Golar LNG Limited Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.25 (NASDAQ:GLNG)

Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 20th. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st will be paid a dividend of 0.25 per share by the shipping company on Wednesday, June 10th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 1st.

Golar LNG has a payout ratio of 96.2% meaning its dividend is currently covered by earnings, but may not be in the future if the company’s earnings tumble. Analysts expect Golar LNG to earn $0.69 per share next year, which means the company may not be able to cover its $1.00 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 144.9%.

Golar LNG Trading Down 0.3%

Shares of NASDAQ GLNG opened at $55.46 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $5.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 86.66 and a beta of 0.06. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $53.07 and a 200 day simple moving average of $44.56. Golar LNG has a 52 week low of $35.02 and a 52 week high of $57.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 2.55 and a current ratio of 2.55.

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 26th. The shipping company reported $0.82 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $137.55 million during the quarter. Golar LNG had a return on equity of 6.24% and a net margin of 16.69%. On average, research analysts predict that Golar LNG will post 0.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Golar LNG

Here are the key news stories impacting Golar LNG this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Golar reported Q1 2026 earnings of $0.49 per share, topping estimates, while revenue of $137.6 million also beat forecasts. The company also highlighted sharp year-over-year growth in net income and adjusted EBITDA, signaling stronger operating momentum from its FLNG business. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Management said FLNG operations are driving performance, with commentary pointing to record production and continued expansion plans, including work toward a fourth FLNG order and a strategic review that could unlock additional value. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, reinforcing confidence in cash generation and adding to the stock’s appeal for income-focused investors. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Golar also held its 2026 AGM and confirmed board and auditor matters, which is routine governance news and unlikely to materially affect the stock. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary have also pointed to broader LNG supply dynamics and geopolitical tensions as a backdrop for demand, but these are indirect tailwinds rather than company-specific catalysts. Article Title

Golar LNG Company Profile

Golar LNG Ltd. is a leading owner and operator of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and floating infrastructure. The company specializes in the transportation of LNG on long-term and spot charters for major energy firms around the world. In addition to shipping, Golar LNG has broadened its services to include project development and the conversion of existing carriers into Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) and Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) vessels.

Since pioneering the first purpose-built FLNG conversion project, Golar LNG has been at the forefront of offshore gas monetization.