EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) reported fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share of $2.74, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.55. However, earnings decreased from the year-ago quarter’s $3.07.Total quarterly revenues of $5.59 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.89 billion. The top line declined from $6.36 billion in the prior-year quarter.Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.Better-than-expected quarterly earnings were driven by higher oil-equival ...

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EOG Resources (EOG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.74 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.55 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.07 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 7.45%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this oil and gas company would post earnings of $2.73 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.89, delivering a surprise of 5.86%.Over the last four quarters, the c ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 1-9743 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 47-0684736 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) Ident ...

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q4 2024 was $5.585 billion, a decrease of 6.5% from Q3 2024 and a full-year revenue of $23.698 billion, down from $24.186 billion in FY 2023[3]. - Net income for Q4 2024 was $1.251 billion, resulting in a net income per share of $2.23, compared to $1.673 billion and $2.95 per share in Q3 2024[3]. - EOG's operating income for 2023 was $9.603 billion, with total operating expenses amounting to $14.583 billion[65]. - The company reported a net interest expense for FY 2024 of $173 million to $177 million, compared to $175 million in 2023[57]. - For FY 2024, the Reported Net Income (GAAP) was $8,218 million, with an Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP) of $6,612 million, translating to $11.62 per diluted share[86]. - The company reported total operating revenues of $5,585 million in Q4 2024, a decrease of 12.1% from Q4 2023's $6,357 million[111]. - The company’s operating income for 2024 was $8,082 million, down 15.8% from $9,603 million in 2023[114]. Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Generated $1.3 billion of free cash flow in Q4 2024, contributing to a total of $5.4 billion for the full year, with $5.3 billion returned to shareholders[4]. - The company repurchased $981 million of shares in Q4 2024, totaling $3.2 billion for the full year, reducing share count by approximately 5% since 2023[7][35]. - Declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.975 per share, reflecting a 7% increase compared to 2024[34]. - Cash flow from operating activities totaled $11,340 million for 2023, with $3,255 million in Q1, $2,277 million in Q2, $2,704 million in Q3, and $3,104 million in Q4[70]. - Free cash flow for 2023 was $5,108 million, with an increase to $5,367 million projected for 2024, indicating a growth of about 5%[98]. Production and Reserves - EOG replaced 201% of 2024 production at a finding and development cost of $7.03 per Boe (GAAP) and $6.68 per Boe (Non-GAAP)[4]. - Total proved reserves increased by 6% in 2024, with extensions and discoveries adding 580 MMBoe and revisions other than price increasing reserves by 215 MMBoe, resulting in a 201% replacement ratio for total production[45]. - Proved reserves of crude oil and condensate increased from 1,756 MMBbl at the beginning of 2024 to 1,870 MMBbl at the end of the year, representing a net increase of 114 MMBbl[101]. - The company reported a total of 9,122 Bcf of natural gas reserves at the end of 2024, up from 8,930 Bcf at the beginning of the year, marking a net increase of 192 Bcf[101]. Capital Expenditures and Investment Plans - Announced a $6.2 billion capital plan for 2025 aimed at growing oil production by 3% and total production by 6%[4]. - The 2025 capital program is expected to range from $6.0 to $6.4 billion, focusing on exploration, development drilling, and strategic infrastructure projects[49]. - Total exploration and development expenditures for 2024 are projected to be $5,634 million, with significant allocations for development costs at $4,944 million[101]. Cost Management - Cash operating costs per Boe were $10.15 in Q4 2024, consistent with Q3 2024, and lower than the previous year[3][36]. - The company aims to mitigate costs and control capital expenditures amidst inflationary pressures, with a focus on operational efficiency[63]. - Total operating cost per Boe (including total exploration costs) was $26.86 in Q4 2024, compared to $25.20 in Q4 2023, indicating an increase of 6.6%[113]. Debt and Financial Position - Current and long-term debt increased to $4.752 billion in Q4 2024, with a debt-to-total capitalization ratio of 13.9%[3]. - The net debt-to-total capitalization ratio (Non-GAAP) was -8.7% as of December 31, 2024, indicating a strong financial position with more cash than debt[100]. - The debt-to-total capitalization (GAAP) ratio was 13.9% as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a stable leverage position[100]. Market and Pricing - The benchmark price for WTI crude oil is projected at $75.72 per barrel, down from $77.61 per barrel in 2024[57]. - Natural gas liquids realizations as a percentage of WTI are expected to range from 30.0% to 40.0%, with a midpoint of 35.0%[57]. - The composite average operating revenues per barrel of oil equivalent decreased to $60.97 in 2024 from $67.30 in 2023, a decline of approximately 19.4%[115]. Strategic Initiatives - EOG has entered into a strategic participation agreement with Bapco Energies for natural gas exploration in Bahrain, with planned drilling activity in 2025[52]. - The company is actively addressing cybersecurity threats and regulatory compliance to safeguard its operations and data integrity[63].

