Golar LNG (GLNG) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) will likely be posting its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 20th. Analysts expect Golar LNG to post earnings of $0.4077 per share and revenue of $129.88 million for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Saturday, February 14th. The shipping company reported $0.09 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $132.81 million during the quarter. Golar LNG had a net margin of 16.69% and a return on equity of 6.24%. On average, analysts expect Golar LNG to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Golar LNG Stock Performance

GLNG stock opened at $57.36 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 2.55 and a current ratio of 2.55. The stock has a market cap of $5.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 89.63 and a beta of 0.06. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $51.84 and a 200 day simple moving average of $43.87. Golar LNG has a 52 week low of $35.02 and a 52 week high of $57.79.

Golar LNG Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Investors of record on Monday, March 9th were issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 9th. Golar LNG’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 156.25%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently commented on GLNG shares. BTIG Research raised their price target on shares of Golar LNG from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Golar LNG from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, April 25th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $56.00 price target on shares of Golar LNG in a report on Monday, February 2nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $51.13.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Golar LNG

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in GLNG. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its position in Golar LNG by 278.2% during the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 658 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 484 shares in the last quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT bought a new position in Golar LNG during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $44,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in Golar LNG by 94.0% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,356 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $56,000 after acquiring an additional 657 shares in the last quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. bought a new position in Golar LNG during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $65,000. Finally, State of Wyoming raised its position in Golar LNG by 12.7% during the fourth quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 3,878 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $144,000 after acquiring an additional 436 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 92.21% of the company’s stock.

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.