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EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) FCF Payout Ratio: 51.43%

Is EOG Resources, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?

EOG Resources, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 51.43% is 12% below its 5-year average of 58.14%, around the middle of its 5-year range (36.16%–84.49%).

The FCF payout ratio for EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) is 51.43%. It is above its 12-month average by 12.83% (45.58%).

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EOG FCF Payout Ratio
55.00%+52.09% 1Y
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EOG Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

EOG Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

EOG FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

51.43%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

45.58%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

60.33%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

58.14%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

75.83%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

75.10%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

69.40%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+12.83%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-14.76%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-11.54%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-32.18%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-31.52%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-25.89%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

51.4%

Earnings Payout Ratio

44.0%

Dividend Yield

2.88%

FCF Yield

5.64%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$3.93B$2.16B55.0%
2024$5.77B$2.09B36.2%
2023$5.16B$3.39B65.7%
2022$6.09B$5.15B84.5%
2021$4.94B$2.68B54.3%
2020$1.54B$820.82M53.2%
2019$1.74B$588.20M33.8%
2018$1.69B$438.05M25.9%
2017$141.09M$386.53M274.0%
2016($223.73M)$372.85MN/A (Loss)
2015($1.42B)$367.00MN/A (Loss)
2014$402.35M$279.69M69.5%
2013$268.79M$199.18M74.1%
2012($2.12B)$181.08MN/A (Loss)
2011($2.37B)$167.17MN/A (Loss)
2010($2.87B)$153.24MN/A (Loss)
2009($580.57M)$142.26MN/A (Loss)
2008($562.22M)$115.20MN/A (Loss)
2007($785.70M)$84.02MN/A (Loss)
2006($240.68M)$60.44MN/A (Loss)
2005$644.66M$42.99M6.7%
2004$27.66M$37.59M135.9%
2003$115.92M$31.29M27.0%
2002($45.56M)$29.15MN/A (Loss)
2001$223.41M$28.58M12.8%
2000$364.77M$26.07M7.1%
1999$39.30M$17.40M44.3%
1998($286.80M)$18.50MN/A (Loss)
1997($95.30M)$18.90MN/A (Loss)
1996($174.20M)$19.20MN/A (Loss)

Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100

FCF payout and earnings payout:

  • FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
  • FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
  • FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
  • Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income

Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.

EOG Resources, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition

FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EOG Resources, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)?
The FCF payout ratio for EOG stock is 51.43%.
Is EOG Resources, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
EOG Resources, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 51.43% is 12% below its 5-year average of 58.14%, around the middle of its 5-year range (36.16%–84.49%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for EOG stock is 45.58%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for EOG stock is 60.33%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for EOG stock is 58.14%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for EOG stock is 75.83%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for EOG stock is 75.10%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for EOG stock is 69.40%.

EOG Resources, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2025-12-3155.00%
2024-12-3136.16%
2023-12-3165.68%
2022-12-3184.49%
2021-12-3154.32%
2020-12-3153.19%
2019-12-3133.79%
2018-12-3125.89%
2017-12-31273.95%
2014-12-3169.52%
2013-12-3174.10%
2005-12-316.67%
2004-12-31135.90%
2003-12-3127.00%
2001-12-3112.79%
2000-12-317.15%
1999-12-3144.27%

About EOG Resources, Inc.

EOG Resources, Inc., alongside its subsidiaries, is actively involved in the exploration, development, production, and commercialization of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company's primary operational hubs for production are located in New Mexico and Texas within the United States, as well as the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. As of December 31, 2021, its total estimated net proved reserves amounted to 3,747 million barrels of oil equivalent. This figure comprised 1,548 million barrels of crude oil and condensate, 829 million barrels of natural gas liquids, and 8,222 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Formerly known as Enron Oil & Gas Company, EOG Resources, Inc. was established in 1985 and has its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Houston, TX
3,150 employees
Energy / Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
CEO
Ezra Y. Yacob