Cheniere Energy, Inc.
NYSELNG saw short interest jump 20.7% over the past week, signaling growing bearish sentiment on the liquefied natural gas giant. Cheniere Energy's short position reached 4.43 million shares as of March 31, up from 3.67 million shares a month earlier. That marks a 37.6% surge in short bets over the past month. Days to cover stands at just 1.0, suggesting high liquidity despite the increased shorting activity. Cost to borrow remains low at 0.58%, down 17.3% over the past week. Utilization sits at a modest 0.46%, well below the 52-week high of 2.94%. These metrics indicate ample shares available for shorting, with minimal friction for bears establishing new positions. The stock closed at $257.78 on April 21, down 8.2% over the past month. Options sentiment tilts slightly bullish, with the put/call ratio at 0.74 — below the 20-day average of 0.81. This disconnect between options and short interest activity suggests mixed views on LNG's near-term direction. Cheniere reports earnings on May 7. The recent uptick in shorting activity ahead of the event may reflect concerns about natural gas pricing or export demand. With shares down nearly 1% over the past week despite the broader market's resilience, bears appear to be betting on further downside. This is not financial advice. Short interest data can be delayed and may contain inaccuracies.
Short Sellers Pile Into Cheniere Energy
LNG saw short interest jump 20.7% over the past week, signaling growing bearish sentiment on the liquefied natural gas giant. Cheniere Energy's short position reached 4.43 million shares as of March 31, up from 3.67 million shares a month earlier. That marks a 37.6% surge in short bets over the past month. Days to cover stands at just 1.0, suggesting high liquidity despite the increased shorting activity. Cost to borrow remains low at 0.58%, down 17.3% over the past week. Utilization sits at a modest 0.46%, well below the 52-week high of 2.94%. These metrics indicate ample shares available for shorting, with minimal friction for bears establishing new positions. The stock closed at $257.78 on April 21, down 8.2% over the past month. Options sentiment tilts slightly bullish, with the put/call ratio at 0.74 — below the 20-day average of 0.81. This disconnect between options and short interest activity suggests mixed views on LNG's near-term direction. Cheniere reports earnings on May 7. The recent uptick in shorting activity ahead of the event may reflect concerns about natural gas pricing or export demand. With shares down nearly 1% over the past week despite the broader market's resilience, bears appear to be betting on further downside. This is not financial advice. Short interest data can be delayed and may contain inaccuracies.
Snapshot as of 7 May 2026
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