rebound, climbing roughly 10% and finishing just under the mid-$4.30s per million British thermal units. In this setup, companies like The Williams Companies (WMB), Cheniere Energy (LNG), and Excelerate Energy (EE) stand out for their exposure to long-term natural gas demand.
Late-December Rebound Sets the Floor
Natural gas prices stabilized during the week following a sharp two-week slide, with front-month futures finding support as colder weather risks resurfaced. After selling pressure dominated earlier in December, the market shifted into consolidation mode, allowing prices to recover modestly by week’s end. While the weekly performance did not signal a breakout, it did mark a pause in the prior downtrend. The bounce was driven mainly by traders closing short positions and reacting to changing weather forecasts, not by any real change in supply fundamentals. Still, prices ended the week slightly higher, suggesting the recent downward pressure is starting to ease as January begins.
Weather Regains Influence Over Near-Term Demand
Updated forecasts for early January are pointing to colder weather, which is lifting expected heating demand even though temperatures are still not unusually cold for the season. Heating trends are now driving prices more than broader economic factors. Small changes in forecasts are causing big price moves, showing how sensitive the market is. While a prolonged cold spell has not arrived yet, the cooler shift alone has been enough to improve sentiment. For now, weather is once again the key driver of short-term natural gas prices as traders look for clearer signals in January.
LNG Exports and Storage Keep Volatility Alive
Domestic gas demand is expected to rise in early January as colder weather boosts home heating use and LNG facilities continue running near full levels. Exports now play a steady role in supporting demand, especially during cold spells. At the same time, U.S. production remains near record highs, which limits strong price moves. Storage withdrawals are close to normal levels, leaving supplies comfortable but not loose. This balance makes prices very sensitive to small changes in weather, exports, or output.
Constructive Signals for January Watchers
As January approaches, natural gas prices are being shaped by a mix of supportive, but not overpowering, factors. Colder weather is lifting demand, LNG exports remain steady, and storage levels look balanced. Together, these limit major downside risk while leaving room for gains if colder trends deepen. Volatility should continue, but the lack of heavy oversupply adds a layer of stability.
For investors focused on natural gas, the setup is cautiously positive. LNG exports continue to provide steady support, while weather remains the main short-term driver of prices. Staying invested in companies tied to gas infrastructure and LNG flows — such as The Williams Companies, Cheniere Energy, and Excelerate Energy — can help keep exposure aligned with the market’s most stable demand trends as January progresses.
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The Williams Companies: With U.S. natural gas demand projected to grow significantly in the long term, The Williams Companies - carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) - seems to be well-positioned to capitalize on the same, owing to its impressive portfolio of large-scale value-creating projects. With its extensive network handling a third of the U.S. natural gas and significant expansion projects in the pipeline, Williams is set to benefit from favorable industry dynamics and growth prospects.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s 2025 earnings per share indicates 9.9% year-over-year growth. Williams Companies’ expected EPS growth rate for three to five years is currently 17.6%, which compares favorably with the industry's growth rate of 10.9%.
Cheniere Energy: Cheniere Energy holds a clear competitive edge as the first company to receive regulatory approval to export LNG from its 2.6 billion cubic feet per day Sabine Pass terminal. Strong operations and long-term contracts position the company for substantial growth in both revenues and earnings.
Backed by firm gas supply agreements for its Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi facilities, the Zacks Rank #3 company enjoys strong cash flow visibility and solid long-term growth prospects. Notably, over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Cheniere Energy’s 2025 earnings has moved up 26.4%.
Excelerate Energy: Headquartered in The Woodlands, TX, the company focuses on LNG infrastructure and services, particularly Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRUs) and associated terminals. Operating across both emerging and developed markets, Excelerate Energy accounts for about 20% of the global FSRU fleet and 5% of total regasification capacity. Established in 2003, the company is now expanding into LNG-to-power and gas distribution, offering reliable and flexible energy solutions worldwide.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Excelerate Energy’s 2025 earnings per share indicates 2.4% year-over-year growth. This #3 Ranked firm has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of roughly 26.7%, on average.
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Natural Gas Outlook: Can Cold Weather Lift Prices in January 2026?

