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Flex LNG - Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release
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Flex LNG - Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release News provided by Flex LNG Aug 19, 2026, 01:15 ET Share this article Share to X Share this article Share to X HAMILTON, Bermuda , Aug. ("Flex LNG" or the "Company") today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
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News provided by Flex LNG Aug 19, 2026, 01:15 ET Share this article Share to X Share this article Share to X HAMILTON, Bermuda , Aug. ("Flex LNG" or the "Company") today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Highlights: Vessel operating revenues of $106.8 million for the second quarter 2026, compared to $80.5 million for the first quarter 2026. Net income of $44.9 million and basic earnings per share of $0.83 for the second quarter 2026, compared to net income of $19.5 million and basic earnings per share of $0.36 for the first quarter 2026. Average Time Charter Equivalent ("TCE") rate of $86,119 per day for the second quarter 2026, compared to $65,729 per day for the first quarter 2026.
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LNG shipping
Flex LNG announced higher earnings and revenues for the second quarter compared to the previous period because shipping rates went up. Investors care because this shows healthy demand for moving natural gas globally.
What changed
Flex LNG released Q2 2026 financial results showing significant quarter-over-quarter growth in vessel operating revenues and net income.
Who wins / who loses
LNG shippers and energy transport providers benefit from higher day rates, while importers face higher freight costs.
Time horizon
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- $FLNGWatch — track, don’t rush
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- $GLNGWatch — track, don’t rush
A similar company in the gas shipping business that might also benefit from strong industry trends.
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- $TGPWatch — track, don’t rush
An energy shipping and pipeline company that tracks overall natural gas transport demand.
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- Monitor global natural gas spot prices and LNG export terminal utilization rates.
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- A sharp decline in global natural gas demand or a drop in average Time Charter Equivalent rates.
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