Melius initiates EOG Resources stock with Buy rating on capital discipline

Published 20/08/2025, 12:58
Melius initiates EOG Resources stock with Buy rating on capital discipline

Investing.com - Melius Research initiated coverage on EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG) with a Buy rating and a price target of $173.00 on Wednesday. The stock, currently trading at an attractive P/E ratio of 11.3x and offering a 3.5% dividend yield, appears undervalued according to InvestingPro analysis.

The research firm cited EOG’s strong capital discipline as a key factor in its positive outlook for the oil and gas producer.

Melius highlighted EOG’s focus on organic growth rather than acquisitions as a distinguishing characteristic in the energy sector.

The firm also pointed to EOG’s technological capabilities, which have helped the company achieve low-cost production and high well productivity.

EOG Resources, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is one of the largest independent oil and natural gas companies in the United States with operations in major U.S. shale basins. The company has maintained dividend payments for 36 consecutive years, demonstrating consistent shareholder returns alongside its robust $22.8 billion in annual revenue.

In other recent news, EOG Resources reported its Q2 2025 earnings, exceeding Wall Street expectations with an adjusted earnings per share of $2.32, compared to the forecast of $2.23. The company also achieved actual revenue of $5.48 billion, slightly surpassing the anticipated $5.44 billion. These financial results underscore EOG’s strong performance in the recent quarter. Additionally, EOG Resources made headlines with its $5.6 billion acquisition of former Encino assets in the Utica region, marking the largest deal in the company’s history. Despite the acquisition, EOG maintains a total debt to EBITDA ratio of 1x, even under conservative pricing assumptions for crude oil and natural gas, as noted by CFRA. In light of this acquisition, CFRA raised its price target for EOG to $135, maintaining a Buy rating. Furthermore, Bernstein SocGen Group increased its price target for EOG Resources to $146, highlighting improved operational efficiency and cost reductions in its updated guidance. These developments reflect significant strategic moves and financial performance by EOG Resources.

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