Golar LNG (GLNG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Golar LNG Ltd. is a leading global owner and operator of liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels and floating infrastructure. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, the company has grown from a traditional shipping operator into a specialized energy transportation and midstream service provider. Golar LNG’s fleet includes conventional LNG carriers as well as advanced floating solutions such as floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) and floating liquefaction units (FLNGs).

The company’s core activities encompass the chartering of LNG carriers for long-term and spot market voyages, the development and operation of FSRU terminals that convert shipped LNG back into natural gas, and the deployment of FLNG vessels designed to liquefy gas offshore. Golar LNG’s FLNG project vessel, Hilli Ene M, marked a milestone as one of the first floating liquefaction facilities to begin production, underscoring the company’s role in pioneering flexible LNG supply solutions.

Golar LNG serves a diverse set of geographic markets spanning North America, Europe, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. Its FSRU projects have been commissioned in strategic ports to meet growing demand for gas-to-power applications, while its chartered LNG carriers support global trade routes connecting major liquefaction hubs to consuming markets. The company also participates in gas-to-power ventures, leveraging its midstream expertise to deliver turnkey solutions from production to end-users.

The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Karl Fredrik Staubo, supported by an executive team with deep experience in maritime operations, project development and energy markets. Under this leadership, Golar LNG continues to expand its asset base, pursue technological innovation in floating gas infrastructure and reinforce its commitment to supporting the global transition toward cleaner-burning energy sources.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $40.77 to $41.56
• 50-Day Range: $37.46 to $42.63
• 52-Week Range: $29.29 to $44.36
• Volume: 581,674 shs
• Average Volume: 1.47 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.33 billion
• P/E Ratio: 1,382.49
• Dividend Yield: 2.41%
• Price Target: $50.88
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Golar LNG Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Golar LNG scored higher than 53% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 162nd out of 265 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Golar LNG has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.29, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Golar LNG has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 16.55%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Golar LNG are expected to grow by 16.55% in the coming year, from $1.39 to $1.62 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Golar LNG is 1,382.49, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Golar LNG is 1,382.49, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 61.45.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Golar LNG has a P/B Ratio of 1.83. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.90% of the float of Golar LNG has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Golar LNG has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Golar LNG has recently decreased by 3.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Golar LNG pays a meaningful dividend of 2.41%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Golar LNG has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Golar LNG is 3,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Golar LNG will have a dividend payout ratio of 61.73% next year. This indicates that Golar LNG will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.90% of the float of Golar LNG has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Golar LNG has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Golar LNG has recently decreased by 3.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.37

News Sentiment

Golar LNG has a news sentiment score of 0.37. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Golar LNG this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Golar LNG to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Golar LNG insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.02% of the stock of Golar LNG is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

92.21% of the stock of Golar LNG is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

GLNG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GLNG shares performed this year?

Golar LNG's stock was trading at $42.32 at the start of the year. Since then, GLNG shares have decreased by 2.0% and is now trading at $41.4610.

How were Golar LNG's earnings last quarter?

Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 27th. The shipping company reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.29 by $0.09. The shipping company earned $63 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $64.90 million. Golar LNG had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.82% and a net margin of 1.04%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Golar LNG have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Golar LNG: Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company, Gimi Holding Company Limited (a), Gimi MS Corporation (b), Golar Gandria N.V., Golar GP LLC – Limited Liability Company, Golar Hilli Corp. (c), Golar Hilli LLC (c), and more.

How do I buy shares of Golar LNG?

Shares of GLNG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Golar LNG own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Golar LNG investors own include Marinus Pharmaceuticals (MRNS), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), AU Optronics (AUOTY), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/27/2025
• Record date for 6/10 Dividend: 6/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend: 6/03/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/10/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/14/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL - INTL INTGD
• Sub-Industry: Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:GLNG
• CIK: 1207179
• Web: www.golarlng.com
• Phone: (441) 295-4705
• Fax: 441-295-3494
• Employees: 1,700
• Year Founded: 1946

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $50.88
• High Stock Price Target: $56.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $44.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +22.7%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.29
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.03
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,382.49
• Forward P/E Ratio: 29.83
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $50.84 million
• Net Margins: 1.04%
• Pretax Margin: 33.90%
• Return on Equity: 6.82%
• Return on Assets: 3.98%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.38
• Current Ratio: 0.85
• Quick Ratio: 0.85

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $260.37 million
• Price / Sales: 16.65
• Cash Flow: $2.27 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 18.28
• Book Value: $22.67 per share
• Price / Book: 1.83

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 104,540,000
• Free Float: 104,514,000
• Market Cap: $4.33 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.56