Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) Stock Price Expected to Rise, BTIG Research Analyst Says

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) had its target price upped by research analysts at BTIG Research from $50.00 to $53.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the shipping company’s stock. BTIG Research’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 22.60% from the stock’s current price.

Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on GLNG. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $56.00 price target on Golar LNG in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Zacks Research raised shares of Golar LNG from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Golar LNG from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Golar LNG in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Golar LNG currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $50.50.

Golar LNG Trading Up 0.3%

NASDAQ:GLNG opened at $43.23 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 67.55 and a beta of 0.20. Golar LNG has a 52 week low of $29.56 and a 52 week high of $46.23. The company has a quick ratio of 1.32, a current ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $40.56 and a 200 day moving average of $39.98.

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The shipping company reported $0.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.38 by ($0.08). Golar LNG had a return on equity of 6.06% and a net margin of 16.69%.The firm had revenue of $132.81 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $123.29 million. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Golar LNG will post 1.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Golar LNG

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of GLNG. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its stake in shares of Golar LNG by 278.2% in the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 658 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 484 shares during the period. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in Golar LNG by 281.9% in the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 909 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 671 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP grew its position in Golar LNG by 43.5% during the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 990 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 300 shares during the period. Crossingbridge Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Golar LNG during the 2nd quarter worth about $41,000. Finally, Zions Bancorporation National Association UT purchased a new position in shares of Golar LNG during the 4th quarter valued at about $44,000. 92.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Golar LNG News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Preliminary Q4 & full‑year 2025 results show material top‑line and cash strength — Q4 revenue ~$132.8M (up ~101% YoY), adjusted EBITDA $91M, total Golar cash ~$1.2B and full‑year net income up. These numbers support the company’s cash generation and deleveraging narrative. Preliminary results
• Positive Sentiment: Golar highlighted FLNG outperformance and a locked‑in 20‑year Argentina deal, providing long‑dated revenue visibility for its FLNG assets — a material business catalyst if executed as described. Argentina deal
• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a $0.25 quarterly cash dividend (record March 9, pay March 18), reflecting a yield (~2.3%) and returning cash to shareholders. Dividend notice
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG raised its price target to $53 with a Buy rating, signaling continued analyst confidence and providing potential upside from current levels. BTIG PT raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Company published its earnings slide deck and a full conference‑call transcript; useful for investors assessing forward cadence, asset performance and contract details. Earnings slides/transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Reported EPS of $0.30 missed consensus ($0.38) — an $0.08 shortfall that may temper near‑term upside despite revenue beats; investors should watch commentary on margins, one‑offs and guidance. Earnings miss

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.