LVM Capital Management Ltd. MI trimmed its position in shares of EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG – Free Report) by 17.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 74,505 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock after selling 15,374 shares during the period. LVM Capital Management Ltd. MI’s holdings in EOG Resources were worth $7,824,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its position in shares of EOG Resources by 64.1% in the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 3,728,128 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock worth $445,921,000 after buying an additional 1,456,928 shares during the period. Capital World Investors raised its position in EOG Resources by 1.4% during the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 54,907,949 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock valued at $6,156,495,000 after buying an additional 782,426 shares during the period. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd purchased a new stake in EOG Resources in the 3rd quarter worth about $87,193,000. TD Asset Management Inc lifted its stake in EOG Resources by 288.1% in the 3rd quarter. TD Asset Management Inc now owns 892,482 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock worth $100,065,000 after acquiring an additional 662,539 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its position in EOG Resources by 140.6% during the 4th quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 1,102,999 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock worth $115,826,000 after acquiring an additional 644,569 shares during the period. 89.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Transactions at EOG Resources
In related news, CFO Ann D. Janssen sold 4,161 shares of EOG Resources stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $140.04, for a total transaction of $582,706.44. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 100,246 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,038,449.84. This trade represents a 3.99% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, COO Jeffrey R. Leitzell sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $130.00, for a total transaction of $260,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 88,045 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,445,850. The trade was a 2.22% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 14,532 shares of company stock valued at $1,877,405. Corporate insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
EOG Resources Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:EOG opened at $143.25 on Thursday. EOG Resources, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $101.59 and a fifty-two week high of $143.73. The stock has a market capitalization of $76.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.72, a P/E/G ratio of 3.64 and a beta of 0.44. The business has a 50-day moving average of $121.66 and a two-hundred day moving average of $113.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a current ratio of 1.63 and a quick ratio of 1.42.
EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The energy exploration company reported $2.27 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.20 by $0.07. EOG Resources had a net margin of 22.00% and a return on equity of 18.67%. The company had revenue of $5.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.36 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.74 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up .9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that EOG Resources, Inc. will post 11.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.
EOG Resources Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 16th will be issued a $1.02 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 16th. This represents a $4.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. EOG Resources’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 44.79%.
Trending Headlines about EOG Resources
Here are the key news stories impacting EOG Resources this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bernstein raised its price target on EOG to $167 from $126 (maintaining a Market Perform rating), citing updated crude price and crack-spread assumptions — this increases upside expectations and supports the stock rally. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Truist Securities initiated coverage of EOG with a Hold and set a $146 price target — a neutral stance that still provides a modest upside reference for investors. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: EOG scheduled its Q1 2026 earnings conference call and webcast for May 6, giving investors a near-term catalyst (and a date to watch for production, capital allocation and cash-return plans). Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Market coverage pieces and sector roundups (Zacks, MarketBeat) continue to highlight EOG alongside peers, keeping the name on investors’ radar but not delivering a clear directional push. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Globe and Mail notes a new rating from TD Cowen — the headline indicates fresh analyst attention but the article does not clearly state an upgrade/downgrade in the feed, so its immediate impact is uncertain. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CFO Ann Janssen sold 4,161 shares (about $583k) in a disclosed transaction — notable insider sales can create short-term investor caution even if the stake retained remains large. Read More.
EOG Resources Profile
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.
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