Last dividend date: Nov 9, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.74%
Payout ratio: 16.1%
Cheniere Energy's most recent dividend payment of $0.625 per share was made to shareholders on record before Nov 9, 2026. The payout stands at $2.29 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 0.75%. The latest LNG stock dividend of $0.625 is an increase from the previous $0.555 distribution, representing a growth of 13%.
LNG dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Cheniere Energy Dividend yield
LNG has a dividend yield of 0.75% which is below the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Energy sector average of 4.23%, Cheniere Energy's dividend yield is 82% lower. The historical 5-year average of LNG's dividend yield is 0.9%, which is above the current yield.
LNG Dividend history
Cheniere Energy has been paying dividends for the last five years. According to our data LNG has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 11% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 44% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 23%.
Cheniere Energy Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | $0.625 | 0.8% |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $0.555 | 0.84% |
| May 11, 2026 | $0.555 | 0.9% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.555 | 0.99% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.555 | 0.99% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.5 | 0.87% |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.5 | 0.83% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.5 | 0.86% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5 | 0.88% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.435 | 0.95% |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.435 | 1.08% |
| Feb 5, 2024 | $0.435 | 1.04% |
| Nov 8, 2023 | $0.435 | 0.95% |
| Aug 8, 2023 | $0.395 | 0.97% |
| May 9, 2023 | $0.395 | 1.01% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | $0.395 | 0.98% |
| Nov 7, 2022 | $0.395 | 0.81% |
| Aug 8, 2022 | $0.33 | 0.89% |
| May 9, 2022 | $0.33 | 0.74% |
| Feb 4, 2022 | $0.33 | 0.58% |
| Nov 2, 2021 | $0.33 | 0.31% |
Cheniere Energy dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
LNG has a payout ratio of 16.1% which is lower than the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 53.4%, Cheniere Energy's payout ratio is 70% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
LNG dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CQP Cheniere Energy Partners LP | 5.34% | $3.33 | 58.2% |
| OKE Oneok Inc | 4.8% | $4.28 | 66.4% |
| SRE Sempra | 4.12% | $3.26 | 69.6% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 3.24% | $7.05 | 51.5% |
| MMLP Martin Midstream Partners Lp | 0.97% | $0.02 | N/A |
| LNG Cheniere Energy Inc | 0.74% | $2.29 | 16.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cheniere Energy pay a dividend?
Yes, Cheniere Energy has been paying dividends for the last five years.
When was LNG's last dividend?
Cheniere Energy's last dividend ex-date was on Nov 9, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.625 per share.
How much dividend does Cheniere Energy pay (per share)?
LNG's annualized dividend per share is $2.29.
What is Cheniere Energy's dividend yield?
Currently Cheniere Energy's dividend yield is 0.75%.
How often does Cheniere Energy pay dividends?
Cheniere Energy has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Cheniere Energy's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Cheniere Energy is 16.1%.
Does Cheniere Energy pay a good dividend?
Cheniere Energy's dividend yield is below the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.