Operating
Deferred Revenue
Cheniere Energy Deferred Revenue decreased by 45.2% to -$45.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 21.1%, from -$57.00M to -$45.00M. 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 collection, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of previously paid obligations.
Detailed definition
Represents the net change in payments 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 long-term take-or-pay contracts often show significant deferred revenue.
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operating_increase_decrease_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 | $91.00M | -$24.00M | $33.00M | $82.00M | $33.00M | -$126.00M | $105.00M | -$42.00M | $65.00M | -$26.00M | -$57.00M | -$31.00M | -$45.00M |
| 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-$126.00M – $105.00M
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 deferred revenue?
- Cheniere Energy (LNG) reported deferred revenue of -$45.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Cheniere Energy's deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Cheniere Energy's deferred revenue increased by 21.1% year-over-year, from -$57.00M to -$45.00M.
- What does deferred revenue mean?
- The net change in cash received from customers for work not yet completed.