EOG Resources COO Sells Over $850,000 in Stock

Jeffrey Leitzell, the Chief Operating Officer of EOG Resources, sold nearly 6,000 shares of the company's stock.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:50am

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EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) COO Jeffrey Leitzell sold 5,698 shares of the company's stock on March 31st at an average price of $150.32, resulting in a total transaction value of $856,523.36. Following the sale, Leitzell still directly owns 88,045 shares in the company, valued at $13,234,924.40.

Why it matters

Insider transactions, such as stock sales by company executives, can provide insights into management's views on the company's prospects and valuation. Leitzell's sale represents a 6.08% decrease in his position, which may signal his belief that the stock is overvalued or that he wants to diversify his personal holdings.

The details

The stock sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC. EOG Resources is an independent exploration and production company focused on crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company has grown to become one of the largest U.S. upstream producers since its origins in the late 1990s as part of Enron Oil & Gas.

  • The stock sale occurred on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.

The players

Jeffrey Leitzell

The Chief Operating Officer of EOG Resources, Inc.

EOG Resources, Inc.

An independent exploration and production company headquartered in Houston, Texas that focuses on the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.

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The takeaway

Insider transactions can provide valuable insights into a company's prospects, and Leitzell's sale of over $850,000 in EOG Resources stock may signal his belief that the shares are overvalued or that he wants to diversify his personal holdings.