This report is an updated version of the report published on 20 October 2022 at 1:20 PM (PDT)
EOG Details
EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE: EOG) is amongst the largest crude oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States. It has proved reserves in the United States and Trinidad.
Financial Results for the 2QFY22
- The company’s overall equivalent production increased by 4% compared with 1QFY22.
- The company earned an adjusted net income of USD1.6 billion or USD2.74 per share in 2QFY22.
- EOG generated cash flow from operations before changes in working capital of USD2.4 billion, and with USD1.1 billion of cash capital expenditures, the company achieved USD1.3 billion of free cash flow.
Key Updates
- On 4 October 2022, EOG announced the retirement of William R. "Bill" Thomas from the board of directors. Further, it has appointed Ezra Y. Yacob, the company's Chief Executive Officer, to the position of Chairman of the Board, with immediate effect.
- On 29 September 2022, the company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of USD0.75 per share on its common stock, which will be paid on 31 October 2022.
- On 20 September 2022, the company mentioned holding a conference call and webcast for its 3QFY22 results on 4 November 2022.
Outlook
The company holds a healthy exploration pipeline of potential new plays, which provides opportunities for future growth. Further, the company is looking at further cost savings in 2023 and is further advancing new technology and innovative projects to continue to lower its environmental footprint.
Key Risks
The group is exposed to drilling crude oil and natural gas wells risk due to unexpected drilling conditions, adverse weather conditions, etc. Limitations or restrictions on access to sufficient water could impact operations.
Valuation Methodology: EV/EBITDA Based Relative Valuation (Illustrative)
Stock Recommendation
Over the last three months, the stock has given a return of ~28.63%. The stock is trading higher than the average price of the 52-week low-high range for the stock at ~USD77.99-USD144.20, respectively.
The stock has been valued using EV/EBITDA multiple-based illustrative relative valuation, and the target price so arrived reflects a fall of low double-digit (in % terms). A slight discount has been applied to the EV/EBITDA Multiple (NTM) (Peer Average), considering the decline in cash and cash equivalents in its books and current trading levels.
Considering the resistance near current trading levels, uncertainties hovering over energy prices due to the Russia-Ukraine standoff, and volatile market conditions on the back of rising interest rates, a ‘Sell’ rating is assigned to ‘EOG’ at the current market price of USD 134.26 (as of 20 October 2022, at 8:40 AM PDT).
Technical Overview:
Daily Price Chart
(Source: Refinitiv, Analysis: Kalkine Group)
Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing.
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Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Note 2: The reference date for share price chart and all other data such as stock price performance is based on October 20, 2022. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.
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