11 Most Profitable Value Stocks to Invest In Right Now

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4. EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE:EOG)

Forward P/E Ratio as of December 16: 10.28

TTM Net Income as of December 16: $5.53 billion

TTM Net Income Margin as of December 16: 24.41%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 61

EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE:EOG) is one of the most profitable value stocks to invest in right now. On December 12, UBS analyst Josh Silverstein lowered the firm’s price target on EOG Resources to $141 from $144 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. UBS predicts a robust 2026 for Energy after 3 years of flat returns. The firm points to several tailwinds, including better commodity pricing, efficient cost management, and a surge in merger activity.

Earlier on December 8, JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on EOG Resources to $121 from $131 and maintained a Neutral rating on the shares. This sentiment was posted as the firm adjusted ratings and targets in the E&P space as part of its 2026 outlook. JPMorgan sees supply side risks for oil and liquids, but says that the long-awaited demand inflection for natural gas has finally arrived. The magnitude of the crude oil oversupply, plus a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2026, is a double blow for lower oil prices.

In Q3 2025, EOG Resources announced a quarterly net income of $1.5 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $2.71. The company also generated $1.4 billion in free cash flow during the quarter, bringing its year-to-date total to $3.7 billion. Based on this momentum, EOG Resources increased its full-year 2025 free cash flow forecast to $4.5 billion, a $200 million upward revision from previous estimates. Revenue for the quarter totaled $5.85 billion. Furthermore, EOG Resources closed its acquisition of Encino, a move that diversifies its production base beyond its core Delaware Basin and Eagle Ford assets.

EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE:EOG), together with its subsidiaries, explores for, develops, produces, and markets crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas in producing basins in the US, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and internationally.

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