Venture Global (NYSE:VG – Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The company reported $0.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.46, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $4.76 billion during the quarter. Venture Global had a net margin of 21.24% and a return on equity of 34.08%. The business’s revenue was up 42.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.16 EPS.
Venture Global Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE VG traded up $0.41 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $12.21. 8,567,815 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 17,815,842. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.44. Venture Global has a 1 year low of $5.72 and a 1 year high of $17.62. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $13.59 and a 200 day simple moving average of $12.76. The stock has a market cap of $30.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.62 and a beta of 0.22.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of analysts have recently commented on VG shares. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $14.00 target price on shares of Venture Global in a research report on Tuesday. Scotiabank raised their price target on Venture Global from $15.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Venture Global in a research note on Wednesday, October 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Venture Global in a research report on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upgraded shares of Venture Global from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their price target for the company from $15.00 to $21.00 in a research report on Tuesday, October 20th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $16.87.
Insider Transactions at Venture Global
In other Venture Global news, COO Brian Cothran sold 152,660 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.15, for a total transaction of $2,465,459.00. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CAO Sarah Blake sold 1,000,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.02, for a total value of $14,020,000.00. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 2,493,553 shares of company stock worth $35,074,470 over the last three months. 84.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Venture Global
Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Artemis Investment Management LLP lifted its holdings in shares of Venture Global by 754.3% during the third quarter. Artemis Investment Management LLP now owns 7,143,406 shares of the company’s stock worth $90,293,000 after purchasing an additional 6,307,200 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in Venture Global by 135.6% in the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 4,174,444 shares of the company’s stock valued at $65,789,000 after buying an additional 2,402,771 shares during the period. Renaissance Technologies LLC increased its stake in Venture Global by 104.6% in the 1st quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 2,046,840 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,258,000 after buying an additional 1,046,300 shares during the period. CUSHING ASSET MANAGEMENT LP dba NXG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT raised its position in Venture Global by 34.6% during the 3rd quarter. CUSHING ASSET MANAGEMENT LP dba NXG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT now owns 1,870,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,637,000 after buying an additional 481,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Rubric Capital Management LP purchased a new position in Venture Global during the 1st quarter worth $23,640,000.
Key Venture Global News
Here are the key news stories impacting Venture Global this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter earnings and revenue exceeded analyst expectations. Revenue reached $4.76 billion, up 42.9% year over year, while earnings per share topped the $0.50 consensus estimate. Venture Global Q3 Profit Surges, Lifts FY26 Adj. EBITDA Guidance
- Positive Sentiment: The company raised its FY2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance, signaling stronger expected operating performance. Venture Global raises profit forecast, expands push into AI data center power infrastructure
- Positive Sentiment: Venture Global is pursuing power generation for hyperscaler data centers, seeking to build on its LNG business as demand for energy-intensive AI infrastructure grows. The company also aims to become the world’s largest gas exporter within about a year, offering potential avenues for expansion. Venture Global plans to become the world’s largest gas exporter and build power for data centers
- Neutral Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed its “market perform” rating and set a $14 price target, reflecting a neutral stance despite the reported upside to that target. Sanford C. Bernstein stock recommendations
Venture Global Company Profile
Venture Global, Inc is a U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company that develops, constructs and operates facilities to produce and export LNG. Its activities include sourcing natural gas, processing it into LNG and delivering the fuel to customers in international markets, often through long-term supply agreements.
Founded in 2013, the company is based in Arlington, Virginia, and focuses its LNG projects on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. Its facilities include Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines LNG, while it is also developing additional export capacity, including the proposed CP2 project.
Venture Global is led by co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Mike Sabel.
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