Golar LNG Limited Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.25 (NASDAQ:GLNG)

Posted by Stanley Muller on May 20th, 2026

Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG – Get Free Report) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 1st will be paid a dividend of 0.25 per share by the shipping company on Wednesday, June 10th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 1st.

Golar LNG has a payout ratio of 96.2% meaning its dividend is currently covered by earnings, but may not be in the future if the company’s earnings tumble. Research analysts expect Golar LNG to earn $0.69 per share next year, which means the company may not be able to cover its $1.00 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 144.9%.

Golar LNG Stock Down 0.3%

NASDAQ:GLNG traded down $0.19 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $55.46. 2,188,398 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,803,646. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $52.88 and a 200 day moving average price of $44.45. The company has a current ratio of 2.55, a quick ratio of 2.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. Golar LNG has a fifty-two week low of $35.02 and a fifty-two week high of $57.79. The firm has a market cap of $5.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 86.66 and a beta of 0.06.

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, March 26th. The shipping company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Golar LNG had a net margin of 16.69% and a return on equity of 6.24%. The company had revenue of $137.55 million for the quarter. Equities research analysts anticipate that Golar LNG will post 0.58 earnings per share for the current year.

Golar LNG News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Golar LNG this week:

Positive Sentiment: Golar LNG reported Q1 2026 earnings of $0.49 per share, beating estimates, while revenue of $137.6 million also came in stronger than expected. The company said adjusted EBITDA jumped and net income surged sharply year over year, signaling improved operating momentum. Q1 2026 Earnings Report
Positive Sentiment: The company declared a $0.25 per share cash dividend for Q1 2026, payable on June 10, which can support investor sentiment by returning capital to shareholders. Dividend Announcement
Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted strong FLNG operations, including a milestone 150th cargo from FLNG Hilli, and said it is targeting a fourth FLNG order, pointing to continued growth in its liquefaction fleet and future earnings potential. Interim Results Release
Neutral Sentiment: Golar LNG also announced it has launched a strategic review, which could eventually unlock value, but it adds some uncertainty until more details are provided. Strategic Review Announcement
Neutral Sentiment: The company’s Q1 earnings call transcript and analyst coverage may help shape expectations, but they do not appear to be the main driver compared with the earnings beat and dividend news. Earnings Call Transcript

Golar LNG Company Profile

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Golar LNG Ltd. is a leading owner and operator of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and floating infrastructure. The company specializes in the transportation of LNG on long-term and spot charters for major energy firms around the world. In addition to shipping, Golar LNG has broadened its services to include project development and the conversion of existing carriers into Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) and Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) vessels.

Since pioneering the first purpose-built FLNG conversion project, Golar LNG has been at the forefront of offshore gas monetization.