Shareholders of Cheniere Energy Inc. (Symbol: LNG) looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 1.2% annualized dividend yield can sell the January 2028 covered call at the $260 strike and collect the premium based on the $14.00 bid, which annualizes to an additional 3.5% rate of return against the current stock price (at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost), for a total of 4.6% annualized rate in the scenario where the stock is not called away. Any upside above $260 would be lost if the stock rises there and is called away, but LNG shares would have to advance 36% from current levels for that to occur, meaning that in the scenario where the stock is called, the shareholder has earned a 43.3% return from this trading level, in addition to any dividends collected before the stock was called.
In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Cheniere Energy Inc., looking at the dividend history chart for LNG below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 1.2% annualized dividend yield.
Below is a chart showing LNG's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $260 strike highlighted in red:
The chart above, and the stock's historical volatility, can be a helpful guide in combination with fundamental analysis to judge whether selling the January 2028 covered call at the $260 strike gives good reward for the risk of having given away the upside beyond $260. (Do most options expire worthless? This and six other common options myths debunked). We calculate the trailing twelve month volatility for Cheniere Energy Inc. (considering the last 250 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $190.18) to be 31%. For other call options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the LNG Stock Options page of StockOptionsChannel.com.
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The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Contrarian Investor model based on the published strategy of David Dreman. This contrarian strategy finds the most unpopular mid- and large-cap stocks in the market and looks for improving fundamentals.
TELENOR ASA (ADR) (TELNY) is a large-cap growth stock in the Communications Services industry. The rating according to our strategy based on David Dreman changed from 64% to 76% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Telenor ASA is a Norway-based international provider of tele, data and media communication services. The Company has mobile operations in the Nordics, including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and in Asia, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar. The Company's main products and services are mobile communication, fixed line communication and broadcasting activities. The Company's mobile communication business mainly includes voice, data, Internet, content services, customer equipment and messaging. Its fixed services comprise telephony, Internet and television, leased lines, as well as data services and managed services. Its broadcast activities comprise data communication services via satellite.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
EPS GROWTH RATE IN THE IMMEDIATE PAST AND FUTURE:
PASS
Detailed Analysis of TELENOR ASA (ADR)
CHENIERE ENERGY INC (LNG) is a large-cap value stock in the Oil & Gas Operations industry. The rating according to our strategy based on David Dreman changed from 64% to 76% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Cheniere Energy, Inc. is the producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States. The Company provides clean and secure LNG to integrated energy companies, utilities, and energy trading companies worldwide. It operates two natural gas liquefaction and export facilities at Sabine Pass, Louisiana (Sabine Pass LNG Terminal) and near Corpus Christi, Texas (Corpus Christi LNG Terminal). Sabine Pass LNG Terminal, which has natural gas liquefaction facilities consisting of six operational trains, for a total production capacity of approximately 30 million tons per annum (mtpa) of LNG (the SPL Project). Corpus Christi LNG Terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas, consists of three trains for a total production capacity of approximately 15 mtpa of LNG, three LNG storage tanks and two marine berths. It also owns and operates a 94-mile natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal with several large interstate and intrastate pipelines.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
EPS GROWTH RATE IN THE IMMEDIATE PAST AND FUTURE:
PASS
Detailed Analysis of CHENIERE ENERGY INC
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U.S. natural gas futures have climbed above $5 per MMBtu for the first time since 2022, driven by a potent mix of deep winter cold and surging export flows. Prices have risen more than 70% since mid-October as a polar vortex tightens the market and heating demand accelerates. At this time, we advise investors to focus on stocks such as Coterra Energy (CTRA), Cheniere Energy (LNG) and The Williams Companies (WMB).
Weekly Price Momentum Stays Strong on Runaway Winter Demand
Natural gas futures posted a 9% weekly jump, supported by colder-than-normal temperatures sweeping across much of the country. Front-month prices reached $5.289 per MMBtu late in the week after strong gains earlier, with national demand boosted by frigid lows from 0 to the 30s across the northern U.S. Futures also pushed above $5 for consecutive sessions despite a smaller-than-expected storage draw, reflecting strong conviction that upcoming weeks will see heavier withdrawals. Throughout the week, cold-weather forecasts held firm, ensuring steady upward pressure on prices.
