LNG — Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Energy sector| Metric | LNG | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% | 3.12% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | — | 8.45% |
| Payout Ratio | 35.6% | 59.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 6 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | +8.8% | 28.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Energy sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
13.85%
3-Year Growth
14.06%
5-Year Growth
N/A
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Aug 10, 2026
Next Payment
Aug 18, 2026
Last Ex-Date
May 11, 2026
Last Payment
May 19, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | $0.5600 | +0.90% |
| May 11, 2026 | $0.5550 | 0.00% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.5550 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.5550 | +11.00% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5000 | +14.94% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.4350 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.4350 | 0.00% |
| Feb 5, 2024 | $0.4350 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2023 | $0.4350 | +10.13% |
| Aug 8, 2023 | $0.3950 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2023 | $0.3950 | 0.00% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | $0.3950 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2022 | $0.3950 | +19.70% |
| Aug 8, 2022 | $0.3300 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2022 | $0.3300 | 0.00% |
| Feb 4, 2022 | $0.3300 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2021 | $0.3300 | N/A |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
35.6%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
10.1%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $-16.65 | $344.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.58 | $605.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $7.32 | -$193.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $4.76 | $3.07B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of August 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.