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EOG Resources (EOG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$147.61 +0.60 (+0.41%)
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EOG Resources - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
18
Buy
12

Based on 30 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for EOG Resources in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 30 analysts, 18 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for EOG.

Consensus Price Target

$157.07
6.41% Upside
According to the 30 analysts' twelve-month price targets for EOG Resources, the average price target is $157.07. The highest price target for EOG is $193.00, while the lowest price target for EOG is $135.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.41% from the current price of $147.61.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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EOG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/10/25 to 9/10/26
1 Month Ago
8/11/25 to 8/11/26
3 Months Ago
6/12/25 to 6/12/26
1 Year Ago
9/10/24 to 9/10/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
18 Hold rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$157.07$156.32$156.32$142.18
Forecasted Upside6.41% Upside9.02% Upside14.59% Upside18.32% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy

EOG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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EOG Price Targets by Month

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EOG Resources Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEOG ResourcesEnergy CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.43
2.43
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.52% Upside30.72% Upside17.22% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/10/2026
Stifel Nicolaus logo
Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageHold$158.00+7.92%
9/8/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B-)Buy (B)
8/27/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Scott Gruber
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingNeutral$141.00 ➝ $150.00+3.48%
8/26/2026 DowngradeOverweightEqual Weight$153.00+4.15%
8/24/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$127.00 ➝ $151.00-1.35%
8/19/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$156.00 ➝ $157.00+4.38%
8/17/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$153.00 ➝ $147.00+3.12%
8/13/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$196.00 ➝ $193.00+34.94%
8/6/2026Boost TargetHold$134.00 ➝ $153.00+12.23%
8/5/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral$138.00+2.37%
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8/5/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
8/3/2026 Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$183.00+23.20%
7/21/2026Reiterated RatingPositive$166.00 ➝ $170.00+19.36%
7/2/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$170.00 ➝ $175.00+36.10%
7/2/2026Lower TargetBuy$168.00 ➝ $158.00+22.88%
6/30/2026 Lower TargetNeutral$148.00 ➝ $142.00+7.57%
5/27/2026Set TargetNeutral$149.00 ➝ $157.00+15.08%
5/27/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/20/2026Lower TargetMarket Perform$167.00 ➝ $155.00+6.99%
5/7/2026 Boost TargetBuy$148.00 ➝ $153.00+17.66%
5/6/2026 Lower Target$170.00 ➝ $167.00+28.42%
4/22/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$123.00 ➝ $139.00+5.15%
4/20/2026 Set Target$177.00+37.80%
4/8/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$138.00 ➝ $175.00+21.27%
4/6/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$152.00 ➝ $154.00+7.98%
4/1/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$140.00 ➝ $160.00+14.17%
4/1/2026Boost TargetNeutral$144.00 ➝ $147.00+4.90%
1/16/2026DowngradeOverweightSector Weight
12/5/2025 Lower TargetHold$145.00 ➝ $135.00+19.60%
10/13/2025 Lower TargetBuy$155.00 ➝ $145.00+36.62%
10/6/2025Boost TargetOutperform$141.00 ➝ $149.00+34.65%
8/25/2025DowngradeBuyHold
8/20/2025 Initiated CoverageBuy$173.00+47.62%
5/23/2025Lower TargetNeutral$125.00 ➝ $124.00+12.46%
1/13/2025Reiterated RatingHold

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Should I Buy EOG Resources Stock? EOG Pros and Cons Explained

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EOG Resources
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in EOG Resources, Inc.:

  • EOG Resources, Inc. recently reported strong second-quarter results, with earnings per share of $5.07 beating the consensus estimate of $4.97 and revenue of $8.62 billion exceeding expectations of $8.04 billion, demonstrating robust operational performance and profitability with a net margin of 25.44%.
  • The stock currently trades at $145.11, which is below the average analyst price target of $157.04, suggesting potential upside as the company maintains a favorable valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.29 and a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.54.
  • EOG Resources, Inc. offers a stable income stream with a dividend yield of 2.81% and a sustainable payout ratio of 31.75%, providing shareholders with a reliable return on investment while the company retains capital for growth.
  • Institutional investors are showing renewed confidence in the company, with NEOS Investment Management LLC increasing its stake by 14.0% and Nykredit A S acquiring a new position of 81,526 shares during the second quarter, indicating strong professional interest in the stock.
  • The company exhibits low market volatility with a beta of 0.26, meaning its stock price tends to be less sensitive to overall market movements, which can provide a defensive characteristic for investors seeking stability in their energy sector holdings.

EOG Resources
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in EOG Resources, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Corporate insiders have been actively selling shares, with CEO Ezra Yacob selling 35,942 shares in August 2026 and COO Jeffrey R Leitzell selling multiple tranches of stock in early 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term appreciation.
  • The consensus rating from analysts is currently "Hold" with an average price target of $157.04, indicating that while the stock is not considered overvalued, there is limited expectation for significant short-term growth compared to other sectors or peers.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 14,576,767 as of August 2026, suggesting that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance and potentially anticipating a decline.
  • EOG Resources, Inc. has underperformed relative to its industry peers over the past year, as noted in recent comparative analyses, which may deter investors seeking outperformance in the oil and gas exploration and production sector.
  • The company faces potential political and regulatory risks, as evidenced by recent government actions such as President Trump pressing refiners on gas prices, which could impact the broader energy sector's profitability and operational flexibility.

EOG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 30 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for EOG Resources is $157.07, with a high forecast of $193.00 and a low forecast of $135.00.

30 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for EOG Resources in the last twelve months. There are currently 18 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" EOG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EOG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, EOG Resources's stock has a predicted upside of 6.41% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, EOG Resources's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like EOG Resources less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for EOG Resources is 2.43 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.43. Learn more on how EOG compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for EOG Resources analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/10/2026.
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