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Venture Global, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 10 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 1 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Plaquemines volumes lifted earnings: Third-quarter net income attributable to common stockholders rose about $2.1 billion and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA about $1.1 billion versus the prior-year quarter. Drivers were higher volumes from Plaquemines commissioning and higher prices net of feed gas. Source
  • Full-year EBITDA guidance raised: Full-year 2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $10.0 billion to $10.3 billion, up from $8.7 billion to $9.1 billion previously. Source
  • Plaquemines Phase 1 began operating: Phase 1 of Plaquemines reached commercial operations on October 31, 2026, with six cargos loaded for SPA customers as of the release date. Source
  • CP2 first LNG narrowed to mid-2027: The CP2 timeline for first LNG production was narrowed to mid-year 2027. As of the release, 24 of 36 liquefaction modules are on site, with much of the gas pretreatment and power equipment. Source
  • 2.0 MTPA of contracts added: The company executed 2.0 mtpa of new or increased 20-year LNG offtake agreements during and following the third quarter. Source
  • Gas price changes could move guidance: Management noted, as in previous quarters, that domestic and international natural gas price changes could affect the Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance. Source
  • 2026 cargo export range raised: Calcasieu 152 - 154 cargos and Plaquemines 357 - 364 cargos for 2026, giving a total of 509 - 518, with the midpoint raised from the prior 500 - 518 range. Source
  • Frame agreements for power islands: Frame agreements with GE Vernova and Baker Hughes Energy Services cover up to 16 new 720 MW power island units and associated transformer and grid equipment, to support expansion of the island-mode network. Source

“Venture Global had an exceptional third quarter, with record sales and earnings, enabled by our team's best-in-class execution and LNG production at the high end of our anticipated range.”

Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$10.0 billion - $10.3 billionRaised from $8.7 - $9.1 billion
LNG cargo exports Source2026509 - 518 cargos in total; Calcasieu 152 - 154 cargos; Plaquemines 357 - 364 cargosRaised from 500 - 518 cargos
Non-controlling interest share of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Source2026$145 million - $155 million
Fixed liquefaction fee sensitivity Sourcefull year 2026$20 million - $30 million impact per $1.00/MMBtu change
CP2 Project first LNG production Sourcemid-year 2027mid-year 2027
Plaquemines Phase 2 commercial operations Sourcemid-2027mid-2027Kept
Plaquemines brownfield expansion SourceFID and first LNGFID mid 2027; first LNG 2029
CP2 brownfield expansion (10 mtpa) SourceFID and first productionFID early 2027; first production late 2028
Island-mode compute capacity Sourcelate 2028 to end of 2031delivery starts late 2028; approximately 5 GW by end of 2031New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised from $8.7 - $9.1 billion to $10.0 - $10.3 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Midpoint of the 2026 cargo export range raised, with the range tightened to 509 - 518 from 500 - 518. Source
  • New guidance: Island-mode compute capacity timing given for the first time, starting late 2028 and scaling to about 5 GW by end of 2031. Source
  • New: New 20-year SPA with ConocoPhillips to sell 1.0 mtpa starting in 2030. Source
  • New: Frame agreements entered in October 2026 with GE Vernova and Baker Hughes Energy Services for island-mode power equipment. Source
  • New: VGLNG secured a $3.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility for general corporate purposes, including certain CP2 and Plaquemines Expansion project costs. Source
  • New: Management describes a potential new line of business: an off-grid island-mode power and infrastructure network offering AI utility services for data centers. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue up 43% in quarter: Third-quarter revenue was $4.8 billion against $3.3 billion a year earlier. Nine-month revenue was $13.9 billion against $9.3 billion, an increase of 49%. Source
  • Operating income up 74% in quarter: Income from operations was $2.3 billion in the third quarter against $1.3 billion a year earlier. Nine-month income from operations was $5.6 billion against $3.4 billion. Source
  • Plaquemines volumes lifted earnings: Third-quarter net income attributable to common stockholders rose about $2.1 billion and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA about $1.1 billion versus the prior-year quarter. Drivers were higher volumes from Plaquemines commissioning and higher prices net of feed gas. Source
  • Diluted EPS rose in both periods: Third-quarter diluted EPS was $0.96 against $0.16 a year earlier. Nine-month diluted EPS was $1.66 against $0.45. Source
  • Full-year EBITDA guidance raised: Full-year 2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $10.0 billion to $10.3 billion, up from $8.7 billion to $9.1 billion previously. Source

