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Data last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 17, 2026): EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) pays a $4.08 annual dividend ($1.02 quarterly), yielding 2.67% at $158.01/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-10-16. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.67%
Annual Dividend: $4.08 per share
Payout Ratio: 31.4%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-10-16
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Energy
Years of Dividend History: 37
EOG Resources, Inc. dividend reflects the company's position as a major U.S. oil and gas explorer and producer, with operations spanning crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas across the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, and international markets. The current yield stands at 2.75%, with trailing annual payments of $4.08 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is October 16, 2026. With a beta of 0.371, EOG stock moves well below the broader market, which appeals to dividend investors who want energy exposure without extreme price swings.
EOG Resources, Inc. pays out 31.4% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That low payout leaves substantial room to sustain the dividend even if crude oil prices or natural gas revenues decline, which is the primary risk for any E&P company. EOG Resources, Inc. dividend safety is most directly threatened by commodity price volatility, since the company's income depends on the market prices of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas rather than fixed-fee or subscription-based revenue.
EOG Resources, Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 17.8% per year from 2009 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.285 to $3.945 over that window (2026 is a partial year at $4.08 declared so far). The largest annual increase in the window was 226.5% in 2021, reflecting the company's use of special dividends alongside its base payment. The data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so the growth path has not been linear.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | -23.5% | $8.80 (2022) | $3.94 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +22.8% | $1.41 (2020) | $3.94 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +19.4% | $0.67 (2015) | $3.94 (2025) |
EOG stock fits dividend investors who want moderate current income from an energy producer with a low payout ratio and a history of aggressive dividend growth. The yield of 2.75% falls in the moderate (2-4%) range and sits above the 5-year average of 2.59%, so buyers today are getting slightly more income than the historical norm. The trade-off is clear: EOG's income is tied to commodity prices, and the dividend history includes both dramatic increases and meaningful declines. What an investor gets is a conservatively funded payout from a large-scale E&P operator. What they accept is exposure to the cyclical nature of oil and gas markets.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | $1.0200 |
| 2026-07-17 | $1.0200 |
| 2026-04-16 | $1.0200 |
| 2026-01-16 | $1.0200 |
| 2025-10-17 | $1.0200 |
| 2025-07-17 | $0.9750 |
| 2025-04-16 | $0.9750 |
| 2025-01-17 | $0.9750 |
| 2024-10-17 | $0.9100 |
| 2024-07-17 | $0.9100 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.0800 |
| 2025 | $3.9450 |
| 2024 | $3.6400 |
| 2023 | $5.8000 |
| 2022 | $8.8000 |
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