Venture Global (NYSE:VG) Stock Keeps Market Perform Rating at Sanford C. Bernstein

Venture Global (NYSE:VG)‘s stock had its “market perform” rating reissued by analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein in a note issued to investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $14.00 price objective on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein’s price objective points to a potential upside of 12.68% from the stock’s current price.

Other analysts have also issued reports about the company. Scotiabank lifted their price objective on Venture Global from $15.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Venture Global from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Venture Global in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Venture Global in a research report on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Venture Global from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Monday, September 28th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $16.13.

Venture Global Price Performance

Shares of Venture Global stock traded down $0.08 during trading on Friday, reaching $12.43. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 14,044,305 shares, compared to its average volume of 17,882,729. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $13.91 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $13.20. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.44. The stock has a market capitalization of $31.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 0.35. Venture Global has a one year low of $5.72 and a one year high of $17.62.

Venture Global (NYSE:VG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 10th. The company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $4.58 billion during the quarter. Venture Global had a return on equity of 34.08% and a net margin of 21.24%. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Venture Global will post 1.73 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Venture Global

In other news, COO Brian Cothran sold 152,660 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.15, for a total transaction of $2,465,459.00. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Jonathan Thayer sold 111,111 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.40, for a total value of $1,599,998.40. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 2,493,553 shares of company stock worth $35,242,247. 84.24% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Venture Global

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of VG. C2P Capital Advisory Group LLC d.b.a. Prosperity Capital Advisors grew its position in shares of Venture Global by 10.1% in the 3rd quarter. C2P Capital Advisory Group LLC d.b.a. Prosperity Capital Advisors now owns 17,587 shares of the company’s stock valued at $222,000 after purchasing an additional 1,618 shares during the period. Sanders Morris Harris LLC acquired a new position in shares of Venture Global in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $127,000. Courier Capital LLC grew its position in shares of Venture Global by 92.9% in the 3rd quarter. Courier Capital LLC now owns 39,592 shares of the company’s stock valued at $500,000 after purchasing an additional 19,071 shares during the period. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Venture Global by 17.1% in the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 128,183 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,620,000 after purchasing an additional 18,699 shares during the period. Finally, Artemis Investment Management LLP grew its position in shares of Venture Global by 754.3% in the 3rd quarter. Artemis Investment Management LLP now owns 7,143,406 shares of the company’s stock valued at $90,293,000 after purchasing an additional 6,307,200 shares during the period.

Key Venture Global News

Here are the key news stories impacting Venture Global this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein maintained a “Market Perform” rating but raised visibility on potential upside, setting a $14.00 price target—approximately 14.4% above the recently cited share price. The reaffirmation provides some support, although the neutral rating limits the bullish signal. Benzinga analyst rating report
• Positive Sentiment: Venture Global announced agreements with GE Vernova and Baker Hughes to support power-generation expansion, including gas-fired plants intended to serve data centers. The strategy could create a new revenue stream from the growing demand for reliable power tied to AI infrastructure. Reuters power expansion report
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s planned on-site power plants for data centers could allow Venture Global to leverage its natural-gas supply and LNG infrastructure in the AI power market. Investors initially viewed the announcements favorably, though execution and financing remain important considerations. Wall Street Journal AI power report
• Neutral Sentiment: New insider trading activity was reported on October 15, but the available information does not specify enough detail to determine whether the transaction signals management confidence or a need to sell shares. TipRanks insider trading report
• Neutral Sentiment: Venture Global scheduled its third-quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call. The upcoming results may provide important updates on LNG volumes, contract economics, project execution and the new power strategy. Venture Global earnings announcement
• Negative Sentiment: One recent analysis argues that Venture Global’s LNG contracts may generate roughly $3 per unit while the stock’s valuation requires closer to $4.49 in fees. That margin concern raises questions about profitability and helps explain why investors remain cautious despite the company’s expansion plans. Seeking Alpha LNG fee analysis

Venture Global Company Profile

Venture Global, Inc (NYSE:VG) is a U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company that develops, constructs, owns and operates LNG export facilities. The company’s business includes sourcing natural gas, processing and liquefying it, and delivering LNG to customers in international energy markets.

Venture Global’s principal operations are located along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Louisiana. Its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility began producing LNG in 2022, and the company is also developing the Plaquemines LNG facility near Port Sulphur, Louisiana.