Golar LNG Sees 26.7% EPS Growth and 77.3% Revenue Gain Ahead of Q4 Report
Wall Street expects Golar LNG to report $0.38 EPS for the quarter ended December 2025, up 26.7% year-over-year on revenues of $116.06 million, a 77.3% increase. Analysts’ Most Accurate Estimate exceeds the consensus, generating a +9.33% Earnings ESP while the stock holds a Zacks Rank #4.
1. Consensus Outlook and Estimates
Golar LNG is expected to post $0.38 in EPS for the quarter ended December 2025, reflecting a 26.7% year-over-year increase. Revenues are forecast at $116.06 million, up 77.3% compared to the prior year period, with results due on February 25.
2. Earnings ESP Analysis
The Most Accurate Estimate for EPS exceeds the consensus, producing a +9.33% Earnings ESP. This suggests analysts have revised forecasts upward based on recent developments in natural gas shipping operations.
3. Zacks Rank Implications
Despite the positive Earnings ESP, Golar LNG carries a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell), which reduces confidence in the likelihood of an actual EPS beat. Stocks with this rank and conflicting signals have shown uneven surprise outcomes.
4. Historical Surprise Performance
In the prior quarter, Golar LNG missed consensus EPS by 6.52%, reporting $0.43 versus $0.46 expected. The company has beaten estimates only once in the last four quarters, highlighting inconsistent earnings surprises.