HOUSTON, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) today reported fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results. The attached supplemental financial tables and schedules for the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures and related definitions, along with a related presentation, are also available on EOG's website at http://investors.eogresources.com/investors. Key Financial Results In millions of USD, except per-share, per-Boe and ratio data GAAP 4Q 2024 3Q 2024 2Q 2 ...

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Core Viewpoint - EOG Resources, Inc. is expected to report its fourth-quarter 2024 results on February 27, with adjusted earnings anticipated to show a year-over-year improvement despite challenges in natural gas pricing [1][2][5]. Earnings Performance - In the last reported quarter, EOG's adjusted earnings were $2.89 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.73, primarily due to increased production volumes [1]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter earnings per share is $2.55, reflecting a 19.68% improvement from the prior year's reported figure [2]. - EOG has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters, with an average surprise of 3.53% [2]. Revenue Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues in the fourth quarter is $5.88 billion, indicating a 7.5% decrease from the previous year's figure [3]. Operational Factors - EOG Resources is expected to maintain stable performance in the fourth quarter, supported by productive acreages in key oil shale plays such as the Permian and Eagle Ford, along with numerous untapped high-quality drilling sites [4]. - However, the company may face challenges due to a decline in natural gas prices, which fell by approximately 10.6% in the fourth quarter compared to the previous year, influenced by increased production and milder weather [5][6]. Earnings Outlook - Current analysis suggests that EOG Resources may not achieve an earnings beat this quarter, with an Earnings ESP of -1.88% and a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [7].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast a decline in EOG Resources' quarterly earnings and revenues compared to the previous year, with earnings per share expected at $2.55, a 16.9% decrease, and revenues projected at $5.88 billion, down 7.5% year-over-year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 4.6% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Estimated revenues from natural gas are projected at $479.59 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 0.8% [5]. - Revenues from crude oil and condensate are expected to be $3.34 billion, showing a decline of 7.2% compared to the previous year [5]. - Revenues from natural gas liquids are forecasted to reach $519.77 million, indicating a 7.4% increase year-over-year [5]. - Revenues from gathering, processing, and marketing are anticipated to be $1.50 billion, representing a 2% increase from the prior year [6]. Volume Estimates - Total crude oil equivalent volumes per day are estimated at 1,098.49 million barrels, up from 1,026.2 million barrels a year ago [6]. - Total natural gas volumes per day are projected to reach 2,075.34 million cubic feet, compared to 1,831 million cubic feet in the previous year [7]. - Crude oil and condensate volumes per day are expected to be 493.75 million barrels, an increase from 485.2 million barrels year-over-year [7]. - Natural gas liquids volumes per day are projected at 259.74 million barrels, up from 235.8 million barrels in the same quarter last year [8]. - Total production is expected to reach 101.01 MBOE, compared to 94.4 MBOE in the same quarter last year [8]. Price Estimates - Average natural gas prices per mcf in Trinidad are expected to be $3.74, down from $3.81 a year ago [9]. - Average crude oil and condensate prices per bbl in the United States are projected at $72.28, compared to $80.61 in the previous year [9]. - The consensus estimate for average crude oil and condensate prices per bbl in Trinidad stands at $59.84, down from $69.21 year-over-year [10]. Stock Performance - EOG Resources shares have increased by 1% over the past month, contrasting with a -0.5% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [11]. - The company holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating expectations of outperforming the overall market in the near term [11].

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