Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1996 to 2025
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LNG EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
LNG Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29.0% | 27.0% | 27.1% |
| 2024 | 33.5% | 30.7% | 20.6% |
| 2023 | 40.0% | 37.7% | 48.7% |
| 2022 | 34.2% | 32.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | 31.9% | 30.0% | -13.3% |
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Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.48B, reflecting +69.9% year-over-year growth. The company earned $7.01 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 27.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, LNG's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $9.88B in fiscal 2023.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 29.0%, operating margin of 27.0%, and net margin of 27.1%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including CQP ($2.32B net income, 28.8% margin), NEXT (-$306M net income), GLNG ($66M net income, 16.7% margin), LNG has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare LNG vs CQP →
LNG Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
LNG Historical Earnings Data (1996–2025)
30 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.33B | +63.9% | $5.30B | $24.13 | 27.1% | 27.0% |
| 2024 | $3.25B | -67.1% | $4.85B | $14.20 | 20.6% | 30.7% |
| 2023 | $9.88B | +591.9% | $7.64B | $40.73 | 48.7% | 37.7% |
| 2022 | $1.43B | +160.9% | $11.10B | $5.64 | 4.2% | 32.9% |
| 2021 | -$2.34B | -2656.5% | $5.29B | $-9.25 | -13.3% | 30.0% |
| 2020 | -$85M | -113.1% | $2.62B | $-0.34 | -0.9% | 27.9% |
| 2019 | $648M | +37.6% | $1.93B | $2.51 | 7.0% | 20.7% |
| 2018 | $471M | +219.8% | $2.15B | $1.90 | 5.9% | 26.9% |
| 2017 | -$393M | +35.6% | $1.52B | $-1.69 | -7.0% | 26.9% |
| 2016 | -$610M | +37.4% | $4M | $-2.67 | -47.4% | 0.3% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LNG stock.
Is LNG growing earnings?
LNG EPS is $7.01, with earnings growth accelerating to +69.9%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $1.5B.
What are LNG's profit margins?
Cheniere Energy, Inc. net margin is +27.1%, with operating margin at +27.0%. Above-average margins indicate pricing power.
How consistent are LNG's earnings?
LNG earnings data spans 1996-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +69.9% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.