LNG Dividend History - Cheniere Energy

Track the latest LNG dividend history! 0.86% Dividend Yield, 69.95% Annual Growth - Explore LNG's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 0.86%
Cash Amount 12m 1.81
Dividend Growth 5y avg 69.95%
Dividend Rating 60.05%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.98%
Payout Ratio current 11.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: 23.37%
#36 in Group
Total Return 5y: 245.06%
#8 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
Top Dividend Yield
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
LNG 47,803m 0.86% 2.98%
CMBT 1,801m 60.0% 103%
TRMD 2,319m 39.1% 143%
CMBT 2,150m 53.6% 75.0%
Top Dividend Grower
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
LNG 47,803m 70.0% 60.1%
TPZ 2,984m 57.2% 78.2%
INSW 1,823m 126% 97.2%
HESM 7,898m 8.72% 93.7%

LNG Dividend History - Last 13 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-11-18 Quarterly 0.5 14.9% 0.25%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-08-16 Quarterly 0.435 0.24%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-05-17 Quarterly 0.435 0.28%
2024-02-05 2024-02-06 2024-02-23 Quarterly 0.435 0.27%
2023-11-08 2023-11-09 2023-11-17 Quarterly 0.435 10.1% 0.26%
2023-08-08 2023-08-09 2023-08-16 Quarterly 0.395 0.25%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-05-17 Quarterly 0.395 0.27%
2023-02-06 2023-02-07 2023-02-27 Quarterly 0.395 0.27%
2022-11-07 2022-11-08 2022-11-16 Quarterly 0.395 19.7% 0.23%
2022-08-08 2022-08-09 2022-08-16 Quarterly 0.33 0.22%
2022-05-09 2022-05-10 2022-05-17 Quarterly 0.33 0.23%
2022-02-04 2022-02-07 2022-02-28 Quarterly 0.33 0.29%
2021-11-02 2021-11-03 2021-11-17 Quarterly 0.33 0.31%

LNG Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of LNG?

As of December 2024 LNG`s Dividend Yield is 0.86%. It is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 1.81 USD by the current stock price of 208.89.

What is the long-term Dividend Growth Rate of LNG?

In the last 5 Years the Average Dividend Growth Rate was 69.95% per year. This shows that the dividend payments have been growing over time. It is a good sign, as it indicates that the dividend payments have been growing faster than the inflation rate.

How often does LNG pay dividends?

Within the last 12 Months (TTM, Trailing Twelve Months) LNG paid 3 times a dividend.

What is the Yield on Cost of LNG?

The 5 Year Yield-On-Cost is 2.98%. That's the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased Cheniere Energy five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months (1.81) divided by the price 5 years ago (60.54).

What is the Payout Consistency of LNG?

LNG has a Payout Consistency of 100.0%. It shows how stable (Values above 85%) or unstable (Values below 65%) the dividend payouts have been over time. Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of LNG?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 60.05 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Dividend History, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does LNG have a good Dividend Yield?

LNG`s 0.86% Dividend Yield is considered as: low.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for LNG?

The next Dividend Date for LNG is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LNG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LNG is 11.5%. A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.

Bonus Section: LNG Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of LNG`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Cheniere Energy are shrinking at a rate of -2.08% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -90.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Cheniere Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2005-04-25 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1996 5312400
1997 7500000 +41.18%
1998 10893000 +45.24%
1999 20434800 +87.6%
2000 25290800 +23.76%
2001 26594800 +5.16%
2002 26594800
2003 36218500 +36.19%
2004 52364000 +44.58%
2005 54217000 +3.54%
2006 54891000 +1.24%
2007 46977000 -14.42%
2008 48650000 +3.56%
2009 54870000 +12.79%
2010 66950000 +22.02%
2011 131107000 +95.83%
2012 215634000 +64.47%
2013 221624000 +2.78%
2014 226201000 +2.07%
2015 227658000 +0.64%
2016 229705000 +0.9%
2017 235100000 +2.35%
2018 258000000 +9.74%
2019 299800000 +16.2%
2020 252200000 -15.88%
2021 253600000 +0.56%
2022 249500000 -1.62%
2023 242600000 -2.77%
2024 227000000 -6.43%