EOG: Net Income Of $1.2 Billion Vs $101 Million One Year Ago; $2.05/Share Vs 17 Cents/Share One Year Ago -- 3Q18

EOG:

• exceeds high end of oil and NGL production targets 
• generates significant free cash flow 
• achieves improved well performance and lower costs in Delaware Basin 
• secures 2019 services at competitive prices and raises 2018 CAPEX guidance range to $5.8-$6.0 billion 
• targets further well cost reductions in 2019 

EOG

From the company's press release:

The company reported third quarter 2018 net income of $1.2 billion, or $2.05 per share. This compares to third quarter 2017 net income of $101 million, or $0.17 per share. Net cash from operating activities in the third quarter 2018 was $2.2 billion.

Adjusted non-GAAP net income for the third quarter 2018 was $1.0 billion, or $1.75 per share, compared to adjusted non-GAAP net income of $111 million, or $0.19 per share, for the same prior year period.

Third Quarter Review EOG set a company record and exceeded the high end of its target range for crude oil volumes in the third quarter 2018 by producing 415,000 barrels of oil per day (Bopd), an increase of 27 percent compared to the same prior year period. Natural gas liquids (NGL) production increased 46 percent while natural gas volumes grew 13 percent, contributing to total company production growth of 25 percent.

Per-unit operating expenses declined during the third quarter 2018 compared to the same prior year period. General and administrative expenses fell 20 percent, transportation costs declined 15 percent and depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses fell 13 percent, all on a per-unit basis. EOG generated $2.3 billion of discretionary cash flow in the third quarter 2018. After considering exploration and development expenditures of $1.7 billion and dividend payments of $107 million, EOG produced free cash flow during the third quarter of $503 million.