ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) have been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty-seven research firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, nine have issued a hold recommendation, sixteen have issued a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $129.24.

Several research analysts have commented on the company. Barclays raised their target price on ConocoPhillips from $118.00 to $128.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on ConocoPhillips from $132.00 to $133.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Wall Street Zen upgraded ConocoPhillips from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 7th. Argus raised their target price on ConocoPhillips from $111.00 to $128.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of ConocoPhillips in a research note on Monday, December 29th.

Insider Transactions at ConocoPhillips

In other ConocoPhillips news, EVP Nicholas G. Olds sold 6,994 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $127.06, for a total value of $888,657.64. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 5,395 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $685,488.70. This trade represents a 56.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, SVP Heather G. Hrap sold 2,654 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.68, for a total value of $317,630.72. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 5,663 shares in the company, valued at approximately $677,747.84. The trade was a 31.91% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 734,891 shares of company stock worth $93,345,692. 0.09% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of ConocoPhillips

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Nicolet Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips by 0.9% during the 4th quarter. Nicolet Advisory Services LLC now owns 10,352 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $989,000 after acquiring an additional 95 shares during the last quarter. Duncan Williams Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips by 4.4% during the 4th quarter. Duncan Williams Asset Management LLC now owns 2,370 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $222,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC lifted its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips by 4.1% during the 4th quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC now owns 2,570 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $241,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares during the last quarter. Strategic Blueprint LLC lifted its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. Strategic Blueprint LLC now owns 8,018 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $751,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Chesapeake Wealth Management lifted its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips by 1.5% during the 4th quarter. Chesapeake Wealth Management now owns 7,160 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $670,000 after acquiring an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 82.36% of the company’s stock.

ConocoPhillips News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ConocoPhillips this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target and highlighted higher expected Q1 volumes and benefits from elevated crude prices, fueling optimism about near-term cash flow. Jefferies Raises PT on ConocoPhillips (COP), Cites Higher Expected Volumes in Q1
• Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein boosted its price target to $121, adding further analyst support for the stock’s valuation. Sanford C. Bernstein Raises ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) Price Target to $121.00
• Positive Sentiment: Oakmark’s Q1 investor letter cited ConocoPhillips as a beneficiary of a favorable macro backdrop, underscoring institutional interest. ConocoPhillips (COP) Gained from a Favorable Macroeconomic Backdrop
• Positive Sentiment: Analysis notes that high oil prices combined with company cost discipline and production growth improve ConocoPhillips’ 2026 earnings outlook. High Oil Prices & Cost Discipline Boost ConocoPhillips’ 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Elevated European demand for U.S. natural gas/LNG is a structural tailwind for producers with export exposure, supporting ConocoPhillips’ longer-term LNG thesis. Europe Is Desperate for American Natural Gas. FCG Owns the Companies Selling It to Them
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparison pieces weighing COP against peers and midstream names (DTM) create valuation discussion but don’t change the company’s fundamentals immediately; useful for longer-term allocation decisions. COP vs. DTM: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
• Negative Sentiment: Markets reacted to reports of potential Iran peace talks, which trimmed the energy risk premium and pressured major oil producers, contributing to near-term share weakness. Big Oil Stocks Drop on Possible Iran Peace Talks — Has the Energy Rally Run Its Course?
• Negative Sentiment: Recent market-session writeups flagged a pullback in COP shares amid broader market moves, reflecting short-term profit-taking after prior gains. ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
• Negative Sentiment: Dividend-focused comparisons with Chevron raised questions about ConocoPhillips’ dividend resilience versus integrated peers—an ongoing risk factor for income-oriented investors. Chevron vs. ConocoPhillips: Only One of These Energy Dividends Is Safe to Hold Forever

ConocoPhillips Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of NYSE COP opened at $118.88 on Friday. ConocoPhillips has a 52 week low of $84.28 and a 52 week high of $135.87. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $119.41 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $102.11. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The company has a market cap of $144.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.75, a P/E/G ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 0.19.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The energy producer reported $1.02 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.23 by ($0.21). ConocoPhillips had a return on equity of 11.90% and a net margin of 12.98%.The company had revenue of $13.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.35 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.98 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that ConocoPhillips will post 8.16 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ConocoPhillips Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th were issued a $0.84 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, February 18th. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. ConocoPhillips’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 53.00%.

About ConocoPhillips

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is a Houston-based international energy company focused on exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Formed in 2002 through the merger of Conoco Inc and Phillips Petroleum Company, the firm operates as an independent upstream company that explores for, develops and produces crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids across a portfolio of global assets.

The company’s activities span conventional and unconventional resources and include onshore and offshore operations in multiple regions around the world.