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GLNG

Golar LNG Limited

GLNG

Energy · Oil & Gas Midstream · Stock · quarterly payer

$45.26

Overvalued · -27% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.21%

Annual Dividend

$1.00

Payout Ratio

69%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Aug 24, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about GLNG's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) has a forward dividend yield of 2.21%, based on an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and a share price of $45.26.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, GLNG's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (63 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • GLNG last cut its regular dividend in 2016.
  • GLNG's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 24, 2026, for a dividend of $0.25 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, GLNG pays out 69% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, GLNG's 2.21% yield is 27% below its five-year average yield of 3.02%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GLNG is $32.99 per share, 27% below the $45.26 share price, so GLNG screens as overvalued.
  • Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 2 times across the 57 payments on record since 2007. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.150 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 13, 2018. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 14, 2016.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "GLNG Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GLNG

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) yields 2.21% ($1.00 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (63/100).

Is GLNG a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.21% ($1.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • 284% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2016

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.21%
Payout Ratio
69%
Annual Dividend
$1.00
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 24, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.12
Market Cap
$4.6B
P/E Ratio
31.0
5-Yr Total Return
284%
52-Week Range
$35.02 – $57.79
Dividend Safety
C · 63/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2016)

GLNG dividend raises and cuts

Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 2 times across the 57 payments on record since 2007. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.150 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 13, 2018. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 14, 2016.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Dec 13, 2018Raise$0.125 → $0.150+20.0%
Sep 5, 2018Raise$0.0500 → $0.125+150.0%
Mar 14, 2016Cut$0.450 → $0.0500−88.9%
Jun 11, 2013Raise$0.400 → $0.450+12.5%
Sep 11, 2012Raise$0.350 → $0.400+14.3%
Jun 11, 2012Raise$0.325 → $0.350+7.7%
Mar 7, 2012Raise$0.300 → $0.325+8.3%
Dec 8, 2011Raise$0.275 → $0.300+9.1%
Sep 9, 2011Raise$0.250 → $0.275+10.0%
Dec 6, 2010Raise$0.246 → $0.250+1.6%
Mar 4, 2008Cut$0.492 → $0.246−50.0%
Every GLNG payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
GLNG ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 24, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GLNG dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GLNG a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.21% ($1.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is GLNG undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GLNG's fair value is about $32.99 versus a $45.26 share price — so it looks overvalued (-27% vs. fair value).

Is GLNG's dividend safe?

GLNG has a dividend-safety grade of C (63/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2016, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is GLNG's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GLNG is about $32.99 per share, about 27% below the current $45.26 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GLNG a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GLNG screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.21% ($1.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will GLNG cut its dividend?

GLNG earns a dividend-safety grade of C (63/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2016). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does GLNG pay a dividend?

Yes. Golar LNG Limited pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.00 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.21%.

What is GLNG's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, GLNG's forward dividend yield is 2.21%, based on a $1.00 annual dividend and a $45.26 share price.

What is GLNG's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, GLNG pays $1.00 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is GLNG's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, GLNG's payout ratio is 69% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has GLNG grown its dividend?

GLNG does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next GLNG ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, GLNG's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 24, 2026, for $0.25 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.00 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$25.00
Annual$100.00
Monthly avg$8.33

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