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Increase (Decrease) in Margin Deposits Outstanding

Cheniere Energy Increase (Decrease) in Margin Deposits Outstanding increased by 888.9% to $213M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 619.5%, from -$41M to $213M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Margin Deposits Outstanding shows a downward trend with a -73.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase represents a cash outflow to meet margin requirements, often due to adverse price movements in hedged positions.

Detailed definition

Reflects the net change in cash collateral or margin deposits held with counterparties related to derivative and hedging...

Peer comparison

Common in energy marketing and trading firms; highly dependent on commodity price volatility and hedging strategy.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_margin_deposits_outstanding

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$108M$186M$430M-$309M-$287M-$133M-$71M-$27M-$55M$17M$71M$0$26M-$41M$63M-$47M-$27M$213M
QoQ Change+72.2%+131.2%-171.9%+7.1%+53.7%+46.6%+62.0%-103.7%+130.9%+317.6%-100.0%-257.7%+253.7%-174.6%+42.6%+888.9%
YoY Change-365.7%-130.9%+77.0%+90.6%+58.6%+123.9%+363.0%+147.3%-341.2%-11.3%-203.8%+619.5%
Range-$309M$430M
CAGR+17.3%
Avg YoY Growth+35.6%
Median YoY Growth+67.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheniere Energy's increase (decrease) in margin deposits outstanding?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) reported increase (decrease) in margin deposits outstanding of $213M in Q1 2026.
How has Cheniere Energy's increase (decrease) in margin deposits outstanding changed year-over-year?
Cheniere Energy's increase (decrease) in margin deposits outstanding increased by 619.5% year-over-year, from -$41M to $213M.
What is the long-term trend for Cheniere Energy's increase (decrease) in margin deposits outstanding?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), Cheniere Energy's increase (decrease) in margin deposits outstanding has grown at a -73.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $741M to -$52M.
What does increase (decrease) in margin deposits outstanding mean?
The net change in cash held as collateral for trading or hedging activities.