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EOG Resources CEO Yacob sells $5.47 million in stock near 52-week high

Chairman and CEO Ezra Y. Yacob disposed of 35,942 shares at an average price of $152.097, reducing holdings to 242,450 shares. The transaction follows a 43% year-to-date gain for EOG Resources.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 30 Aug 2026 · 22:04 · 1 min read
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EOG Resources CEO Yacob sells $5.47 million in stock near 52-week high

Ezra Y. Yacob, chairman, CEO and director of EOG Resources Inc., sold 35,942 shares of common stock on August 24, 2026, for approximately $5.47 million, according to regulatory filings.

The shares were disposed at prices ranging from $152.070 to $152.202 per share, with a weighted average price of $152.097. Following the transaction, Yacob retains a direct holding of 242,450.747 shares in the Houston-based energy company.

The disposal coincides with EOG Resources trading near its 52-week high of $153.67, reflecting a 43% year-to-date return. The company's market capitalization stands at $78.79 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.53 and a 37-year streak of uninterrupted dividend payments.

EOG Resources reported adjusted earnings of $5.70 per share in the second quarter, exceeding analyst expectations of $4.99 per share, while reported earnings reached $5.07 per share. Revenue totaled $8.62 billion, nearly 8% above the projected $7.99 billion. The company's outlook remained unchanged following the earnings release.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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