Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.02
Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.5%
Payout Ratio
4.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
GLNG Dividend Income Check
Safety
4.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.0% and trend is unknown.
GLNG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.5%
Trailing DPS$3.02
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout4.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR81.1%
5Y CAGR62.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.0%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.5%
Total Shareholder Yield8.0%
1Y Total Return38.9%
5Y Total Return414.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)26.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$51,43610Y ago$36,22020Y ago$52,021
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). GLNG's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
GLNG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
GLNG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Golar LNG Limited distributes 4.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GLNG has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 81.1% and 5-year CAGR of 62.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GLNG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.5% dividend yield, 2.5% buyback yield, 8.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.0% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 414.4%, with dividends contributing 26.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $36,220 today.
GLNG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.77
Avg/Payment$0.1887
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 2.20% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.68% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.19% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.40% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 3.13% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 2.42% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 3.03% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 3.60% | Jun 17, 2024 |
GLNG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.5%
#5 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
4.7% payout
Streak
5Y
62.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.0%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLNGGolar LNG Limited | $5.7B | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  FLNGFLEX LNG Ltd. | $1.7B | 9.4% | 2.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  CLCOCool Company Ltd. | $511M | 14.2% | 75.5% | 0 | Watch |
 NFENew Fortress Energy … | $211M | 1.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  DLNGDynagas LNG Partners… | $140M | 10.4% | 28.7% | 1 | Sustainable |
 CQPCheniere Energy Part… | $31.0B | 7.2% | 89.0% | 0 | At Risk |
 LNGCheniere Energy, Inc… | $54.9B | 0.8% | 8.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
 BPBP p.l.c. | $116.5B | 4.3% | 92.2% | 4 | At Risk |
GLNG Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.25 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.65 | 153.8% | 0.65x | 10.0% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.48 | 208.3% | 0.48x | 10.0% |
| 2023 | $0.75 | — | 3 | $-0.44 | — | — | 7.5% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.22 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.47 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-2.82 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.30 | -20.0% | 2 | $-2.11 | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2018 | $0.38 | 50.0% | 4 | $-2.30 | — | — | 3.8% |
| 2017 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 5 | $-1.79 | — | — | 2.5% |
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Start ComparisonGLNG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GLNG stock.
How much dividend does GLNG pay per share?
Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is GLNG's next ex-dividend date?
GLNG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GLNG typically pays dividends Annual.
Is GLNG's dividend safe?
GLNG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +4.7% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GLNG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Golar LNG Limited is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +62.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GLNG pay dividends?
Golar LNG Limited pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GLNG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GLNG five years ago would be worth approximately $51,436 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GLNG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GLNG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.