LNG Cheniere Energy dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Cheniere Energy's most recent dividend payment of $0.5 per share was made to shareholders on record before Nov 8, 2024. The payout stands at $1.81 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 0.86%. The latest LNG stock dividend of $0.5 is an increase from the previous $0.435 distribution, representing a growth of 15%.
Key dates
- LNG last dividend date: Nov 8, 2024
LNG dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Dividend yield
LNG has a dividend yield of 0.86% which is below the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Energy sector average of 4.4%, Cheniere Energy's dividend yield is 80% lower.
Dividend history
Cheniere Energy has been paying dividends for the last three 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 22% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 8%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11.4% which is lower than the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 56.9%, Cheniere Energy's payout ratio is 80% 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 | 4.99% | $2.69 | 58.1% |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 4.53% | $6.52 | 71.3% |
| OKE Oneok Inc | 3.88% | $3.96 | 83.9% |
| SRE Sempra Energy | 2.82% | $2.48 | 54.1% |
| LNG Cheniere Energy Inc | 0.86% | $1.81 | 11.4% |
| MMLP Martin Midstream Partners Lp | 0.5% | $0.02 | 18.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cheniere Energy pay a dividend?
Yes, Cheniere Energy has been paying dividends for the last three years.
When was LNG's last dividend?
Cheniere Energy's last dividend ex-date was on Nov 8, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.5 per share.
How much dividend does Cheniere Energy pay (per share)?
LNG's annualized dividend per share is $1.81.
What is Cheniere Energy's dividend yield?
Currently Cheniere Energy's dividend yield is 0.86%.
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 11.4%.
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. Data from 
and Sharadar.