The U.S. is enduring the coldest December since 2010, with widespread snowstorms driving a surge in heating needs. This spike has pushed natural-gas futures to three-year highs above $5 per MMBtu as households and businesses increase usage. Analysts expect substantial storage withdrawals in upcoming EIA reports as the polar vortex keeps temperatures well below seasonal norms.
Record LNG Exports Strain Domestic Supply, Amplify Price Sensitivity
Based on figures from financial firm LSEG reported by Reuters, U.S. LNG exports hit a record 10.9 million metric tons in November, while feedgas flows have surged too. Export volumes continue to rise as new capacity ramps up, intensifying competition between export loads and domestic heating demand during peak cold periods. Analysts note that the market is experiencing structural shifts in how supply is allocated, adding to price volatility.
A larger share of U.S. production is now flowing to LNG terminals, leaving less supply available for domestic balancing during cold snaps. Analysts warn that local consumers and exporters are increasingly competing for the same pool of gas, which makes the system more vulnerable to disruptions when extreme weather hits.
Final Thoughts
Natural gas is entering winter with strong momentum, supported by a powerful combination of weather-driven demand and robust LNG exports. With futures breaking three-year highs and structural supply factors in play, investors focused on the gas value chain may find the backdrop increasingly constructive. While volatility is likely to persist, elevated global demand and a colder-than-normal winter outlook point to a market that remains fundamentally supported.
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Coterra Energy: It is an independent upstream operator primarily engaged in the exploration, development and production of natural gas. Headquartered in Houston, TX, the firm owns some 186,000 net acres in the gas-producing Marcellus Shale of the Appalachian Basin. The company’s share of natural gas in its overall production is more than 60%.
Coterra’s expected earnings per share growth rate for three to five years is currently 27.8%, which compares favorably with the industry's growth rate of 17.8%. Valued at around $21 billion, Coterra Energy — carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) — has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of roughly 6.6%, on average.
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Cheniere Energy: Cheniere Energy holds a clear competitive edge as the first company to receive regulatory approval to export LNG from its 2.6 billion cubic feet per day Sabine Pass terminal. Strong operations and long-term contracts position the company for substantial growth in both revenues and earnings.
Backed by firm gas supply agreements for its Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi facilities, the Zacks Rank #3 company enjoys strong cash flow visibility and solid long-term growth prospects. Notably, over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Cheniere Energy’s 2025 earnings has moved up 26.3%.
The Williams Companies: With U.S. natural gas demand projected to grow significantly in the long term, The Williams Companies seems to be well-positioned to capitalize on the same, owing to its impressive portfolio of large-scale value-creating projects. With its extensive network handling a third of the U.S. natural gas and significant expansion projects in the pipeline, #3 Ranked Williams is set to benefit from favorable industry dynamics and growth prospects.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s 2025 earnings per share indicates 9.9% year-over-year growth. Williams Companies’ expected EPS growth rate for three to five years is currently 17.6%, which compares favorably with the industry's growth rate of 10.5%.
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Why U.S. Natural Gas Prices Are Surging to Three-Year Highs

The U.S. Energy Department’s latest storage report showed an injection slightly above analyst expectations but still below the five-year average, signaling steady market balance as the heating season begins. As a result, natural gas futures posted a nearly 5% weekly gain, marking a third straight advance. Early cold weather forecasts and strong LNG export activity continued to support sentiment, suggesting the market remains positioned for stability — and potentially higher prices — as winter demand builds.
At this time, we advise investors to focus on stocks such as The Williams Companies WMB, Cheniere Energy LNG and Excelerate Energy EE.
EIA Reports a Build Larger Than Market Expectations
Stockpiles held in underground storage in the lower 48 states rose by 33 billion cubic feet (Bcf) for the week ended Oct. 31, higher than analysts’ guidance of a 31 Bcf addition. The increase compared with the five-year (2020-2024) average net addition of 42 Bcf and last year’s growth of 68 Bcf for the reported week.
