Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) Earnings History
Profitable30 years of earnings data (1996–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 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 ($2.52B net income, 27.8% margin), NEXT (-$306M net income), GLNG ($141M net income, 16.7% margin), LNG has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare LNG vs CQP →
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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% |
| 2015 | -$975M | -77.9% | -$332M | $-4.30 | -360.8% | -123.0% |
| 2014 | -$548M | -7.9% | -$273M | $-2.44 | -203.5% | -101.2% |
| 2013 | -$508M | -52.6% | -$329M | $-2.32 | -189.8% | -122.8% |
| 2012 | -$333M | -67.4% | -$77M | $-1.83 | -125.5% | -29.0% |
| 2011 | -$199M | -160.8% | $56M | $-2.60 | -69.0% | 19.3% |
| 2010 | -$76M | +52.8% | $102M | $-1.37 | -26.3% | 35.4% |
| 2009 | -$161M | +56.7% | $15M | $-3.13 | -93.6% | 8.6% |
| 2008 | -$373M | -105.2% | -$165M | $-7.87 | -5220.6% | -2316.4% |
| 2007 | -$182M | -24.6% | -$164M | $-3.60 | -28095.4% | -25335.7% |
| 2006 | -$146M | -393.8% | -$74M | $-2.68 | -6151.5% | -3131.4% |
| 2005 | -$30M | -18.7% | -$53M | $-0.55 | -983.0% | -1749.1% |
| 2004 | -$25M | -370.4% | -$31M | $-0.64 | -1245.0% | -1548.0% |
| 2003 | -$5M | +6.1% | -$9M | $-0.18 | -803.6% | -1370.5% |
| 2002 | -$6M | +51.7% | -$4M | $-0.21 | -2356.1% | -1545.6% |
| 2001 | -$12M | -1393.7% | -$9M | $-0.45 | -491.7% | -367.1% |
| 2000 | $-780,980 | +56.6% | $-378,247 | $-0.03 | -14.7% | -7.1% |
| 1999 | -$2M | -12.5% | -$2M | $-0.14 | -112.5% | -112.5% |
| 1998 | -$2M | -300.0% | -$2M | $-0.20 | - | - |
| 1997 | $-400,000 | -300.0% | $-300,000 | $-0.06 | -400.0% | -300.0% |
| 1996 | $-100,000 | - | $-100,000 | $-0.02 | -100.0% | -100.0% |
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LNG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LNG stock.
What is LNG earnings per share (EPS)?
LNG trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $7.01, reflecting +69.9% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1996 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Cheniere Energy, Inc.'s net income?
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.5B as of 2025. Earnings grew +69.9% year-over-year. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has been profitable for 4 consecutive years.
Is LNG profitable?
Yes, LNG is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.5B and a net profit margin of +27.1%. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has generated profits for 4 consecutive years.
What is LNG's earnings growth rate?
LNG compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +69.9%, 3-Year: +62.3%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1996 to 2025.
What are LNG's profit margins?
Cheniere Energy, Inc. net profit margin is +27.1%, operating margin is +27.0%, and gross margin is +29.0%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +46.1%.
Is LNG growing earnings?
Yes, LNG earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +69.9% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $1.5B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was LNG's best earnings year?
Cheniere Energy, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $9.9B, achieved in fiscal year 2023. Earnings history on this page spans 1996 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were LNG's earnings last quarter?
LNG's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $-3.5B with diluted EPS of $-16.65. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.