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Golar (GLNG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Golar LNG (GLNG) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $130.5M, up 72% YoY, with adjusted EBITDA at $127.4M. The company announced a fourth FLNG unit, increasing capacity to 12.1M tonnes/year. It expects $800M EBITDA run rate by 2028 and $1.2B by 2030. Golar has $17B EBITDA backlog and $908.4M cash. Risks include equipment lead times and geopolitical uncertainty.

Original reporting
Published Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$GLNGBullishMed
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Why it matters

Earnings beat and strong backlog suggest continued growth, but leverage remains elevated.

02

Market read

First disclosure of Q2 2026 financials and forward guidance for Golar LNG, a material earnings event.

03

What to watch

Commodity price sensitivity; $100M earnings upside per $1 MMBtu price increase.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-earnings release

Background

Golar LNG Limited is a pure-play FLNG infrastructure provider reporting its Q2 2026 results.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$GLNGBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q2 2026 earnings call disclosed $130.5M revenue, $127.4M adjusted EBITDA, $38.3M net income and new guidance.

Expected impact

Potential upside as investors price in higher earnings and expanded FLNG capacity.

Evidence & confidence

First report of quarterly results with detailed financials and forward guidance.

Market effects

Highlights growth in FLNG infrastructure, may benefit related marine and LNG service providers.

Positive for Argentine LNG projects and potential contracts in the region.

Signals expanding demand for floating LNG solutions worldwide.

Counterpoint

Higher capital expenditures and debt could pressure margins if LNG prices soften.

Key entities

  • Karl Fredrik Staubo

    CEO of Golar LNG, provided commentary on expansion and market outlook.

  • Eduardo Maranhao

    CFO of Golar LNG, presented financial details.

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