TimesSquare Capital Management, an equity investment management company, released its “U.S. Mid Cap Growth Strategy” first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy fell 7.72% (net) in the quarter compared to -6.35% for the Russell Midcap Growth Index. In the first quarter, markets navigated geopolitical tensions and economic resilience alongside temporary global tariffs. High oil prices and supply chain disruptions followed U.S. and Israeli involvement in Iran, prompting a shift to safer assets and a reevaluation of supply chains and energy dependencies. Central banks maintained steady policies despite energy-driven inflation. In this environment, the Strategy remains focused on disciplined management teams with durable competitive advantages. Please review the Strategy’s top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, TimesSquare Capital U.S. Mid Cap Growth Strategy highlighted stocks like Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG). Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) is an energy infrastructure company that engages in the production and distribution of liquefied natural gas (LNG) related businesses. On June 29, 2026, Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) closed at $243.97 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $51.12 billion. Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) posted a one-month return of 1.53%, and its shares gained 1.52% over the past 52 weeks.
TimesSquare Capital U.S. Mid Cap Growth Strategy stated the following regarding Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
“We often see the ebb and flow of the Energy sector tied to underlying commodity prices. In this area, we seek low-cost exploration & production companies with high-yielding acreage or specialized service providers. Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) operates liquefied natural gas terminals in New Orleans and Corpus Christi. Heightened geopolitical tensions with Iran and structural damage to Qatari LNG facilities have sidelined 20% of global capacity, significantly tightening the supply-demand balance. This along with solid fourth-quarter earnings and increased forward guidance drove a 47% surge in the stock price. The company maintained elevated share buybacks and increased its authorization for the 2026–2030 period.”
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 74 hedge fund portfolios held Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 81 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
