Operating
Change in Deferred Revenue
Cheniere Energy Change in Deferred Revenue decreased by 45.2% to -$45M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 21.1%, from -$57M to -$45M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates strong future demand and cash inflow, while a decrease suggests revenue recognition from previously collected cash.
Detailed definition
This represents the net change in cash received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or...
Peer comparison
Common in long-term contract businesses like LNG; peers with similar business models often show significant deferred revenue balances.
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change_in_deferred_revenueHistorical Data
13 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $91M | -$24M | $33M | $82M | $33M | -$126M | $105M | -$42M | $65M | -$26M | -$57M | -$31M | -$45M |
| QoQ Change | — | -126.4% | +237.5% | +148.5% | -59.8% | -481.8% | +183.3% | -140.0% | +254.8% | -140.0% | -119.2% | +45.6% | -45.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -9.9% | — | -425.0% | +28.0% | +66.7% | -38.1% | — | -35.7% | -19.2% | +21.1% |
Range-$126M – $105M
CAGR-20.9%
Avg YoY Growth-51.5%
Median YoY Growth-14.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cheniere Energy's change in deferred revenue?
- Cheniere Energy (LNG) reported change in deferred revenue of -$45M in Q1 2026.
- How has Cheniere Energy's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Cheniere Energy's change in deferred revenue increased by 21.1% year-over-year, from -$57M to -$45M.
- What does change in deferred revenue mean?
- The net change in payments received from customers for services not yet provided.