Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG – Get Free Report) has received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eight research firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, three have given a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $50.50.
A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Golar LNG in a research report on Monday, December 29th. BTIG Research lifted their price target on Golar LNG from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Zacks Research raised Golar LNG from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Golar LNG from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $56.00 price objective on Golar LNG in a report on Monday, February 2nd.
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Golar LNG Stock Performance
Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The shipping company reported $0.30 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.38 by ($0.08). Golar LNG had a net margin of 16.69% and a return on equity of 6.24%. The firm had revenue of $132.81 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $123.29 million. Equities research analysts anticipate that Golar LNG will post 1.39 earnings per share for the current year.
Golar LNG Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th were given a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 9th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. Golar LNG’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 156.25%.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Golar LNG
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in GLNG. Rubric Capital Management LP raised its position in Golar LNG by 2.3% during the second quarter. Rubric Capital Management LP now owns 9,178,978 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $378,082,000 after acquiring an additional 203,829 shares during the period. PointState Capital LP grew its position in shares of Golar LNG by 19.3% in the fourth quarter. PointState Capital LP now owns 3,932,104 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $146,314,000 after purchasing an additional 637,081 shares during the period. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Golar LNG by 253.7% in the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,306,379 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $85,821,000 after purchasing an additional 1,654,353 shares during the period. Morgan Stanley increased its stake in shares of Golar LNG by 14.0% during the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 2,110,671 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $78,538,000 after purchasing an additional 259,915 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cartenna Capital LP increased its stake in shares of Golar LNG by 13.2% during the third quarter. Cartenna Capital LP now owns 1,925,000 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $77,789,000 after purchasing an additional 225,000 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.21% of the company’s stock.
More Golar LNG News
Here are the key news stories impacting Golar LNG this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Board launches strategic review to “maximize stakeholder value” and accelerate FLNG growth; Goldman Sachs appointed as financial advisor — this is the primary catalyst for the stock’s move higher because it signals management may pursue transactions or restructurings to speed project development or unlock value. Golar LNG Limited announces strategic review to maximize stakeholder value and appoints Goldman Sachs as financial advisor
- Positive Sentiment: Media and wire reports emphasize the strategic review and GS appointment, amplifying investor attention and liquidity into the name. Golar LNG launches strategic review to advance FLNG growth plans
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs continues to feature Golar positively — the bank’s buy-side commentary and inclusion of GLNG among LNG names with upside supports investor confidence that the strategic review could yield constructive outcomes. Goldman Sachs Remains a Buy on Golar LNG (GLNG)
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes the stock has climbed about 25% since the last earnings report and asks whether that momentum can continue — useful context for momentum traders but not a standalone catalyst. Golar LNG (GLNG) Up 25.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
- Neutral Sentiment: Golar filed its 2025 Form 20‑F with the U.S. SEC — a routine regulatory disclosure that increases transparency (helps institutional due diligence) but is not a direct value catalyst. Golar LNG Limited – Announcement of filing of Form 20-F Annual Report
- Neutral Sentiment: Company set its 2026 Annual General Meeting for May 19, 2026 (record date April 6) — standard governance timing; watch proxy materials for any strategic-review details or board commentary. 2026 Annual General Meeting
About Golar LNG
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.
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