The latest build put total natural gas stocks at 3,915 Bcf, just 6 Bcf (0.2%) below the 2024 level but 162 Bcf (4.3%) higher than the five-year average.
Natural Gas Futures Extend Weekly Rally
U.S. natural gas futures advanced for the third straight week, as traders positioned themselves for the first major cold snap of the season. December futures closed at $4.315 on the New York Mercantile Exchange on Friday, up 4.6% for the week. Early heating demand and continued strength in LNG exports lent firm support to prices despite steady production and comfortable storage levels. While slightly higher than expectations, the latest EIA report showed a modest storage build. With the market now entering withdrawal season, the tone remains cautiously bullish — weather-driven demand could sustain momentum through mid-November.
Final Thoughts
Natural gas continues to carve out a strong position in the global energy landscape, with prices holding firm above $4. Early winter forecasts, record LNG exports exceeding 17 Bcf/day, and steady industrial demand have strengthened market sentiment even as production remains elevated. The latest EIA report also showed a small storage build, reinforcing a sense of balance in supply and demand ahead of the withdrawal season. With global buyers — from Europe to Asia — leaning heavily on U.S. LNG, the market’s underlying tone remains solid.
Looking into 2026, natural gas appears poised for further gains, reflecting expectations of tighter fundamentals and robust export growth. Demand from AI-driven data centers and expanding LNG capacity adds another layer of structural support. For investors, these conditions offer both stability and upside potential, making natural gas one of the more compelling energy stories as the world transitions toward cleaner and more resilient fuel systems.
For the time, though, a measured yet steady approach appears reasonable. Attention may be better directed toward companies with solid fundamentals and the resilience to handle near-term market fluctuations.
3 Stocks to Focus on
The Williams Companies: With U.S. natural gas demand projected to grow significantly in the long term, The Williams Companies seems to be well-positioned to capitalize on the same, owing to its impressive portfolio of large-scale value-creating projects. With its extensive network handling a third of the U.S. natural gas and significant expansion projects in the pipeline, Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) Williams is set to benefit from favorable industry dynamics and growth prospects. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s 2025 earnings per share indicates 9.9% year-over-year growth. Williams Companies’ expected EPS growth rate for three to five years is currently 13.6%, which compares favorably with the industry's growth rate of 7.5%.
Cheniere Energy: Cheniere Energy holds a clear competitive edge as the first company to receive regulatory approval to export LNG from its 2.6 billion cubic feet per day Sabine Pass terminal. Strong operations and long-term contracts position the company for substantial growth in both revenue and earnings.
Backed by firm gas supply agreements for its Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi facilities, the Zacks Rank #3 company enjoys strong cash flow visibility and solid long-term growth prospects. Notably, over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Cheniere Energy’s 2025 earnings has moved up 28.3%.
Excelerate Energy: Headquartered in The Woodlands, TX, the company focuses on LNG infrastructure and services, particularly Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRUs) and associated terminals. Operating across both emerging and developed markets, Excelerate Energy accounts for about 20% of the global FSRU fleet and 5% of total regasification capacity. Established in 2003, the company is now expanding into LNG-to-power and gas distribution, offering reliable and flexible energy solutions worldwide.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Excelerate Energy’s 2025 earnings per share indicates 8.7% year-over-year growth. This #3 Ranked firm has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of roughly 26.7%, on average.
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Natural Gas Prices Warm Up 5% Amid Early Winter Forecasts

The directors of a company tend to have a unique inside view into the business, so when directors make major buys, investors are wise to take notice. Presumably the only reason a director of a company would choose to take their hard-earned cash and use it to buy stock in the open market, is that they expect to make money — maybe they find the stock very undervalued, or maybe they see exciting progress within the company, or maybe both. So in this series we look at the largest insider buys by company directors over the trailing six month period, one of which was a total of $1M by W. Benjamin Moreland, Director at Cheniere Energy Inc. (Symbol: LNG).
