Wall Street Zen Upgrades Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) to “Hold”

Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) was upgraded by research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report issued on Saturday.

A number of other equities analysts also recently issued reports on the company. BTIG Research upped their price target on Golar LNG from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Zacks Research raised Golar LNG from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Golar LNG in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $56.00 target price on Golar LNG in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Two investment 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 stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $50.50.

Golar LNG Stock Up 1.8%

NASDAQ:GLNG opened at $55.03 on Friday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $44.78 and its 200-day simple moving average is $40.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.32 and a current ratio of 2.55. Golar LNG has a fifty-two week low of $29.56 and a fifty-two week high of $55.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 85.99 and a beta of 0.18.

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Golar LNG

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of GLNG. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of Golar LNG by 278.2% in the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 658 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 484 shares during the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Golar LNG by 281.9% during the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 909 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 671 shares during the last quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT purchased a new position in shares of Golar LNG during the fourth quarter worth $44,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in Golar LNG by 94.0% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,356 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $56,000 after purchasing an additional 657 shares during the period. Finally, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. purchased a new stake in Golar LNG in the fourth quarter valued at $65,000. 92.21% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Golar LNG

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

Golar LNG Company Profile

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.