Venture Global (NYSE:VG) Price Target Raised to $12.00

Venture Global (NYSE:VG) had its target price boosted by Citigroup from $9.00 to $12.00 in a research note released on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. UBS Group lowered their price target on Venture Global from $18.00 to $16.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Venture Global in a report on Tuesday. Raymond James Financial assumed coverage on shares of Venture Global in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $11.00 target price on the stock. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on shares of Venture Global in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. They issued an “underweight” rating and a $8.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Venture Global from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $13.34.

Venture Global Stock Up 1.6%

NYSE VG opened at $12.48 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.24. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $9.05 and its two-hundred day moving average is $9.70. The company has a market capitalization of $30.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.51 and a beta of 5.70. Venture Global has a 1-year low of $5.72 and a 1-year high of $19.50.

Venture Global (NYSE:VG) last issued its earnings results on Monday, March 2nd. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $4.45 billion during the quarter. Venture Global had a return on equity of 27.96% and a net margin of 18.38%.Venture Global’s revenue was up 191.7% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts forecast that Venture Global will post 0.52 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Venture Global Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Monday, March 16th will be issued a dividend of $0.018 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 16th. This represents a $0.07 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. This is a positive change from Venture Global’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.02. Venture Global’s payout ratio is 8.14%.

Insider Transactions at Venture Global

In other Venture Global news, VP Fory Musser sold 1,000,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.90, for a total value of $10,900,000.00. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Insiders own 86.73% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Venture Global

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in VG. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. bought a new position in shares of Venture Global in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. MAI Capital Management acquired a new position in Venture Global during the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Venture Global during the 2nd quarter worth about $45,000. UMB Bank n.a. grew its holdings in Venture Global by 161.2% during the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 2,949 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 1,820 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Blue Trust Inc. increased its position in Venture Global by 1,750.0% in the 4th quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 3,700 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 3,500 shares in the last quarter.

Key Headlines Impacting Venture Global

Here are the key news stories impacting Venture Global this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 / FY2025 beat and outsized volume growth — Venture Global reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $13.8B, consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $6.3B and a Q4 EPS beat that analysts cited as the main driver of recent upside (higher LNG exports and volumes). Venture Global (VG) Reports $13.8B FY2025 Revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades / price-target lifts — Several firms have raised price targets or reiterated buys (notably BofA lifted its PT to $13 and kept a Buy), which supports near‑term demand from institutional investors. BofA Sees Bright 2026/27 for Venture Global
• Positive Sentiment: New LNG contract adds revenue visibility — VG signed a five‑year LNG supply deal with Trafigura for 0.5 MTPA starting in 2026, increasing contracted volumes and cash‑flow stability. Venture Global Inks LNG Supply Pact With Trafigura Group
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend adds modest investor interest — Management declared a small quarterly dividend, which can attract some income-sensitive flows despite the low yield.
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst views and valuation debate — Coverage is split (Buy/Hold/Sell), so analyst support is uneven; average price target (~$13) shows upside but also highlights differing views on leverage and valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: Potential arbitration exposure — Venture Global disclosed that BP is seeking at least ~$3.7B in an arbitration matter, a material legal liability that raises downside risk until resolved. BP seeks award of at least $3.7 billion
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — VP Fory Musser sold 1,000,000 shares (~$10.9M at ~$10.90), which can be read as a near‑term supply signal. SEC filing: Insider sale
• Negative Sentiment: Options market caution — Reports of unusually large put activity suggest some traders are hedging or speculating on a pullback, which could amplify downside volatility.

Venture Global Company Profile

Venture Global (NYSE: VG) is a Houston-based energy company that develops, constructs and operates large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities in the United States. The company focuses on converting domestically produced natural gas into LNG for shipment to international markets, positioning itself as a supplier of pipeline-quality gas in vessel-ready form for global customers.

Venture Global’s core activities include site development, engineering and construction of liquefaction and export terminals, commissioning and ongoing operations of those facilities, and commercial marketing of LNG under both long-term and short-term contracts.