NASDAQ:GLNG Golar LNG (GLNG) Stock Price, News & Analysis $35.24 -0.12 (-0.34%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$34.75▼$35.6750-Day Range$25.39▼$36.3652-Week Range$19.94▼$36.52Volume992,268 shsAverage Volume1.20 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.69 billionP/E Ratio33.56Dividend Yield2.84%Price Target$42.30 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Golar LNG alerts: Email Address Golar LNG MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside20.0% Upside$42.30 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.87% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.26Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth3.72%From $1.88 to $1.95 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.72 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector82nd out of 120 stocksWater Transportation Industry13th out of 17 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingGolar LNG has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageGolar LNG has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Golar LNG's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.87% of the float of Golar LNG has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverGolar LNG has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Golar LNG has recently decreased by 3.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldGolar LNG pays a meaningful dividend of 2.81%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthGolar LNG does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Golar LNG is 95.24%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Golar LNG will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.28% next year. This indicates that Golar LNG will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Golar LNG's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for GLNG. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentGolar LNG has a news sentiment score of 0.26. 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 0.42 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Golar LNG this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest13 people have searched for GLNG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 160% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Golar LNG to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Golar LNG insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.02% of the stock of Golar LNG is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions92.21% of the stock of Golar LNG is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Golar LNG's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Golar LNG are expected to grow by 3.72% in the coming year, from $1.88 to $1.95 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Golar LNG is 33.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.26.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Golar LNG is 33.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 21.77.Price to Book Value per Share RatioGolar LNG has a P/B Ratio of 1.42. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Golar LNG's valuation and earnings. 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Golar LNG Limited was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.Read More GLNG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart GLNG Stock News HeadlinesJuly 25 at 4:17 PM | theglobeandmail.comS&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on Rate Cut ExpectationsJuly 25 at 7:10 AM | americanbankingnews.comGolar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) Downgraded by StockNews.com to SellJuly 26, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)Breaking News: Elon Musk Invents New Type of A.I. (Shocking)Could Elon's New Device be Bigger than the iPhone? According to 30-year Silicon Valley and Wall Street veteran, Eric Fry… This mind-blowing new technology could be bigger than the iPhone.July 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comB. Riley Increases Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) Price Target to $44.50July 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comGolar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsJuly 10, 2024 | benzinga.comHere's Why Momentum in Golar LNG Should Keep goingJuly 5, 2024 | globenewswire.comGolar LNG signs agreement for 20-year FLNG deployment in ArgentinaJuly 1, 2024 | globenewswire.comGolar LNG Limited – Q2 2024 results presentationJuly 26, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)Breaking News: Elon Musk Invents New Type of A.I. (Shocking)Could Elon's New Device be Bigger than the iPhone? According to 30-year Silicon Valley and Wall Street veteran, Eric Fry… This mind-blowing new technology could be bigger than the iPhone.July 1, 2024 | globenewswire.com2024 Annual General MeetingJune 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comGolar LNG touches six-year high as BTIG reiterates Buy rating, hikes PTJune 10, 2024 | globenewswire.com2024 Annual General MeetingMay 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comGolar LNG Limited 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 28, 2024 | msn.comGolar LNG reports Q1 resultsMay 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comKey information relating to the cash dividend to be paid by Golar LNG Limited (Ticker: GLNG)May 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comGolar LNG Limited Interim results for the period ended March 31 2024May 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comGolar releases its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance reportMay 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comGolar LNG earnings: here's what Wall Street expectsSee More Headlines Receive GLNG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Golar LNG and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/28/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/17 Dividend6/10/2024Dividend Payable6/17/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/09/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorTransportation Industry Water transportation Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Storage & Transportation Current SymbolNASDAQ:GLNG CUSIPG9456A10 CIK1207179 Webwww.golarlng.com Phone(441) 295-4705Fax441-295-3494Employees470Year Founded1946Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$42.30 High Stock Price Target$55.00 Low Stock Price Target$27.00 Potential Upside/Downside+20.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.05 Trailing P/E Ratio33.56 Forward P/E Ratio18.74 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-46,790,000.00 Net Margins38.11% Pretax Margin0.42% Return on Equity10.15% Return on Assets6.58% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.34 Current Ratio1.49 Quick Ratio1.49 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$298.43 million Price / Sales12.35 Cash Flow$2.75 per share Price / Cash Flow12.83 Book Value$24.89 per share Price / Book1.42Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares104,580,000Free Float104,557,000Market Cap$3.69 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.64 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Karl Fredrik Staubo (Age 37)Chief Executive Officer of Golar Management AS Mr. Eduardo Maranhao (Age 41)Chief Financial Officer of Golar Management Ltd Mr. Ragnar Nes (Age 55)Chief Operating Officer of Golar Management AS Mr. Erik Svendsen (Age 52)Chief Technical Officer of Golar Management AS Mr. Stuart BuchananHead of Investor RelationsKey CompetitorsFrontlineNYSE:FROScorpio TankersNYSE:STNGGolden Ocean GroupNASDAQ:GOGLTeekay TankersNYSE:TNKSFLNYSE:SFLView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipBank of New York Mellon CorpBought 36,389 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.333%Nisa Investment Advisors LLCSold 195,518 shares on 7/20/2024Ownership: 0.240%ARS Investment Partners LLCBought 15,000 shares on 7/17/2024Ownership: 0.014%SG Americas Securities LLCBought 112,331 shares on 7/12/2024Ownership: 0.128%Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLCSold 300 shares on 7/9/2024Ownership: 0.010%View All Institutional Transactions GLNG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have GLNG shares performed this year? Golar LNG's stock was trading at $22.99 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, GLNG stock has increased by 53.3% and is now trading at $35.24. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Golar LNG's earnings last quarter? Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 28th. The shipping company reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.44 by $0.01. The shipping company earned $63.19 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $72.27 million. Golar LNG had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.15% and a net margin of 38.11%. What is Graham Robjohns' approval rating as Golar LNG's CEO? 2 employees have rated Golar LNG Chief Executive Officer Graham Robjohns on Glassdoor.com. Graham Robjohns has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Graham Robjohns in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 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 others. Who are Golar LNG's major shareholders? Golar LNG's top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.33%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.24%), SG Americas Securities LLC (0.13%) and ARS Investment Partners LLC (0.01%). 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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 Golar LNG Partners (GMLP), Energy Transfer (ET), Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Teekay (TK), GasLog (GLOG) and Synacor (SYNC). This page (NASDAQ:GLNG) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetche...Crypto Swap Profits | Sponsored“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 sp...Unstoppable Prosperity | SponsoredRare signal predicts 50% market drop - before electionThe market is near all-time highs, we're told that unemployment is low, AI's a gift to humanity, and the FED w...Behind the Markets | SponsoredThis student turned $1,300 into $45,000 in just 4 Months!With the help of S.A.M. 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