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Higher crude prices double EOG (EOG) Q1 2026 tax expense outlook

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EOG Resources, Inc. updated its first quarter 2026 guidance to reflect a much higher expected current tax expense of $500 million–$600 million, up from the prior forecast of $230 million–$330 million. The increase is tied to higher crude oil prices realized and anticipated for 2026 as a result of conflict in the Middle East compared with earlier assumptions.

EOG also noted it paid $53 million in net cash settlements on its financial commodity derivative contracts during the first quarter 2026 and that no cash was received yet under its Brent-linked 10-year natural gas sales agreement, with deliveries starting in January 2027. Benchmark prices for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 averaged $72.17 per barrel for NYMEX WTI crude oil and $4.96 per MMBtu for NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas, while actual realizations differed due to quality, location, and product mix.

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EOG now expects substantially higher Q1 2026 cash tax outflows driven by stronger commodity prices.

EOG Resources revised its Q1 2026 current tax expense guidance to $500M–$600M, up from $230M–$330M. This implies materially higher pre-tax income than initially assumed, largely due to stronger crude oil pricing linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

The company reports paying $53M in net cash for settlements on its Financial Commodity Derivative Contracts in Q1 2026, a relatively modest amount versus the increased tax range. Its 10-year Brent Linked Gas Sales Contract remains non-cash so far, with deliveries beginning in January 2027.

Benchmark prices for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 averaged $72.17 per barrel for NYMEX WTI crude and $4.96 per MMBtu for Henry Hub gas, providing a reference point for understanding why taxable income and thus current tax expense are tracking above earlier expectations.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Updated Q1 2026 current tax expense guidance $500M–$600M Revised range for first quarter 2026
Prior Q1 2026 current tax expense guidance $230M–$330M Original range issued February 24, 2026
Net cash paid on derivatives in Q1 2026 $53M Settlements of Financial Commodity Derivative Contracts
NYMEX WTI crude oil average price $72.17 per barrel Quarter ended March 31, 2026
NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas price $4.96 per MMBtu Quarter ended March 31, 2026
Brent Linked Gas Sales Contract start January 2027 Deliveries commence under 10-year agreement
Financial Commodity Derivative Contracts financial
"EOG enters into financial price swap, option, swaption, collar and basis swap contracts (collectively, Financial Commodity Derivative Contracts)."
mark-to-market accounting method financial
"EOG accounts for its Financial Commodity Derivative Contracts using the mark-to-market accounting method."
Brent Linked Gas Sales Contract financial
"EOG accounts for its 10-year natural gas sales agreement that is linked to Brent crude oil prices (Brent Linked Gas Sales Contract) using the mark-to-market accounting method."
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This may include certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
current tax expense financial
"EOG forecasted current tax expense for the first quarter 2026 of $230 million - $330 million."
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 9, 2026

_______________

EOG RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware1-974347-0684736
(State or other jurisdiction
 of incorporation)
(Commission File
 Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1111 Bagby, Sky Lobby 2
Houston, Texas  77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

713-651-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareEOGNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.





EOG RESOURCES, INC.

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

I.    Recent Developments

On April 9, 2026, EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) updated its guidance regarding current tax expense for the first quarter 2026. In its guidance for the first quarter and full year 2026 issued with fourth quarter 2025 results on February 24, 2026, EOG forecasted current tax expense for the first quarter 2026 of $230 million - $330 million.

Due to the higher crude oil prices realized in the first quarter 2026 and anticipated for the full year as a result of the conflict in the Middle East (versus EOG's expectations at the time of issuance of its first quarter and full year 2026 guidance on February 24, 2026), EOG now expects its first quarter 2026 current tax expense to be $500 million - $600 million.

EOG is not updating or confirming any other ranges for the first quarter 2026 or full year 2026 included in the guidance issued on February 24, 2026.

