Get today's 1Q earnings results from Cheniere Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Zach Davis. NYSE: LNG #CFO #LNG $LNG #finance Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/eiaWPSTs
Cheniere Energy, Inc. today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026 and raised our Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow guidance for full year 2026. Our strong start to the year was enabled by safe and reliable operations at our facilities, as well as continued excellence in project execution. We set a quarterly record with 187 cargoes exported as we continue to bring new capacity online safely and ahead of schedule. Our upwardly revised financial guidance is driven primarily by an increased production forecast for the year by ~1 million tonnes, an improved margin outlook, and contributions from optimization activities achieved year-to-date both upstream and downstream of our facilities. During the first quarter, we deployed ~$1.2 billion under our comprehensive capital allocation plan, repurchasing ~2.7 million shares for ~$537 million, paying a quarterly dividend of $0.555 per share, funding ~$300 million of growth capex with equity, and repaying ~$253 million of long-term debt. Also in the quarter, we continued to receive recognition from the credit rating agencies, and are now solidly investment grade rated at both projects and at the unsecured corporate levels by the three major credit agencies. Looking ahead, we remain focused on maintaining safe and reliable operations and advancing our disciplined growth strategy so we can continue to reliably deliver the energy the world needs as well as sustainable long-term value to our stakeholders for decades to come. The excellent start to the year is a result of the dedication of our employees, customers and stakeholders and I look forward to our continued momentum. #Cheniere $LNG $CQP #LNG