Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) Shares Gap Up – Here’s Why

Shares of Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ:GLNG) gapped up prior to trading on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $53.09, but opened at $55.04. Golar LNG shares last traded at $55.2840, with a volume of 733,782 shares.

Golar LNG News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Golar LNG this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board launches strategic review to “maximize stakeholder value” and accelerate FLNG growth; Goldman Sachs appointed as financial advisor — this is the primary catalyst for the stock’s move higher because it signals management may pursue transactions or restructurings to speed project development or unlock value. Golar LNG Limited announces strategic review to maximize stakeholder value and appoints Goldman Sachs as financial advisor
• Positive Sentiment: Media and wire reports emphasize the strategic review and GS appointment, amplifying investor attention and liquidity into the name. Golar LNG launches strategic review to advance FLNG growth plans
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs continues to feature Golar positively — the bank’s buy-side commentary and inclusion of GLNG among LNG names with upside supports investor confidence that the strategic review could yield constructive outcomes. Goldman Sachs Remains a Buy on Golar LNG (GLNG)
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes the stock has climbed about 25% since the last earnings report and asks whether that momentum can continue — useful context for momentum traders but not a standalone catalyst. Golar LNG (GLNG) Up 25.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
• Neutral Sentiment: Golar filed its 2025 Form 20‑F with the U.S. SEC — a routine regulatory disclosure that increases transparency (helps institutional due diligence) but is not a direct value catalyst. Golar LNG Limited – Announcement of filing of Form 20-F Annual Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Company set its 2026 Annual General Meeting for May 19, 2026 (record date April 6) — standard governance timing; watch proxy materials for any strategic-review details or board commentary. 2026 Annual General Meeting

Analyst Ratings Changes

GLNG has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Zacks Research upgraded Golar LNG from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Golar LNG in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Golar LNG from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. BTIG Research upped their target price on shares of Golar LNG from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $56.00 target price on shares of Golar LNG in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Golar LNG presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $50.50.

Golar LNG Stock Up 1.8%

The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $44.78 and its 200 day simple moving average is $40.78. The company has a current ratio of 2.55, a quick ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.75 billion, a PE ratio of 85.99 and a beta of 0.18.

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The shipping company reported $0.30 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.38 by ($0.08). The business had revenue of $132.81 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $123.29 million. Golar LNG had a net margin of 16.69% and a return on equity of 6.24%. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Golar LNG Limited will post 1.39 earnings per share for the current year.

Golar LNG Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th were paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 9th. Golar LNG’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 156.25%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Golar LNG

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Tejara Capital Ltd lifted its position in Golar LNG by 44.0% in the third quarter. Tejara Capital Ltd now owns 196,526 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $7,942,000 after buying an additional 60,093 shares during the last quarter. Permanent Capital Management LP bought a new position in Golar LNG during the third quarter valued at $2,114,000. Huber Capital Management LLC increased its position in Golar LNG by 12.4% during the third quarter. Huber Capital Management LLC now owns 923,718 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $37,327,000 after acquiring an additional 102,200 shares during the last quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Golar LNG in the third quarter valued at $1,179,000. Finally, ARS Investment Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Golar LNG by 14.7% in the third quarter. ARS Investment Partners LLC now owns 296,059 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $11,964,000 after acquiring an additional 38,040 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.21% of the company’s stock.

About Golar LNG

Golar LNG Ltd. is a leading owner and operator of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and floating infrastructure. The company specializes in the transportation of LNG on long-term and spot charters for major energy firms around the world. In addition to shipping, Golar LNG has broadened its services to include project development and the conversion of existing carriers into Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) and Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) vessels.

Since pioneering the first purpose-built FLNG conversion project, Golar LNG has been at the forefront of offshore gas monetization.