LNG exporter Cheniere Energy gets PT hike from Raymond James

Raymond James raises price target on LNG exporter Cheniere Energy LNG.N to $300 from $278

New PT represents an upside of 27.2% to the stock's last close

Brokerage says Cheniere offers exposure to strong demand-pull fundamentals and solid contracting, as well as project execution and commercialization catalysts

Adds that the company benefits from improving guidance clarity and growing financial flexibility, along with broader energy-transition themes

Expects Final Investment Decisions of expansion projects at both Sabine and Corpus in 2027, as midscale Trains 8 & 9 on track for 2028

21 of 23 brokerages rate the stock "buy" and two "hold"; their median PT is $217 - LSEG-compiled data

Including session's move, Cheniere up 28.50% YTD