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EOG

EOG Resources, Inc.

EOG

Energy · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.90%

Annual Dividend

$4.08

Payout Ratio

39%

5-Yr Growth

21.1%

Ex-Date

Jul 17, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

EOG Dividend Safety Score

63/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak2 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2023
Earnings payout coverage39% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage76% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.27
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is EOG a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.90% ($4.08/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (39%)
  • Strong 21.1% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 68% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2023

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.90%
Payout Ratio
39%
Annual Dividend
$4.08
5-Yr Avg Growth
21.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 17, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.26
Market Cap
$75.0B
P/E Ratio
13.9
5-Yr Total Return
68%
52-Week Range
$101.59 – $151.87
Dividend Safety
C · 63/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2023)
EOG ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 17, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $4.08 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$102.00
Annual$408.00
Monthly avg$34.00