Moreland's average cost works out to $208.22/share. In trading on Thursday, bargain hunters could buy shares of Cheniere Energy Inc. (Symbol: LNG) and achieve a cost basis lower than Moreland, with shares changing hands as low as $207.14 per share. Shares of Cheniere Energy Inc. were changing hands at $208.28 at last check, trading up about 1.8% on Thursday. The chart below shows the one year performance of LNG shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, LNG's low point in its 52 week range is $188.7031 per share, with $257.65 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $208.28.
The current annualized dividend paid by Cheniere Energy Inc. is $2.22/share, currently paid in quarterly installments, and its most recent dividend has an upcoming ex-date of 11/07/2025. Below is a long-term dividend history chart for LNG, which can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend with approx. 1.1% annualized yield is likely to continue.
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Top Buys by Directors: Moreland's $1M Bet on LNG

Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned dollars to make a purchase, is that they expect to make money. Today we look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.
At Relmada Therapeutics, a filing with the SEC revealed that on Wednesday, Chief Financial Officer Maged Shenouda purchased 500,000 shares of RLMD, for a cost of $2.20 each, for a total investment of $1.1M. Shenouda was up about 30.0% on the buy at the high point of today's trading session, with RLMD trading as high as $2.86 in trading on Thursday. Relmada Therapeutics is trading up about 4.8% on the day Thursday. Before this latest buy, Shenouda made one other buy in the past year, purchasing $97,208 shares for a cost of $0.49 a piece.
And at Cheniere Energy, there was insider buying on Tuesday, by Director W. Benjamin Moreland who purchased 5,000 shares at a cost of $208.22 each, for a total investment of $1.04M. This buy marks the first one filed by Moreland in the past year. Cheniere Energy is trading up about 1.7% on the day Thursday.
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Thursday 11/6 Insider Buying Report: RLMD, LNG

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Cheniere Energy Inc. (Symbol: LNG), where a total of 7,005 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 700,500 underlying shares. That amounts to about 44.7% of LNG's average daily trading volume over the past month of 1.6 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $195 strike put option expiring November 21, 2025, with 3,513 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 351,300 underlying shares of LNG. Below is a chart showing LNG's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $195 strike highlighted in orange:
Quanta Services, Inc. (Symbol: PWR) options are showing a volume of 4,265 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 426,500 underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 43.2% of PWR's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 987,240 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $440 strike call option expiring December 19, 2025, with 712 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 71,200 underlying shares of PWR. Below is a chart showing PWR's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $440 strike highlighted in orange:
And MGM Resorts International (Symbol: MGM) saw options trading volume of 19,223 contracts, representing approximately 1.9 million underlying shares or approximately 42.7% of MGM's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.5 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $32 strike call option expiring October 31, 2025, with 5,593 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 559,300 underlying shares of MGM. Below is a chart showing MGM's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $32 strike highlighted in orange:
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Noteworthy Wednesday Option Activity: LNG, PWR, MGM

Phillips 66 PSX has reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.52 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.07. The bottom line also improved from the year-ago quarter’s $2.04.
Total quarterly revenues of $35 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $30 billion. However, the top line declined from the year-ago level of $36.2 billion.
Strong quarterly earnings can be primarily attributed to higher realized refining margins worldwide. However, lower contributions from the chemical segment partially offset the positives.
Phillips 66 Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Segmental Results
Midstream:
The segment generated adjusted pre-tax quarterly earnings of $697 million, up from $672 million in the year-ago quarter. The reported figure is slightly below our estimate of $706 million. The outperformance was primarily driven by stronger results in the NGL business, which more than offset a slight moderation in the Transportation segment.
Chemicals:
The unit reported adjusted pre-tax earnings of $176 million, a significant decrease from $342 million in the prior-year quarter. The reported figure also missed our estimate of $304.7 million. The segment was impacted by weaker polyethylene chain margins, driven by lower global chemical prices and higher feedstock costs.
Refining:
The segment reported adjusted pre-tax earnings of $430 million, reversing from a loss of $67 million in the year-ago quarter. The reported figure also outpaced our estimate of $80.9 million. The improvement can be attributed to higher realized refining margins, driven by improved market crack spreads.
Realized refining margins worldwide increased to $12.15 per barrel from the year-ago quarter’s $8.31. In the Central Corridor and Gulf Coast, margins increased to $15.82 and $8.74 per barrel from the year-ago quarter’s $14.19 and $6.39, respectively.
