** Citi Group cuts Technip Energies TE.PA to "neutral" from "buy" as it is cautious on LNG award outlook in 2025 and the stock's recent equity outperformance
** "Considering the significant level of LNG volumes already under construction, we are cautious on the forward awards outlook for FY25," it says
** Citi sees "risks to larger LNG projects in TE's pipeline
getting off the ground" during the year
** However, the broker expects the group to win an award for Mozambique’s Coral Norte LNG in 1H25
** Citi also raises its PT by 5% to 31.5 euros vs 30 euros currently, citing the group's increase of its FY24 net cash position
** Out of 15 analysts that cover Technip Energies, ten rate the stock "strong buy" or "buy", three rate "hold" and two rate the stock "strong sell" or "sell"
(Reporting by Anna Peverieri)
((Anna.peverieri@thomsonreuters.com))