Summary
EOG Resources Inc. reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2019, with total revenues increasing by 10% year-over-year to $4.06 billion. Net income remained strong at $635.4 million, though slightly down from $638.6 million in the prior year's quarter. The company demonstrated effective cost management, with operating expenses per barrel of oil equivalent decreasing. Operational highlights include a significant increase in crude oil and condensate production, particularly in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford regions, driving higher wellhead revenues. While NGL revenues saw a slight decrease due to lower prices, natural gas revenues improved. EOG Resources continued its strategic focus on drilling efficiencies and expanding its drilling inventory. The company also maintained a strong balance sheet with a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 23%.
Financial Highlights
44 data points| Revenue | $4.06B |
| Operating Expenses | $3.18B |
| Operating Income | $876.53M |
| Interest Expense | $54.91M |
| Net Income | $635.43M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.10 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.10 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 577.21M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 580.22M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total operating revenues increased 10% to $4.06 billion in Q1 2019, compared to $3.68 billion in Q1 2018.
- 2Net income was $635.4 million ($1.10 per diluted share) in Q1 2019, compared to $638.6 million ($1.10 per diluted share) in Q1 2018.
- 3Crude oil and condensate production increased by 20% year-over-year, driven by activity in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford.
- 4Operating expenses per barrel of oil equivalent decreased to $22.32 in Q1 2019 from $23.26 in Q1 2018, indicating improved efficiency.
- 5The company's debt-to-total capitalization ratio remained strong at 23% as of March 31, 2019.
- 6EOG Resources declared a quarterly cash dividend increase from $0.22 to $0.2875 per share, effective in the second quarter of 2019.
- 7Capital expenditures for the first quarter were $2.1 billion, with a full-year 2019 forecast between $6.1 billion and $6.5 billion, primarily focused on U.S. crude oil drilling.