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Cheniere Energy (LNG) Dividend

Cheniere Energy, Inc. · Energy · Oil & Gas Midstream · quarterly payer

$289.51

Overvalued · -45% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, Cheniere Energy (LNG) pays a quarterly dividend, or $2.50 a year, a 0.86% yield at its $289.51 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 9, 2026, paid Nov 17, 2026. It has raised its dividend 4 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

0.86%

Annual Dividend

$2.50

Payout Ratio

16%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Nov 9, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about LNG's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) has a forward dividend yield of 0.86%, based on an annual dividend of $2.50 per share and a share price of $289.51.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, LNG's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (75 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • LNG has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • LNG's next ex-dividend date is Nov 9, 2026, with payment on Nov 17, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, LNG pays out 16% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for LNG is $158.48 per share, 45% below the $289.51 share price, so LNG screens as overvalued.
  • Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 0 times across the 20 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 11.0% increase to $0.555 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 7, 2025.
  • Cheniere Energy (LNG) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in October in 3 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 11.0%, was declared on Oct 28, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "LNG Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/LNG

Is LNG a good dividend stock?

Yes

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.86% ($2.50/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (16%)
  • 215% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.86%
Payout Ratio
16%
Annual Dividend
$2.50
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 9, 2026
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.00
Market Cap
$59.1B
P/E Ratio
20.6
5-Yr Total Return
215%
52-Week Range
$186.20 – $330.73
Dividend Safety
B · 75/100
Ever Cut?
No

LNG dividend raises and cuts

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 0 times across the 20 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 11.0% increase to $0.555 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 7, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 7, 2025Raise$0.500 → $0.555+11.0%
Nov 8, 2024Raise$0.435 → $0.500+14.9%
Nov 8, 2023Raise$0.395 → $0.435+10.1%
Nov 7, 2022Raise$0.330 → $0.395+19.7%
Every LNG payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
LNG ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 9, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →LNG dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →LNG dividend calculator100 shares pay $250.00 a year, $62.50 each quarterCalculate →LNG total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LNG a good dividend stock?

Yes. Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.86% ($2.50/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is LNG undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, LNG's fair value is about $158.48 versus a $289.51 share price — so it looks overvalued (-45% vs. fair value).

Is LNG's dividend safe?

LNG has a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 4-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is LNG's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for LNG is about $158.48 per share, about 45% below the current $289.51 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is LNG a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data LNG screens as "yes" and overvalued. Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.86% ($2.50/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will LNG cut its dividend?

LNG earns a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does LNG pay a dividend?

Yes. Cheniere Energy, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.50 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.86%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of LNG pay?

At $2.50 per share a year, 100 shares of LNG pay $250.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $62.50 each quarter. Buying them costs about $28,951 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is LNG's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, LNG's forward dividend yield is 0.86%, based on a $2.50 annual dividend and a $289.51 share price.

What is LNG's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, LNG pays $2.50 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is LNG's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, LNG's payout ratio is 16% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has LNG grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, LNG has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

When is the next LNG ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for LNG is Nov 9, 2026.

LNG Dividend News

LNG
IncreaseLNG·Oct 30, 2026

Cheniere Energy Raises Quarterly Dividend 12.6% to $0.625

Cheniere Energy lifts its quarterly dividend 12.6% to $0.625 as stronger LNG volumes and higher guidance support another year of payout growth.

Income Calculator

At $2.50 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$62.50
Annual$250.00
Monthly avg$20.83
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