LNG facilities and project timing

  • Calcasieu produced 37 cargos: The Calcasieu facility produced 37 cargos in the third quarter, in line with prior expectations and above its SPA obligations. Source
  • Plaquemines Phase 1 began operating: Phase 1 of Plaquemines reached commercial operations on October 31, 2026, with six cargos loaded for SPA customers as of the release date. Source
  • Plaquemines expansion equipment ordered: Much of the long lead-time equipment for the Plaquemines brownfield expansion has been ordered, including eight liquefaction trains and gas compressor systems for the Cloud Connector Pipeline. Source
  • CP2 first LNG narrowed to mid-2027: The CP2 timeline for first LNG production was narrowed to mid-year 2027. As of the release, 24 of 36 liquefaction modules are on site, with much of the gas pretreatment and power equipment. Source

“Our strong operational performance and outlook on pricing have allowed us to raise the midpoint of our volume and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance for FY 2026, and we remain confident in our business heading into next year,”

Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel

Customers and long-term contracts

  • 2.0 MTPA of contracts added: The company executed 2.0 mtpa of new or increased 20-year LNG offtake agreements during and following the third quarter. Source
  • ConocoPhillips SPA for 2030 start: New 20-year SPA with ConocoPhillips for 1.0 mtpa, starting in 2030. Source
  • China Gas SPA tied to CP2 Expansion: New 20-year SPA with China Gas for 0.5 mtpa, starting at COD for the CP2 Expansion Project. Source
  • Existing customer SPA increased: An existing 20-year SPA was increased by 0.5 mtpa with a customer the document describes as high credit quality. Source

Pricing, feed gas and guidance drivers

  • Calcasieu nine-month price drag: Nine-month LNG sales prices net of feed gas were lower, mainly because Calcasieu moved from commissioning sales agreements to post-COD SPAs in April 2025, partly offsetting volume gains. Source
  • Gas price changes could move guidance: Management noted, as in previous quarters, that domestic and international natural gas price changes could affect the Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance. Source
  • 2026 cargo export range raised: Calcasieu 152 - 154 cargos and Plaquemines 357 - 364 cargos for 2026, giving a total of 509 - 518, with the midpoint raised from the prior 500 - 518 range. Source

“We are also excited about a potential new, additive line of business for the Company: expanding our existing and proven capabilities building and operating an island-mode power and infrastructure network”

Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Total assets up $18.0 billion: Total assets were $68.1 billion at September 30, 2026, an increase of $18.0 billion from $50.1 billion a year earlier. Source
  • $3.0 billion revolver secured: VGLNG secured a $3.0 billion 364-day revolving facility for general corporate purposes, including certain CP2 Expansion and Plaquemines Expansion project costs. Source
  • Equity bridge loan largely repaid: Since the start of 2026, the company repaid $2.8 billion of the $3.0 billion Equity Bridge Loan that supported CP2 Project construction. Source
  • Quarterly dividend declared: The board declared a cash dividend of $0.04 per share on both Class A and Class B common stock. Source

Island-mode AI utility build-out

  • Frame agreements for power islands: Frame agreements with GE Vernova and Baker Hughes Energy Services cover up to 16 new 720 MW power island units and associated transformer and grid equipment, to support expansion of the island-mode network. Source
  • Two sites for island-mode power: The network is planned at two sites in Cameron and Plaquemines Parishes, about 250 miles apart, to offer compute capacity without reliance on public electricity or water supply. Source
  • Existing LNG assets cited as base: The company cites about 15,000 acres of controlled land, roughly 13 bcf/d of pipeline capacity, about 4 GW of existing power, and a 1,000-person in-house execution and EPC team as existing strengths. Source
  • Management frames it as AI utility: Management describes the frame agreements as a defining step toward what it believes will be the first fully vertically integrated AI Utility, combining energy and infrastructure. Source

Coming up, as management said on 10 November 2026

  • Calcasieu fourth-quarter output: Management expects modestly higher fourth-quarter production at Calcasieu, citing cooler weather and completed summer maintenance. Source
  • Calcasieu investments planned for 2027: The company plans incremental investments at Calcasieu during 2027, which it expects to enhance production volumes from late 2027. Source
  • Dividend payment and record dates: The $0.04 per share dividend is payable December 31, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • External: Changes in domestic and international natural gas prices could affect the Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance, as management noted in previous quarters. Source
  • Financial: Each $1.00/MMBtu change in fixed liquefaction fees changes full-year 2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA by $20 million to $30 million. Source
  • Regulatory: The Plaquemines brownfield expansion timeline is conditioned on regulatory approvals. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management states the Phase 2 COD remains on target for mid-2027. Source
  • Met: Management states Calcasieu's third-quarter production was in line with prior expectations and above SPA obligations. Source
  • Not stated: Management narrowed the CP2 first LNG window to mid-year 2027, about 24 months after Phase 1 FID. No prior status is stated. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.