EOG Resources Q1 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

EOG Resources (EOG) announced earnings for first quarter that decreased from the same period last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings came in at $1.463 billion, or $2.65 per share. This compares with $1.789 billion, or $3.10 per share, last year.

Excluding items, EOG Resources reported adjusted earnings of $1.586 billion or $2.87 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $2.77 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period fell 7.4% to $5.669 billion from $6.123 billion last year.

EOG Resources earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $1.463 Bln. vs. $1.789 Bln. last year.
-EPS: $2.65 vs. $3.10 last year.
-Revenue: $5.669 Bln vs. $6.123 Bln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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