II.    Price Risk Management and Other

With the objective of enhancing the certainty of future revenues and cash flows, from time to time EOG enters into financial price swap, option, swaption, collar and basis swap contracts (collectively, Financial Commodity Derivative Contracts). EOG accounts for its Financial Commodity Derivative Contracts using the mark-to-market accounting method. In addition, EOG accounts for its 10-year natural gas sales agreement that is linked to Brent crude oil prices (Brent Linked Gas Sales Contract) using the mark-to-market accounting method.

During the first quarter of 2026, EOG paid net cash of $53 million for settlements of Financial Commodity Derivative Contracts. There was no cash received related to the Brent Linked Gas Sales Contract as deliveries are expected to commence in January 2027.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, U.S. New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) West Texas Intermediate crude oil averaged $72.17 per barrel, and NYMEX natural gas at Henry Hub averaged $4.96 per million British thermal units. EOG's actual realizations for crude oil and natural gas for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, differ from these NYMEX prices due to delivery location (basis), quality and appropriate revenue adjustments. EOG's actual realizations for natural gas liquids (NGLs) are influenced by the components extracted, including ethane, propane, butane and natural gasoline, among others, and the respective market pricing for each component.

III.    Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K may include certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding EOG's future financial position, operations, performance, business strategy, goals, returns and rates of return, budgets, reserves, levels of production, capital expenditures, operating costs and asset sales, statements regarding future commodity prices and statements regarding the plans and objectives of EOG's management for future operations. Although EOG believes the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable and are based on reasonable assumptions, no assurance can be given that such assumptions are accurate or will prove to have been correct or that any of such expectations will be achieved (in full or at all) or will be achieved on the expected or anticipated timelines. Moreover, EOG's forward-looking statements are subject to business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies and may be affected by known and unknown risks, events or circumstances, many of which may be outside our control. For additional information and important factors that could cause EOG's actual results to differ materially from the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements, see "Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" on pages 53 and 54 of EOG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (2025 Form 10-K) filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Also, see "Risk Factors" on pages 15 through 28 of the 2025 Form 10-K for a discussion of certain risk factors that affect or may affect our business, operations and performance, and any updates to those factors set forth in our subsequent filings with the SEC.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  EOG RESOURCES, INC.
(Registrant)
   
   
   
Date: April 9, 2026By:
/s/ ANN D. JANSSEN                                                                                    
Ann D. Janssen
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)
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FAQ

How did EOG (EOG) change its Q1 2026 current tax expense guidance?

EOG now expects first quarter 2026 current tax expense of $500 million–$600 million. This is a sharp increase from its earlier forecast of $230 million–$330 million issued with fourth-quarter 2025 results, reflecting stronger-than-expected crude oil prices and related higher taxable income.

Why did EOG (EOG) raise its Q1 2026 tax expense outlook?

EOG raised its tax outlook because crude oil prices realized and anticipated for 2026 are higher than assumed in February guidance. The company cites elevated prices tied to conflict in the Middle East, which increase pre-tax earnings and therefore current tax expense for the first quarter.

Is EOG (EOG) updating any other parts of its 2026 guidance?

EOG stated it is only updating current tax expense guidance for first quarter 2026. The company explicitly noted it is not updating or confirming any other ranges for Q1 2026 or full year 2026 that were included in its February 24, 2026 guidance release.

What did EOG (EOG) disclose about its commodity hedging in Q1 2026?

EOG reported paying $53 million in net cash to settle its financial commodity derivative contracts during first quarter 2026. These instruments, including swaps and options, are accounted for on a mark-to-market basis and are used to enhance certainty of future revenues and cash flows.

When will EOG’s Brent Linked Gas Sales Contract begin delivering volumes?

EOG indicated that no cash was received in Q1 2026 under its Brent Linked Gas Sales Contract. Deliveries under this 10-year natural gas sales agreement, which is linked to Brent crude oil prices, are expected to commence in January 2027 under the current arrangements.

What benchmark commodity prices did EOG (EOG) highlight for Q1 2026?

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, EOG noted NYMEX WTI crude oil averaged $72.17 per barrel and NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas averaged $4.96 per MMBtu. The company’s realized prices differ due to location, quality adjustments, and natural gas liquids product mix.

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