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Highlights

  • Wall Street Zen lowers Golar LNG rating from "hold" to "sell."
  • Zacks Research shifts rating from "hold" to "strong sell" earlier this month.
  • Analysts project FY EPS of 1.39 despite mixed quarterly performance.

Golar LNG (NASDAQ: GLNG) has come under renewed analyst scrutiny following a downgrade from Wall Street Zen, moving its rating from “hold” to “sell.” This downgrade comes amid a flurry of updated research notes, reflecting mixed sentiment surrounding the company’s financial outlook and sector performance.

Riley recently reiterated its “neutral” stance on the stock, maintaining a USD44.50 price target as of August 25th. Earlier in the month, Zacks Research downgraded GLNG from a “hold” to a “strong sell,” citing concerns over near-term earnings momentum. Meanwhile, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating in May, underscoring the divided views among analysts. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently carries an average rating of “Moderate Buy,” with a consensus price target of USD49.17.

In its most recent earnings report on August 14th, Golar LNG reported quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of USD0.26, which missed analysts’ consensus estimate of USD0.29 by USD0.03. Quarterly revenue came in at USD75.67 million, also below the USD79.37 million consensus. Despite the revenue miss, the company reported a positive return on equity of 6.36%, though net margin remained negative at 2.83%.

Looking ahead, equities analysts expect Golar LNG to post a full-year EPS of 1.39, reflecting expectations for steady performance through the remainder of the fiscal year. The company operates across three business segments—FLNG, Corporate and Other, and Shipping—covering liquefaction, transportation, regasification, and vessel management services.