EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) Given Consensus Rating of “Hold” by Brokerages

Shares of EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the twenty-nine research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, sixteen have given a hold rating, eleven have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $135.4815.

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on EOG. Piper Sandler lowered their price objective on EOG Resources from $129.00 to $124.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. Johnson Rice decreased their price target on EOG Resources from $145.00 to $135.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Raymond James Financial restated a “strong-buy” rating and set a $153.00 price target on shares of EOG Resources in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Capital One Financial decreased their price objective on shares of EOG Resources from $131.00 to $130.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, KeyCorp cut shares of EOG Resources from an “overweight” rating to a “sector weight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th.

EOG Resources Stock Down 1.5%

NYSE:EOG opened at $106.43 on Friday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $106.72 and its 200-day simple moving average is $112.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a quick ratio of 1.43 and a current ratio of 1.62. EOG Resources has a fifty-two week low of $101.59 and a fifty-two week high of $135.87. The stock has a market capitalization of $57.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.60, a P/E/G ratio of 8.97 and a beta of 0.49.

EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The energy exploration company reported $2.71 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.42 by $0.29. EOG Resources had a net margin of 24.49% and a return on equity of 19.80%. The company had revenue of $5.85 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.48 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.89 earnings per share. EOG Resources’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts anticipate that EOG Resources will post 11.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

EOG Resources Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 16th will be issued a dividend of $1.02 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 16th. This represents a $4.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.8%. EOG Resources’s payout ratio is 40.64%.

Trending Headlines about EOG Resources

Here are the key news stories impacting EOG Resources this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent bullish commentary highlights that EOG’s operational execution, capital allocation and shareholder-return initiatives could drive longer‑term upside, supporting investor confidence despite near-term headwinds. EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
• Neutral Sentiment: Scotiabank cut its price target to $123 (from $130) and kept a Sector Perform rating — a modestly bearish tweak that signals the bank expects stable production but less near‑term upside than before. Scotiabank Lowers EOG PT to $123
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs trimmed its price target to $123 (from $125) and maintained a neutral rating — another small downside adjustment that keeps the stock in the “wait-and-see” camp for near-term returns. Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on EOG
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays lowered its price target to $133 (from $136) and kept an equal‑weight rating — another analyst adjustment that trims corridor upside but still implies meaningful potential above current levels. Barclays Lowers EOG Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings previews flag a material near‑term risk: EOG is due to report Q4 2025 results and analysts are forecasting a double‑digit drop in profits year‑over‑year, which increases downside risk around the print. EOG Q4 2025 Earnings: What to Expect
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded EOG from a “hold” to a “strong sell,” a sharp stance that can pressure sentiment and may prompt additional selling from momentum-sensitive funds. Zacks Downgrades EOG to Strong Sell

Insider Activity

In related news, COO Jeffrey R. Leitzell sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.68, for a total value of $211,360.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 54,979 shares in the company, valued at $5,810,180.72. This trade represents a 3.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.13% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of EOG. Cullen Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in EOG Resources by 4.7% in the second quarter. Cullen Capital Management LLC now owns 576,470 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock valued at $68,952,000 after purchasing an additional 25,753 shares during the last quarter. Kiker Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of EOG Resources in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $627,000. Railway Pension Investments Ltd boosted its stake in shares of EOG Resources by 6.9% during the 2nd quarter. Railway Pension Investments Ltd now owns 449,100 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock valued at $53,717,000 after buying an additional 28,800 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of EOG Resources by 9.1% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 61,742 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock valued at $7,386,000 after buying an additional 5,156 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of EOG Resources by 11.1% during the third quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 172,617 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock worth $19,354,000 after buying an additional 17,195 shares in the last quarter. 89.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About EOG Resources

EOG Resources, Inc (NYSE: EOG) is an independent exploration and production company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Tracing its corporate origins to Enron Oil & Gas Company in the late 1990s, the company established itself as a stand‑alone E&P operator and has grown into one of the largest U.S. upstream producers. EOG focuses on the exploration, development and production of crude oil, condensate, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs).

As an upstream-focused company, EOG’s core activities include geologic and geophysical exploration, drilling and completion of wells, reservoir development, and the marketing of hydrocarbon production.