Corecam AG bought a new position in Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:VG – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 215,700 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,401,000. Venture Global comprises 2.1% of Corecam AG’s holdings, making the stock its 15th biggest holding.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in VG. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Venture Global during the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. LRI Investments LLC acquired a new position in Venture Global in the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. Harbour Investments Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Venture Global in the fourth quarter valued at about $29,000. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. raised its position in shares of Venture Global by 218.1% in the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 4,421 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 3,031 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Venture Global by 217.5% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 6,230 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 4,268 shares in the last quarter.
Venture Global Stock Up 4.2%
Shares of NYSE:VG opened at $13.77 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $34.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.84, a PEG ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 0.22. Venture Global, Inc. has a 12-month low of $5.72 and a 12-month high of $17.62. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $12.52 and a 200 day moving average price of $12.35. The company has a current ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.40.
Venture Global Increases Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued a $0.04 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $0.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. This is an increase from Venture Global’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.02. Venture Global’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 7.78%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research firms recently weighed in on VG. Sanford C. Bernstein began coverage on shares of Venture Global in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $14.00 price target on the stock. Mizuho increased their price objective on shares of Venture Global from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Citigroup raised shares of Venture Global from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the stock from $12.00 to $17.00 in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Venture Global from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $16.00 to $17.00 in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on Venture Global from $14.00 to $16.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $16.12.
Read Our Latest Research Report on VG
Insider Activity at Venture Global
In other Venture Global news, COO Brian Cothran sold 473,533 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.81, for a total value of $7,013,023.73. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, VP Fory Musser sold 266,265 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.09, for a total value of $3,485,408.85. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 2,459,399 shares of company stock valued at $32,490,384. 84.24% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Key Venture Global News
Here are the key news stories impacting Venture Global this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Venture Global reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.51 per share, exceeding analyst estimates of approximately $0.49–$0.50 and rising sharply from $0.14 a year earlier. Revenue totaled $4.58 billion. Higher LNG volumes and prices supported the results. VG Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher LNG Volumes, Outlook Raised
- Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast for the second consecutive quarter, citing stronger sales volumes and higher liquefaction fees on unsold cargoes. The company also increased its expected cargo outlook, reinforcing the near-term earnings-growth narrative. Venture Global lifts 2026 core profit forecast for second straight quarter
- Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target on VG to $15 from $14 while retaining an “equal weight” rating. The higher target reflects improved fundamentals, though the neutral rating limits the bullish signal.
- Positive Sentiment: Venture Global more than doubled its quarterly dividend to $0.04 per share from $0.02, producing an annualized yield of approximately 1.2%. The increase signals growing confidence in cash generation and shareholder returns. What Is Venture Global Signaling With Its Dividend Hike and LNG Milestone?
- Neutral Sentiment: Management said the company expects capital spending to become a smaller proportion of cash flow over time, which could improve financial flexibility. However, Venture Global remains highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.40.
- Negative Sentiment: Despite beating EPS expectations, the company reportedly missed second-quarter revenue estimates as costs rose at a key LNG project. Higher construction and operating expenses could pressure margins and offset some of the benefit from stronger volumes. Venture Global Stock Falls After LNG Company Beats Earnings Estimates
About Venture Global
Venture Global (NYSE: VG) is a Houston-based energy company that develops, constructs and operates large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities in the United States. The company focuses on converting domestically produced natural gas into LNG for shipment to international markets, positioning itself as a supplier of pipeline-quality gas in vessel-ready form for global customers.
Venture Global’s core activities include site development, engineering and construction of liquefaction and export terminals, commissioning and ongoing operations of those facilities, and commercial marketing of LNG under both long-term and short-term contracts.
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