The West Coast’s margins improved to $12.31 per barrel from $4.34 in the year-ago quarter. In the Atlantic Basin/Europe, the metric increased to $11.94 per barrel from $5.87 a year ago.
Marketing & Specialties:
Adjusted pre-tax earnings declined to $477 million from $583 million in the year-ago quarter. The reported figure beat our projection of $392.2 million. The decline can be attributed to lower marketing fuel margins.
Realized marketing fuel margins in the United States declined to $2.04 per barrel from the year-ago quarter’s figure of $2.45, and the same in the international markets went down to $5.37 per barrel from $6.19 a year ago.
Renewable Fuels:
The segment reported an adjusted pre-tax loss of $43 million, narrower than the $116-million loss in the year-ago quarter. Our model projected an adjusted pre-tax loss of $61.9 million.
Costs & Expenses
Total costs and expenses in the third quarter decreased to $34.8 billion from $35.8 billion in the year-ago period. Our projection for the same was pinned at $26.1 billion.
Financial Condition
Phillips 66 generated $1.2 billion in net cash from operations in the reported quarter, an increase from $1.1 billion in the year-ago period. The company’s capital expenditure and investments totaled $541 million. It paid out dividends of $484 million in the third quarter.
As of Sept. 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $2 billion. Total debt was $21.8 billion, reflecting a debt-to-capitalization of 44%.
PSX’s Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to Consider
Currently, PSX carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Some other top-ranked stocks from the energy sector are Canadian Natural Resources Limited CNQ, Cheniere Energy Inc. LNG and Cenovus Energy CVE, each flaunting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
Canadian Natural Resourcesis one of the largest independent energy companies in Canada engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas. The company boasts of a diversified portfolio of crude oil, natural gas, bitumen and synthetic crude oil.
Canadian Natural Resources continues to prove how disciplined capital allocation creates lasting shareholder value. The company has delivered 25 consecutive years of dividend increases, one of the longest streaks among global oil producers. Since 2001, dividends have grown at a 21% compound annual rate, reflecting a steadfast commitment to shareholder returns through both strong and weak commodity cycles.
Cheniere Energy is primarily engaged in the business of liquefied natural gas (LNG). It constructs and operates LNG terminals, and is involved in LNG and natural gas marketing.
Cheniere Energy maintains a solid financial position, with $1.6 billion in cash and $9.7 billion in total available liquidity as of June 2025. The company recently refinanced its revolving credit facility, extending maturities and reducing borrowing costs. This financial flexibility supports growth initiatives and mitigates risks associated with market volatility.
Cenovus Energy is a leading integrated energy firm. Starting from pumping out oil from its oil sands projects in Canada, the company’s operations comprise marketing the produced oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids.
Cenovus Energy has made its oil sands operations the foundation of its upstream business, relying on steam-assisted gravity drainage rather than mining. Cenovus Energy operates key projects at Christina Lake, Foster Creek and Sunrise, all in Alberta. With its innovative approach and low emissions profile, Cenovus Energy continues to set benchmarks in efficiency, sustainability and reliable thermal production.
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PSX Q3 Earnings Beat on Higher Refining Margins, Revenues Fall Y/Y

Williams' board of directors has approved a regular dividend of $0.50 per share, or $2.00 annualized, on the company's common stock, payable on Dec. 29, 2025, to holders of record at the close of business on Dec. 12, 2025. This is a 5.3% increase from Williams' 2024 quarterly dividend of $0.4750 per share. illiams has paid a common stock dividend every quarter since 1974.
The board of directors of Eli Lilly has declared a dividend for the fourth quarter of 2025 of $1.50 per share on outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on December 10, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 14, 2025.
Cheniere Energy today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.555 per common share, an increase of over 10% from the prior quarter, payable on November 18, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 7, 2025.
Humana announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend to stockholders of $0.885 per share payable on January 30, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 26, 2025.
The Board of Directors of Albemarle announced today that it declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.405 per share. The dividend, which has an annualized rate of $1.62, is payable January 2, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business as of December 12, 2025.
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