Golar LNG (GLNG) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Golar LNG reported quarterly earnings of $0.30 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $0.48 per share, and showing a decline from $0.90 per share a year ago, indicating a significant earnings surprise of -37.50% [1] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $65.47 million for the quarter ended December 2024, which was 5.16% below the consensus estimate and a decrease from $78.65 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Golar LNG has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times, but has not beaten revenue estimates during the same period [2] Stock Performance - Golar LNG shares have declined approximately 9.1% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 1.3% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating expectations for outperformance in the near future based on favorable estimate revisions [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.44 on revenues of $58.2 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.62 on revenues of $428.19 million [7] - The outlook for the Transportation - Shipping industry, where Golar LNG operates, is currently in the bottom 31% of Zacks industries, which may impact stock performance [8]