EOG Resources, Inc. $EOG Shares Sold by California Public Employees Retirement System

California Public Employees Retirement System decreased its position in shares of EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) by 10.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 1,504,176 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock after selling 172,310 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System’s holdings in EOG Resources were worth $168,648,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in EOG. JCIC Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in EOG Resources in the third quarter valued at about $32,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of EOG Resources in the second quarter worth about $35,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC grew its stake in shares of EOG Resources by 122.8% in the third quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 323 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 178 shares in the last quarter. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. acquired a new stake in shares of EOG Resources in the third quarter valued at about $37,000. Finally, Quent Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of EOG Resources during the 3rd quarter valued at about $37,000. 89.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently commented on EOG shares. Piper Sandler boosted their price target on EOG Resources from $127.00 to $144.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of EOG Resources in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Mizuho set a $134.00 target price on shares of EOG Resources and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Morgan Stanley set a $128.00 target price on shares of EOG Resources and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Johnson Rice lowered their price target on shares of EOG Resources from $145.00 to $135.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and seventeen have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $136.42.

EOG Resources News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Macro: Rising oil prices amid renewed Middle East tensions are lifting sentiment across integrated and exploration names, creating a favorable commodity backdrop for EOG’s revenue and cash‑flow outlook. Oil Price Back to the Glory Days: Will XOM, EOG & COP Gain?
• Positive Sentiment: Company fundamentals: EOG reported better‑than‑expected Q4 results with production of ~1.40 mboe/d and benefit from higher natural gas prices — a direct driver of near‑term cash flow and the recent analyst bullishness. EOG Surpasses Profit Projections with Solid Output and Rising Gas Prices
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst action: Piper Sandler raised its price target on EOG to $144 (still a “neutral” rating), implying roughly mid‑single‑digit to low‑double‑digit upside versus recent levels and signaling confidence in the medium‑term outlook. Piper Sandler raises price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst revisions: Zacks has both raised several later‑cycle estimates (FY2028 / Q3 2027) and revised some quarterly forecasts upward — a signal that longer‑term earnings power remains intact but timing of recovery is uncertain. Investors should treat these as model updates rather than a change in the company’s competitive position. MarketBeat EOG overview
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term downward revisions: Zacks recently cut several near‑term EPS forecasts and trimmed FY2026 estimates materially (e.g., to ~$7.56 from prior levels), and maintains a “Hold” stance — this raises the risk of earnings disappointment or lower near‑term guidance that could cap multiple expansion. Q3 EPS Estimates Lowered by Zacks Research

EOG Resources Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSE:EOG opened at $133.75 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $71.76 billion, a PE ratio of 14.68 and a beta of 0.44. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $116.41 and a 200 day simple moving average of $112.46. The company has a current ratio of 1.63, a quick ratio of 1.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. EOG Resources, Inc. has a 12-month low of $101.59 and a 12-month high of $136.14.

EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The energy exploration company reported $2.27 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.20 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $5.64 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.36 billion. EOG Resources had a net margin of 22.00% and a return on equity of 18.67%. The firm’s revenue was up .9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.74 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that EOG Resources, Inc. will post 11.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.

EOG Resources Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 16th will be given a dividend of $1.02 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 16th. This represents a $4.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.1%. EOG Resources’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 44.79%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, COO Jeffrey R. Leitzell sold 2,000 shares of EOG Resources stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.00, for a total value of $250,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 61,481 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,685,125. This trade represents a 3.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Insiders sold 7,774 shares of company stock valued at $945,895 in the last three months. 0.13% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

EOG Resources Company 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.