Venture Global (VG) CFO Jonathan W Thayer Sells $1.4M of Stock
Key Points
- Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Thayer sold 111,111 shares of Venture Global, Inc. on October 20, 2026, for a total value of about $1.41 million.
- The transaction was executed under a pre-planned trading arrangement, leaving the CFO with no remaining direct shares in the energy firm.
- The company pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share, offering a dividend yield of 1.25% with a payout ratio of 5.5%.
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Venture Global, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Thayer sold 111,111 shares of the company on October 20, 2026. According to a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the transaction carried a total value of $1,411,243.03, executed at an average price of $12.70 per share.
Inside Jonathan Thayer's Venture Global Trade
The planned sale cut Thayer's direct holdings down to zero shares, representing a 100% reduction in his stake. Venture Global closed at $12.61 on the day of the transaction.
Other Institutional Activity in Venture Global, Inc.
Institutional investors have adjusted their positions in the company during recent reporting periods. Allianz Asset Management GmbH reduced its holdings by 79,068,453 shares, ending with 172,261,658 shares worth about $2.17 billion. Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. grew its holdings by 2,234,133 shares, ending with 15,644,297 shares worth about $197.27 million. Blackstone Inc added 14,091,170 shares, ending with 14,291,170 shares worth about $180.21 million. TCW Group, Inc. grew its holdings by 10,734,922 shares, ending with 14,238,601 shares worth about $179.55 million. Tortoise Capital Advisors, LLC opened a new position, adding 4,779,926 shares to end with 9,559,853 shares worth about $120.55 million.
Venture Global, Inc. Stock Down 1.6%
The stock recently traded around $12.61 as of October 20, 2026, sitting roughly 28.4% below its 52-week high of $17.62 and about 120.5% above its 52-week low of $5.72.
Recent Earnings
The company reported financial results for a trailing twelve-month period with revenue of $16.95 billion and earnings of $1.27 per share. The next earnings report is scheduled for November 10, 2026.
Dividend
Venture Global provides shareholders an annual dividend rate of $0.16 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 1.25%. The payout ratio sits at 5.5%, meaning the firm uses a small portion of its earnings to fund the dividend distribution.
Insider Buying and Selling at Venture Global, Inc.
Recent insider activity includes multiple transactions ahead of this filing. General Counsel and Secretary Keith D. Larson sold 394,978 shares on October 14, 2026, followed by another sale of 389,679 shares on October 15, 2026, both under pre-planned arrangements.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street analysts maintain coverage on the stock. Mizuho, Wells Fargo, Scotiabank, and Bernstein previously issued updates, while Wells Fargo upgraded the stock to an Overweight rating with a $21.00 price target on October 20, 2026. The consensus recommendation stands at a buy with a mean price target of $17.22.
About Venture Global, Inc.
Venture Global, Inc. operates as a liquefied natural gas provider based in Arlington, Virginia. The firm handles the development, construction, and operation of production facilities, natural gas transport, and regasification infrastructure globally.
Bottom Line
Investors will look ahead to the company's upcoming earnings report on November 10, 2026, for further financial updates. Insider transactions and institutional filings will continue to provide visibility into how executives and major funds manage their holdings.
Source: Jonathan W Thayer's Form 4 filing on $VG (Oct 20, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts