Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG – Free Report) by 3.5% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 892,095 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock after acquiring an additional 30,241 shares during the quarter. Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC’s holdings in EOG Resources were worth $93,679,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Nemes Rush Group LLC acquired a new stake in EOG Resources during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Olistico Wealth LLC acquired a new position in EOG Resources in the fourth quarter worth approximately $33,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in shares of EOG Resources by 103.0% in the fourth quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 335 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 170 shares in the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of EOG Resources during the 4th quarter valued at $38,000. Finally, City Holding Co. lifted its position in shares of EOG Resources by 469.2% during the 4th quarter. City Holding Co. now owns 370 shares of the energy exploration company’s stock valued at $39,000 after acquiring an additional 305 shares during the last quarter. 89.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Key Headlines Impacting EOG Resources
Here are the key news stories impacting EOG Resources this week:
- Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp raised its earnings estimates for EOG’s 2026 quarters and full-year 2026 EPS, which suggests stronger near-term profitability than previously expected.
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research also lifted its estimates for late-2027, 2028, and FY2028 earnings, indicating analysts see durable long-term earnings power for EOG.
- Positive Sentiment: EOG reiterated its plan to return at least 70% of annual net cash flow after capex to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, a shareholder-friendly policy that can support the stock. Article: Should EOG’s 70% Cash-Return Pledge Guide Capital Allocation Decisions for EOG (EOG) Investors?
- Neutral Sentiment: The company reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.41, supported by higher production and strong cash flow, and said it will keep 2026 spending steady while shifting more capital toward liquids. Article: Should EOG’s 70% Cash-Return Pledge Guide Capital Allocation Decisions for EOG (EOG) Investors?
- Neutral Sentiment: Separately, Zacks highlighted EOG as a strong momentum stock, which may reinforce positive sentiment but does not appear to be a company-specific catalyst by itself. Article: Here’s Why EOG Resources (EOG) is a Strong Momentum Stock
EOG Resources Stock Down 0.0%
EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The energy exploration company reported $3.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.23 by $0.18. The company had revenue of $6.92 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.18 billion. EOG Resources had a return on equity of 19.25% and a net margin of 23.01%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.87 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that EOG Resources, Inc. will post 16.63 EPS for the current fiscal year.
EOG Resources Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Investors of record on Friday, July 17th will be given a dividend of $1.02 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 17th. This represents a $4.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. EOG Resources’s payout ratio is presently 40.16%.
Insider Activity at EOG Resources
In other EOG Resources news, COO Jeffrey R. Leitzell sold 5,698 shares of EOG Resources stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.32, for a total transaction of $856,523.36. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer owned 88,045 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,234,924.40. This trade represents a 6.08% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CFO Ann D. Janssen sold 4,161 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction 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 in the company, valued at approximately $14,038,449.84. This represents a 3.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders sold 12,456 shares of company stock worth $1,788,033. Company insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
EOG has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Susquehanna lifted their target price on EOG Resources from $144.00 to $162.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Raymond James Financial upped their target price on EOG Resources from $157.00 to $185.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, March 27th. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on EOG Resources from $155.00 to $160.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Roth Mkm reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $136.00 price target on shares of EOG Resources in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Mizuho set a $157.00 price objective on EOG Resources and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and sixteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, EOG Resources has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $156.32.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on EOG Resources
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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