Golar LNG Past Earnings Performance

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Golar LNG has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 43.8%, while the Oil and Gas industry saw earnings growing at 40.4% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 12.6% per year. Golar LNG's return on equity is 1.3%, and it has net margins of 4.9%.

Key information

43.8%

Earnings growth rate

44.9%

EPS growth rate

Oil and Gas Industry Growth33.7%
Revenue growth rate-12.6%
Return on equity1.3%
Net Margin4.9%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.25

Nov 15
Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.25

Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) Consensus Forecasts Have Become A Little Darker Since Its Latest Report

Nov 14
Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) Consensus Forecasts Have Become A Little Darker Since Its Latest Report

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Golar LNG Limited's (NASDAQ:GLNG) P/E Ratio

Nov 11
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Golar LNG Limited's (NASDAQ:GLNG) P/E Ratio

These 4 Measures Indicate That Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Sep 30
These 4 Measures Indicate That Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Golar LNG: Wait For A Better Entry Price

Aug 27

Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) Stocks Shoot Up 27% But Its P/E Still Looks Reasonable

Jul 16
Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) Stocks Shoot Up 27% But Its P/E Still Looks Reasonable

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.25

May 31
Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.25

Golar LNG: A LNG Stock With Significant Upside Potential (Upgrade)

Apr 18

The Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) Annual Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Mar 02
The Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) Annual Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Golar LNG: Bet On Rising Floating LNG Demand

Feb 21

Is Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) A Risky Investment?

Feb 14
Is Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) A Risky Investment?

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG)

Oct 05
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG)

Golar LNG Limited's (NASDAQ:GLNG) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares

Jul 14
Golar LNG Limited's (NASDAQ:GLNG) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares

Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jun 23
Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Golar LNG's (NASDAQ:GLNG) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Nov 23
Golar LNG's (NASDAQ:GLNG) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Golar LNG reports Q2 results

Aug 11

Here's Why Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Jul 28
Here's Why Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

An Intrinsic Calculation For Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) Suggests It's 45% Undervalued

Jul 07
An Intrinsic Calculation For Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) Suggests It's 45% Undervalued

RiverPark Advisors - Golar LNG Ltd: Rising Energy Prices, Changing Supply Lines

Jun 03

Golar LNG: Changing Business Model Creates Opportunity For Investors

Apr 08

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Golar LNG makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:GLNG Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 2427413270
30 Jun 24277141280
31 Mar 24289110300
31 Dec 23298-47330
30 Sep 2327855340
30 Jun 23279100360
31 Mar 23269208380
31 Dec 22268872380
30 Sep 22274801390
30 Jun 22269569370
31 Mar 22256364360
31 Dec 21260-176350
30 Sep 21313-169350
30 Jun 21345-94350
31 Mar 21394-8340
31 Dec 20261-94340
30 Sep 20459-76390
30 Jun 20463-140430
31 Mar 20457-237490
31 Dec 19449-169520
30 Sep 19492-550400
30 Jun 19516-401550
31 Mar 19479-252540
31 Dec 18431-231520
30 Sep 1830685620
30 Jun 18216-25440
31 Mar 18185-135370
31 Dec 17144-180380
30 Sep 17109-175420
30 Jun 1799-155430
31 Mar 1789-172460
31 Dec 1680-187370
30 Sep 1680-263410
30 Jun 1685-390390
31 Mar 1687-300380
31 Dec 15103-171340
30 Sep 15115-148280
30 Jun 1511611260
31 Mar 15117-34210
31 Dec 14106-48190
30 Sep 14911220
30 Jun 1477-20210
31 Mar 148563230
31 Dec 13100110230

Quality Earnings: GLNG has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: GLNG's current net profit margins (4.9%) are lower than last year (19.6%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: GLNG has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 43.8% per year.

Accelerating Growth: GLNG's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: GLNG had negative earnings growth (-75.3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Oil and Gas industry average (-14.2%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: GLNG's Return on Equity (1.3%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 04:02
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Golar LNG Limited is covered by 36 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Anders HolteABG Sundal Collier
Glenn LoddenABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Erik StavsethArctic Securities ASA