Cheniere Energy (LNG)
NYSE:LNG
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 30, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.96Last Year’s EPS
7.3Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 13 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a materially positive operational and financial picture: record quarterly exports, strong adjusted EBITDA and DCF, upwardly revised full-year guidance, accelerated project execution (Stage 3 and midscale trains), disciplined capital allocation including sizable buybacks and dividend growth targets, and improved credit ratings. Key negatives centered on GAAP net loss driven by mark-to-market derivative volatility, significant near-term market disruption from the Middle East (reducing global LNG supply and increasing price/physical volatility), Europe’s tight storage, and some demand pullback in price-sensitive markets. On balance, the company’s operational progress, guidance upgrade, improved liquidity and capital allocation actions outweigh the challenges from market volatility and accounting-driven GAAP losses.Company Guidance
Strong Q1 Financial Performance
Generated consolidated adjusted EBITDA of over $2.3 billion and distributable cash flow (DCF) of approximately $1.7 billion in Q1 2026; adjusted net income (after excluding unrealized non-cash derivative impacts) of ~ $1 billion for the quarter.
Upgraded 2026 Guidance
Raised full-year 2026 guidance to $7.25–$7.75 billion consolidated adjusted EBITDA (midpoint up $500 million) and $4.75–$5.25 billion DCF (midpoint up $400 million) driven by ~1 million tonne increase in production forecast and higher marketing margins/optimizations.
Record Production and Exports
Exported a record 187 cargoes through March (surpassing Q4 2025 record); recognized 6.46 TBtu of LNG produced in the quarter; 2026 production forecast increased by ~1 million tonnes to ~52–54 million tonnes.
Stage 3 and Midscale Project Progress
CCL Stage 3 ~97% complete with Train 5 substantial completion in March and Trains 6 and 7 tracking ahead of schedule (Train 6 first LNG expected imminently). Midscale Trains 8 & 9 and debottlenecking ~37% complete; piling nearly complete (~8,000 piles) and initial structural steel erected.
Disciplined Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Repurchased ~2.7 million shares for ≈$535 million in Q1; declared dividend of $0.555 per share (~$116 million payout this quarter); Board approved a new ~$9 billion repurchase authorization and management reiterated multi-year buyback targets.
Balance Sheet and Financing Actions
Issued $1.0 billion (2030) and $0.75 billion (2056) notes to extend maturities (inaugural 30-year issuance), prepaid $550 million on term loan, cancelled $600 million of unused commitments, repaid >$250 million of debt, and maintained consolidated cash of ~$1.8 billion plus significant undrawn revolver/term-loan capacity.
Credit Rating Improvement
Moody’s upgraded unsecured notes at CEI and CCH (to Baa2 and Baa1 respectively), resulting in high-BBB project ratings and mid-BBB or better at corporate levels across agencies—supporting investment-grade positioning.
Commercial Position and Contract Coverage
Over 35 long-term, creditworthy counterparties; team reduced open 2026 unsold volumes to <1 million tonnes (less than 50 TBtu), limiting full-year margin exposure (company estimates $1 change in market margins impacts EBITDA by < $50 million).
LNG Earnings History
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LNG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | $261.42 | $246.78 | -5.60% |
Feb 26, 2026 | $220.68 | $232.51 | +5.36% |
Oct 30, 2025 | $210.01 | $210.40 | +0.18% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $234.16 | $233.53 | -0.27% |
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FAQ
When does Cheniere Energy (LNG) report earnings?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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LNG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 2.96.