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Cheniere Energy (LNG) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026
Cheniere Energy (LNG) reported revenue of $5.7B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +24% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 74.8%, net earnings $3.1B (53.5% of revenue).
Cheniere Energy, Q2 2026: revenue $5.7B (+24% year over year), operating margin 74.8%, net earnings $3.1B, operating cash flow $1.6B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.7B | -2% | +24% |
| Operating profit | $4.3B | — | +70% |
| Net earnings | $3.1B | — | +89% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.6B | +46% | +90% |
| Free cash flow | $398M | +16% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $5.7B in Q2 2026, up 24% year over year and down 2% from the previous quarter. LNG was the largest line at 98% of revenue. LNG added $1.2B year over year (up 27%), 109% of the total change. Other declined 27%.
Operating profit was $4.3B, a 74.8% margin (up 20.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 161% reached operating profit, above the 55% margin then. Total costs fell 32% while revenue rose 24%. Net earnings were $3.1B, up 89% year over year. The effective tax rate was 9.1%.
Operating cash flow was $1.6B (up 90% year over year), 43% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.38B of depreciation and amortization and $0.04B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $2.5B. Capital expenditures of $1.2B left free cash flow of $0.40B.
Questions
What was Cheniere Energy's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) reported revenue of $5.7B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +24% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before.
Was Cheniere Energy profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $4.3B (74.8% of revenue) and net earnings $3.1B.
Source: Cheniere Energy 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.