Why Is Venture Global (VG) Up 11.4% Since Last Earnings Report?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Venture Global (VG). Shares have added about 11.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Venture Global due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

VG Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher LNG Volumes

Venture Globalreported second-quarter 2026 earnings of 51 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents by 4.08%. The bottom line skyrocketed 264.3% from 14 cents in the year-ago quarter.

Quarterly revenues rose 47.6% year over year to $4.58 billion and topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.50 billion by 1.64%. Higher LNG sales volumes, led by Plaquemines commissioning, and stronger LNG sales prices net of feed gas costs drove the results. Venture Global exported 127 cargoes during the quarter.

VG Benefits From Higher LNG Sales Volumes

LNG volumes sold increased 41.7% year over year to 466.4 trillion British thermal units, or TBtu, from 329.2 TBtu. Exported LNG volumes rose 44.6% to 478.3 TBtu from 330.8 TBtu.

Plaquemines accounted for 90 cargoes, while Calcasieu Pass contributed 37. The company also exported its 1,000th cargo across its projects, reaching the milestone about four years after its first export.

Venture Global Posts Strong Operating Profit Growth

Income from operations climbed 110.8% year over year to $2.19 billion from $1.04 billion. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased 78.8% to $2.49 billion from $1.39 billion, with the EBITDA margin reaching 54%.

Net income attributable to common stockholders was $1.35 billion compared with $368 million a year earlier. Higher sales volumes and better LNG sales prices net of feed gas costs were the primary contributors to the EBITDA increase.

VG Sees Mixed Expense Trends in the Quarter

Cost of sales increased to $1.66 billion from $1.42 billion as LNG volumes rose. Operating and maintenance expenses advanced to $335 million from $217 million, reflecting increased commissioning work at Plaquemines and a larger fleet of Venture Global-owned ships in operation.

General and administrative expenses were $112 million compared with $103 million a year ago. Development expenses fell to $23 million from $57 million, while depreciation and amortization declined to $260 million from $267 million. Total operating expenses were $2.39 billion versus $2.06 billion.

Venture Global Advances Plaquemines & CP2

Plaquemines remains in the final stages of construction, commissioning and assurance testing ahead of Phase 1 commercial operations. Venture Global continues to target Phase 1 commercial operations in the fourth quarter of 2026 and Phase 2 in mid-2027.

CP2 remains on schedule for first LNG in the second half of 2027. The project had 16 liquefaction modules on site, roofs raised on all four LNG storage tanks, and five gas and steam turbines on foundations. Engineering was 100% complete and procurement stood at 79%.

VG Raises Full-Year EBITDA Guidance

Venture Global raised its 2026 consolidated adjusted EBITDA guidance to $8.70-$9.10 billion from $8.20-$8.50 billion. The updated range assumes a fixed liquefaction fee of $12.50-$13.50 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) for remaining unsold cargoes. A $1 per MMBtu change in the fee is expected to move full-year adjusted EBITDA by $180-$210 million.

The company expects 500-518 cargoes in 2026, including 149-154 from Calcasieu Pass and 351-364 from Plaquemines. As of Aug. 11, 91% of expected 2026 cargoes were contracted at a weighted-average liquefaction fee of $5.05 per MMBtu, while 75% of expected 2027 cargoes were contracted.

Venture Global Expands Liquidity & Shareholder Returns

Cash and restricted cash totaled $4.60 billion as of June 30, 2026, while total assets reached $61.52 billion. The company also had a $2-billion corporate revolving credit facility that remained undrawn and fully available.

Venture Global refinanced $5.30 billion of capital since the start of the second quarter, generating more than $100 million of expected annual interest and coupon savings. The board raised the quarterly dividend 122% to 4 cents per share, payable Sept. 30, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 15.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

In the past month, investors have witnessed a upward trend in estimates review.

The consensus estimate has shifted 10.87% due to these changes.

VGM Scores

Currently, Venture Global has a strong Growth Score of A, a score with the same score on the momentum front. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for value investors.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

Estimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. It comes with little surprise Venture Global has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry Player

Venture Global belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry. Another stock from the same industry, Viper Energy Partners (VNOM), has gained 7.2% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended June 2026.

Viper Energy reported revenues of $677 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +127.9%. EPS of $0.76 for the same period compares with $0.41 a year ago.

Viper Energy is expected to post earnings of $0.53 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +32.5%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +7.2%.

Viper Energy has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of B.

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