Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.05
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
8.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
LNG Dividend Income Check
Safety
8.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is unknown.
LNG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$2.05
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout8.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout8.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR14.1%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.2%
Total Shareholder Yield6.1%
1Y Total Return4.4%
5Y Total Return208.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$30,84110Y ago$79,28520Y ago$58,637
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LNG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
LNG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cheniere Energy, Inc. distributes 8.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
LNG has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LNG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 5.2% buyback yield, 6.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 208.4%, with dividends contributing 9.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $79,285 today.
LNG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 19 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.30
Avg/Payment$0.4371
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.5550 | — | 80.15% | May 19, 2026 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.5550 | — | 99.01% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.5550 | ↑ +11.0% | 98.85% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 86.64% | Aug 18, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 82.76% | May 19, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 85.99% | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5000 | ↑ +14.9% | 87.76% | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.4350 | — | 94.99% | Aug 16, 2024 |
LNG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#7 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
8.5% payout
Streak
4Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.1%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LNGCheniere Energy, Inc… | $51.9B | 0.8% | 8.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  CQPCheniere Energy Part… | $30.6B | 7.3% | 89.0% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  GLNGGolar LNG Limited | $5.8B | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
 NFENew Fortress Energy … | $209M | 1.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 KMIKinder Morgan, Inc. | $70.1B | 3.7% | 85.2% | 9 | At Risk |
2nd  ETEnergy Transfer LP | $68.5B | 6.5% | 96.4% | 0 | At Risk |
 WMBThe Williams Compani… | $89.2B | 2.7% | 93.3% | 8 | At Risk |
LNG Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.11 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $2.06 | 13.9% | 4 | $24.13 | 8.5% | 11.74x | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $1.80 | 11.4% | 4 | $14.20 | 12.7% | 7.87x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $1.62 | 17.0% | 4 | $40.73 | 4.0% | 25.14x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $1.39 | 319.7% | 4 | $5.64 | 24.6% | 4.07x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $0.33 | — | 1 | $-9.25 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.34 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.51 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.90 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.69 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonLNG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LNG stock.
How much dividend does LNG pay per share?
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.05 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LNG's next ex-dividend date?
LNG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LNG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LNG's dividend safe?
LNG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +8.5% and FCF payout ratio of +8.2%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is LNG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Cheniere Energy, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does LNG pay dividends?
Cheniere Energy, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.05 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LNG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LNG five years ago would be worth approximately $30,841 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LNG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LNG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.