EOG Resources, Inc.

EOG|Energy|Oil & Gas E&P|$130.03|P/E 12.9|MCap 69.3B|NYSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

Very Safe

EOG's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 39.2% earnings payout ratio & 21.8% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 22.80% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

Earnings Payout Ratio: 39.2%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
CFO Payout Ratio: 21.8%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Interest Coverage: 28.1xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.

Risks

Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

39.2%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

62.6%Caution

CFO Payout Ratio

21.8%Very Safe

Interest Coverage

28.1xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

9.7%Very Safe

Current Ratio

1.7xSafe

Debt-to-Equity

26.9Very Safe

Profitability

Safe

Return on Equity

18.2%Safe

Operating Margin

37.9%Very Safe

Gross Margin

65.8%Very Safe

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

22.8%Very Safe

Mostly StableCaution

About EOG Resources, Inc.

EOG Resources, Inc. is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, development, production, and marketing of crude oil and natural gas. It specializes in key U.S. shale plays, including the Permian Basin with its Leonard, Wolfcamp, and Second Bone Spring formations, the Eagle Ford Group where it holds a leading position in petroleum production, and the Rocky Mountains' Williston Basin in the Bakken Formation along with the Powder River Basin's Turner, Parkman, and Niobrara formations. The company also operates in additional U.S. regions such as the Austin Chalk, Anadarko Basin, Fort Worth Basin, and Marcellus Shale. Internationally, EOG Resources, Inc. maintains activities in Trinidad and Tobago through natural gas concession contracts, with exploration efforts in Canada, China, Oman, and the UAE. Its product portfolio emphasizes crude oil and lease condensate, alongside natural gas liquids, supporting the broader oil drilling and gas extraction industry. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company plays a significant role in the energy sector by leveraging premier acreage for hydrocarbon extraction.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.10%

Annual Dividend

$4.04

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

39.23%

FCF Payout Ratio

62.64%

Stock Price

$130.03

52-Week Range

$101.59 – $151.87

Dividend History (2016–2025)

EOG annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

EOG earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

July 17, 2026

Next Payment Date

July 31, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-23.47%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

22.80%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

19.40%

3-Year Total Growth

-55.17%

5-Year Total Growth

179.29%

10-Year Total Growth

488.81%

Income Calculator

EOG Dividend Calculator

Number of Shares

Total Investment

$13,003.00

Annual Income

$403.50

Quarterly Income

$100.88

Monthly Income

$33.63

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is EOG's current dividend yield?

EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) currently has a dividend yield of 3.10%, based on a stock price of $130.03 and an annual dividend of $4.04.

When is EOG's next dividend payment date?

EOG's next ex-dividend date is 2026-07-17 and the next payment date is 2026-07-31. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does EOG pay in dividends per year?

EOG Resources, Inc. paid $3.94 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has EOG been increasing its dividend?

EOG Resources, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 22.80% and a 10-year CAGR of 19.40%.

Is EOG's dividend safe?

EOG Resources, Inc. has a payout ratio of 39.23%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 62.64%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is EOG's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?

The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates EOG Resources, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for energy companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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