Nov 6 (Reuters) - EOG Resources ( EOG ) beat analysts'

estimates for third-quarter profit on Thursday, as a rise in

output helped the U.S. oil and gas producer offset a drop in

crude prices.

The Houston-based company posted an adjusted profit of $2.71

per share for the quarter ended September 30, compared with

analysts' average estimate of $2.43, according to data complied

by LSEG.

(Reporting by Vallari Srivastava in Bengaluru; Editing by

Sriraj Kalluvila)