| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6.6K | 24.5% |
| Total Income | 6.6K | 24.5% |
| Expenditure | 9.4K | 108.7% |
| PBT | -3.8K | 575.7% |
| Net Profit | -3.5K | 1092.1% |
| OPM | -52.95% | 71.12pp |
| NPM | -53.16% | 59.84pp |
| EPS | -16.65 | 1160.5% |
Cheniere Reports Q1 2026 Results, Raises Full Year 2026 Guidance
07 May 2026 · 7 May, 5:07 pm
Summary
Cheniere Energy, Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter 2026, reporting revenues of approximately $5.9 billion and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2.3 billion. The company reported a net loss of approximately $3.5 billion, primarily due to unfavorable changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. Cheniere is raising its full year 2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $7.25 billion - $7.75 billion and full year 2026 Distributable Cash Flow guidance to $4.75 billion - $5.25 billion. During the quarter, Cheniere exported a record 187 cargoes of liquefied natural gas.
Key Highlights
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Cheniere reported revenues of approximately $5.9 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
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Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was approximately $2.3 billion for Q1 2026.
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Distributable Cash Flow was approximately $1.7 billion for the first quarter of 2026.
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The company incurred a net loss of approximately $3.5 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
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Full year 2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $7.25 billion - $7.75 billion.
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Full year 2026 Distributable Cash Flow guidance was raised to $4.75 billion - $5.25 billion.
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A total of 187 cargoes of liquefied natural gas were exported from Cheniere's facilities during the first quarter of 2026, a quarterly record.
Management Comments
Jack Fusco
2026 is off to an excellent start, thanks to the Cheniere team’s commitment to safety, operational excellence and seamless execution. We are raising our 2026 financial guidance as a result of an increase in our LNG production forecast and higher market margins for the year, as well as the contribution from optimization activities achieved year-to-date. The elevated volatility in global energy markets today further signals the need for additional investment in reliable, secure LNG capacity. We look forward to advancing accretive, brownfield growth at Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi, as we continue to create long-term sustainable value for shareholders.
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