Summary
EOG Resources Inc. reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2024, demonstrating resilience amidst fluctuating commodity prices. Total revenues grew slightly to $6.12 billion, driven by a notable increase in crude oil and condensate revenues, which rose 9% to $3.48 billion. While natural gas revenues saw a decrease due to lower prices, overall production volumes increased, particularly for crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas. The company maintained a strong financial position with $5.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents and a low debt-to-capitalization ratio of 12%. EOG also actively returned capital to shareholders, repurchasing approximately $750 million in common stock during the quarter and declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share. The company reiterated its commitment to returning a minimum of 70% of net cash from operations (less capital expenditures) to stockholders through dividends and buybacks, underscoring a shareholder-friendly capital allocation strategy.
Financial Highlights
45 data points| Revenue | $6.12B |
| Operating Expenses | $3.85B |
| Operating Income | $2.27B |
| Interest Expense | $33.00M |
| Net Income | $1.79B |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.11 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.10 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 575.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 577.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased 1% year-over-year to $6.12 billion.
- 2Crude oil and condensate revenues grew 9% to $3.48 billion, supported by increased production and slightly higher prices.
- 3Natural gas revenues decreased 26% due to a significant drop in average prices, although production volumes saw a moderate increase.
- 4The company maintained a strong balance sheet with a debt-to-total capitalization ratio of 12%.
- 5EOG repurchased $750 million of its common stock in Q1 2024 and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share.
- 6Capital expenditures for 2024 are projected to be between $6.0 billion and $6.4 billion, with a focus on U.S. plays like the Delaware Basin and Eagle Ford.
- 7Net income decreased to $1.79 billion ($3.10 per diluted share) from $2.02 billion ($3.45 per diluted share) in the prior year's quarter, primarily due to lower commodity prices and derivative contract impacts.