Venture Global (NYSE:VG) Earns Market Perform Rating from Sanford C. Bernstein

Key Points

• Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed its Market Perform rating on Venture Global and set a $14 price target, implying 14.8% upside from the stock’s recent price.
• Venture Global shares fell 2.4% to $12.20, while analysts collectively maintain a Moderate Buy consensus with an average price target of $16.13.
• The company slightly exceeded quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $0.51 in EPS versus the $0.50 consensus, though insiders sold roughly 2.49 million shares worth $35.2 million over the past three months.

Venture Global (NYSE:VG - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "market perform" rating reaffirmed by analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein in a note issued to investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. They presently have a $14.00 price target on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein's price target would suggest a potential upside of 14.80% from the stock's current price.

A number of other research firms also recently issued reports on VG. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a "buy" rating on shares of Venture Global in a research report on Friday, October 9th. Zacks Research cut shares of Venture Global from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday. Weiss Ratings upgraded Venture Global from a "hold (c-)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Venture Global from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an "outperform" rating on shares of Venture Global in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $16.13.

Venture Global Stock Down 2.4%

Venture Global stock traded down $0.31 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $12.20. The stock had a trading volume of 10,613,443 shares, compared to its average volume of 17,866,826. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $13.91 and a 200 day moving average price of $13.20. Venture Global has a 12 month low of $5.72 and a 12 month high of $17.62. The stock has a market cap of $30.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 0.35. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.44.

Venture Global (NYSE:VG - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, August 10th. The company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $4.58 billion for the quarter. Venture Global had a return on equity of 34.08% and a net margin of 21.24%. Research analysts predict that Venture Global will post 1.73 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Venture Global news, COO Brian Cothran sold 152,660 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.15, for a total transaction of $2,465,459.00. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CAO Sarah Blake sold 1,000,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.02, for a total value of $14,020,000.00. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over 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.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Venture Global

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

More Venture Global News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Venture Global signed agreements with GE Vernova and Baker Hughes to support power expansion, including gas-fired generation for potential artificial-intelligence data centers. The strategy could diversify revenue beyond LNG exports and capitalize on rising demand for reliable data-center power. Venture Global inks deals with GE Vernova, Baker Hughes for power expansion
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s plans to build on-site power plants for data centers strengthen the investment case by opening a potential new growth market tied to AI infrastructure and natural-gas demand. Gas Exporter Venture Global Wants to Get In on AI Power Boom
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded VG to Rank #2, or Buy, citing improving earnings prospects. Sanford C. Bernstein also reaffirmed its Market Perform rating while setting a $14 price target, implying meaningful upside from recent trading levels, although the unchanged rating signals limited conviction. Venture Global rating upgrade to Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: New insider activity was reported, but the available information does not clearly indicate whether the transaction was a purchase or sale, limiting its immediate directional significance. Top Executive Makes Major Move With Venture Global Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Venture Global scheduled its third-quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call, giving investors a near-term event that could increase volatility. Venture Global announces third-quarter earnings timing
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts have questioned whether Venture Global’s LNG fees and contract structure adequately cover costs, raising concerns about margins, cash flow and the profitability of its expansion plans. Venture Global: The Stock Needs $4.49 LNG Fees, Contracts Pay $3

About Venture Global

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.