10-KPeriod: FY2024

EOG RESOURCES INC Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2024

Filed February 27, 2025For Securities:EOG

Summary

EOG Resources Inc. (EOG) reported its fiscal year 2024 results, demonstrating a strong operational performance despite a slight year-over-year decrease in total revenues. The company's strategic focus on high-return, low-cost production continues to drive its business, with a significant portion of its operations and reserves located in the United States. EOG's reserve base remains robust, with total estimated net proved reserves standing at 4,748 million barrels of oil equivalent at year-end 2024. The company's financial health appears solid, with a healthy cash position and a strong balance sheet, evidenced by a low debt-to-total capitalization ratio. EOG continues to prioritize shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases, as outlined in its cash return framework. While commodity prices remain volatile, EOG is actively managing its exposure through hedging activities and operational efficiencies. Looking ahead, EOG anticipates continued focus on its key U.S. plays and maintaining capital discipline, balancing growth with shareholder returns.

Financial Highlights

48 data points
Beta

Revenue

$23.70B

Net Income

$6.40B

27.0% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$11.25

Total Assets

$47.19B

Cash & Equivalents

$7.09B

Free Cash Flow

$12.14B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$23.70B
Operating Expenses$15.62B
Operating Income$8.08B
Interest Expense$138.00M
Net Income$6.40B
EPS (Basic)$11.31
EPS (Diluted)$11.25
Shares Outstanding (Basic)566.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)569.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total estimated net proved reserves were 4,748 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBoe) at December 31, 2024, a slight increase from the prior year.
  • 2Operating revenues decreased by 2% to $23.7 billion in 2024, compared to $24.2 billion in 2023, primarily due to lower average commodity prices for natural gas and crude oil.
  • 3Net income was $6.4 billion in 2024, a decrease from $7.6 billion in 2023, reflecting the impact of lower commodity prices.
  • 4EOG continues to manage its debt effectively, with a debt-to-total capitalization ratio of 14% at December 31, 2024.
  • 5The company repurchased approximately $3.2 billion of its common stock during 2024 and paid $2.1 billion in dividends, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns.
  • 6Capital expenditures for 2025 are projected to be between $6.0 billion and $6.4 billion, with a primary focus on U.S. drilling activities.
  • 7EOG maintains a strong liquidity position with $7.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $1.9 billion in availability under its revolving credit facility as of December 31, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

In 2024, EOG's crude oil and condensate production increased by 3% to 491 MBbld, with an average composite price of $77.40 per barrel, a 2% decrease from 2023. NGLs production rose by 10% to 246 MBbld, with an average composite price of $23.40 per barrel, a slight 1% increase. Natural gas deliveries increased by 14% to 1,948 MMcfd, but the average composite natural gas price fell by 22% to $2.17 per Mcf.

EOG plans capital expenditures of approximately $6.0 billion to $6.4 billion for 2025, primarily focused on U.S. drilling activities. The company is committed to returning cash to stockholders, with a framework to return a minimum of 70% of annual net cash provided by operating activities (after capital expenditures) through dividends and share repurchases. In 2024, EOG returned $5.3 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases.

EOG's strategy emphasizes the drilling of internally generated prospects to find and develop low-cost reserves. At December 31, 2024, EOG reported total estimated net proved reserves of 4,748 MMBoe. The company continues to add reserves through drilling activities and technical evaluation, with the majority of reserve additions in 2024 occurring in the Permian Basin and Utica, primarily consisting of crude oil and NGLs.

EOG is actively implementing initiatives to increase drilling, completion, and operating efficiencies to mitigate inflationary pressures. These include programs for downhole drilling motors, enhanced completion techniques, extended lateral drilling, and a self-sourced sand program. The company also enters into agreements with service providers to secure costs and availability of services.