Venture Global Trims FY25 EBITDA Guidance Over LNG Price Fluctuations
ZACKS·2026-01-15 15:20

Company Overview - Venture Global Inc. (VG) is a U.S.-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) company that has updated its full-year operational and financial results, lowering its consolidated adjusted EBITDA guidance from $6.35-$6.50 billion to $6.18-$6.24 billion [1][9] Operational Performance - In the fourth quarter of 2025, VG exported a total of 128 LNG cargoes, achieving LNG sales of 478.3 trillion British thermal units (TBtu) at a weighted average fixed liquefaction fee of $5.15 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) [2][9] - The company exported 38 cargoes from its Calcasieu Pass facility and 90 cargoes from the Plaquemines LNG facility [2] Market Conditions - VG noted that Henry Hub spot prices and international LNG price fluctuations impacted the volumes and pricing of LNG cargoes during the quarter [3] - The company faced tight shipping conditions due to vessel availability constraints in the Atlantic Basin, which affected shipping schedules; however, the impact was partially mitigated by using owned and chartered vessels from its fleet [3] Future Outlook - The forward pricing scenario related to LNG pricing and shipping conditions showed recovery in February and March 2026, suggesting a supportive market environment for VG's business with potential for higher realized margins [4] - Since the announcement on January 12, 2026, Venture Global shares have increased by 7.3% [4]

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