Did EOG beat or miss its prior-year earnings, and what drove the change?

EOG's GAAP diluted EPS rose to $3.70 from $2.65 year over year, and net income increased to $1.98 billion from $1.46 billion. The improvement was driven mainly by a 27% increase in production, with volumes boosted by the Encino acquisition and by a 58% rise in total revenues to $6.92 billion, partly offset by higher operating costs.

What is the difference between GAAP and adjusted earnings in this quarter?

GAAP net income of $1.98 billion ($3.70/share) includes $113 million of pre-tax mark-to-market gains on derivatives and $31 million of asset disposition gains. EOG's adjusted figure removes these items and also subtracts $53 million of net cash settlements on hedges, producing Adjusted Net Income of $1.83 billion ($3.41/share).

How strong is EOG's free cash flow and how is it being used?

Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations was $3.13 billion against $1.64 billion of total capital expenditures, leaving Free Cash Flow of $1.49 billion. That cash covered $544 million of dividends and $418 million of buybacks, with the remainder adding to cash on hand, which rose to $3.85 billion.

Is EOG's balance sheet getting stronger or weaker?

It is strengthening on a net basis. Net debt fell to $4.08 billion from $4.54 billion at year-end 2025, and the net debt-to-total capitalization ratio declined to 11.7% from 13.2%. Gross debt is roughly flat at $7.93 billion, so the improvement comes mainly from higher cash balances.

Where should investors look for the 2026 forecast?

The second quarter and full-year 2026 forecast and benchmark commodity pricing information accompany the press release and are incorporated by reference into this filing. Those details are not reproduced in the Exhibit 99.1 text provided here, so investors should review the full exhibit package for specific production, cost, and capital guidance.

EOG 8-K: Earnings & Results & Regulation FD

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed May 5, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

EOG Resources filed an 8-K on May 5, 2026 furnishing its first quarter 2026 earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) along with second quarter and full year 2026 forecast and benchmark commodity pricing information.

The release is furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01, so it is not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The headline quarter was strong: GAAP net income of $1.98 billion^a ($3.70 diluted EPS) versus $1.46 billion ($2.65) in 1Q 2025, and total operating revenues and other of $6.92 billion. Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP) was $1.83 billion, or $3.41 per diluted share, versus $2.87 in the year-ago quarter.

Production rose to 1,383.8 MBoed (124.5 MMBoe), up roughly 27% from 1,090.4 MBoed in 1Q 2025, led by U.S. crude and NGL growth following the Encino acquisition in 3Q 2025. Natural gas realizations improved sharply, with the U.S. average rising to $3.75^b/Mcf from $3.36/Mcf a year earlier. Cash generation and balance sheet metrics were also solid.

Net cash from operating activities was $2.97 billion^c, Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations (non-GAAP) was $3.13 billion, and Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) was $1.49 billion after $1.64 billion of total capital expenditures. EOG returned capital through a $1.02 per share dividend ($544 million paid) and $418 million of share repurchases. Cash rose to $3.85 billion, while total debt was $7.93 billion, leaving net debt of $4.08 billion and a net debt-to-total capitalization ratio of 11.7%, down from 13.2% at year-end 2025.

Shares outstanding fell, with diluted weighted shares at 535 million versus 553 million a year earlier. The main watch items are working capital and cost trends. Accounts receivable rose to $3.60 billion^d, consuming $907 million of operating cash, and accrued taxes payable increased.

Lease and well costs and gathering, processing and transportation costs rose year over year, and total cash operating costs per Boe were broadly stable. The filing itself contains no formal guidance text beyond the referenced forecast package, which is incorporated by reference in the exhibit and was not fully reproduced in the materials provided.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

GAAP net income of $1,980 million ($3.70 diluted EPS) in 1Q 2026, up from $1,463 million ($2.65) in 1Q 2025; Adjusted Net Income of $1,825 million ($3.41 per diluted share) excludes $113 million of mark-to-market derivative gains and other items.
Record-scale production of 1,383.8 MBoed (124.5 MMBoe), up about 27% year over year from 1,090.4 MBoed, with U.S. crude oil and condensate volumes reaching 546.5 MBbld versus 500.9 MBbld.
Average U.S. natural gas realized price rose to $3.75/Mcf from $3.36/Mcf, and U.S. crude realized $72.48/Bbl versus $72.90/Bbl a year earlier, lifting total revenues from crude, NGLs and gas to $5.26 billion.
Operating cash flow of $2,966 million and Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) of $1,493 million after $1,636 million of total capital expenditures (non-GAAP).
Shareholder returns of $544 million in dividends ($1.02 per share) and $418 million in share repurchases; diluted share count fell to 535 million from 553 million a year earlier.
Net debt-to-total capitalization (non-GAAP) improved to 11.7% from 13.2% at December 31, 2025, with cash of $3,849 million against $7,931 million of total debt.
Working capital drag: accounts receivable increased $907 million in the quarter, and the company provided second quarter and full-year 2026 forecasts and benchmark pricing in the referenced exhibit.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Did EOG beat or miss its prior-year earnings, and what drove the change?
EOG's GAAP diluted EPS rose to $3.70 from $2.65 year over year, and net income increased to $1.98 billion from $1.46 billion. The improvement was driven mainly by a 27% increase in production, with volumes boosted by the Encino acquisition and by a 58% rise in total revenues to $6.92 billion, partly offset by higher operating costs.
What is the difference between GAAP and adjusted earnings in this quarter?
GAAP net income of $1.98 billion ($3.70/share) includes $113 million of pre-tax mark-to-market gains on derivatives and $31 million of asset disposition gains. EOG's adjusted figure removes these items and also subtracts $53 million of net cash settlements on hedges, producing Adjusted Net Income of $1.83 billion ($3.41/share).
How strong is EOG's free cash flow and how is it being used?
Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations was $3.13 billion against $1.64 billion of total capital expenditures, leaving Free Cash Flow of $1.49 billion. That cash covered $544 million of dividends and $418 million of buybacks, with the remainder adding to cash on hand, which rose to $3.85 billion.
Is EOG's balance sheet getting stronger or weaker?
It is strengthening on a net basis. Net debt fell to $4.08 billion from $4.54 billion at year-end 2025, and the net debt-to-total capitalization ratio declined to 11.7% from 13.2%. Gross debt is roughly flat at $7.93 billion, so the improvement comes mainly from higher cash balances.
Where should investors look for the 2026 forecast?
The second quarter and full-year 2026 forecast and benchmark commodity pricing information accompany the press release and are incorporated by reference into this filing. Those details are not reproduced in the Exhibit 99.1 text provided here, so investors should review the full exhibit package for specific production, cost, and capital guidance.

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