Strong Revenue Growth
Revenue of $4.6 billion in Q1 2026, up $1.7 billion year-over-year (approximately +58.6%), driven primarily by higher sales volumes.
Improved Profitability
Net income attributable to common stockholders of $488 million in Q1 2026, up $92 million year-over-year (+23.2%). Income from operations was $1.2 billion, up $71 million versus prior year.
EBITDA and Margin Resilience
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 billion in the quarter (a $26 million or ~2% increase year-over-year) and an EBITDA margin of 30% despite market headwinds.
Material Guidance Raise
2026 consolidated adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $8.2 billion–$8.5 billion from $5.2 billion–$5.8 billion (new midpoint ~52% higher than prior midpoint), assuming liquefaction fees of $9.50–$10.50/MMBtu for remaining cargoes.
Major Contracting and Backlog
More than 52 MTPA of long- and medium-term contracts with approximately $137 billion of revenue backlog; contracted position for 2026 rose to 84% (from 69% referenced in March 2021 call).
Operational Execution and Cargo Performance
Operational record: exported a new Q1 record of 130 cargoes and management noted >150 contracted cargoes exported since Calcasieu Pass COD without missing a single scheduled cargo.
CP2 FID and Project Financing
Completed FID for CP2 Phase II with $8.6 billion of project financing (bringing total CP2 project financing to $20.7 billion); company highlighted rapid construction progress (perimeter wall complete, 12 liquefaction trains and 3 gas turbines delivered/on foundations).
Balance Sheet and Refinancing Progress
Raised over $11 billion in 2026 for development and refinancing; refinancings (Term Loan B, $750M Calcasieu Pass notes) reduced higher-cost capital, with an expected ~ $100 million/year reduction in interest expense from a completed refinancing.
Asset Growth
Total assets increased by over $11 billion year-over-year to $56 billion at the end of Q1 2026.
Low-Cost Production and Operating Leverage
Management cited industry-leading low production costs and operating leverage: Plaquemines expected nominal cost per MMBtu ~ $0.44 at nameplate and < $0.30 at full capacity; Calcasieu Pass projected below $0.40/MMBtu at full capacity.