ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) Price Target Raised to $149.00

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) had its price target increased by Susquehanna from $121.00 to $149.00 in a report published on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports. Susquehanna currently has a positive rating on the energy producer’s stock.

Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Mizuho increased their price objective on shares of ConocoPhillips from $121.00 to $136.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of ConocoPhillips from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of ConocoPhillips from $108.00 to $149.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, March 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of ConocoPhillips from $98.00 to $103.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of ConocoPhillips in a report on Monday, December 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $131.36.

ConocoPhillips Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:COP opened at $124.51 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $120.81 and its two-hundred day moving average is $103.12. The company has a current ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $151.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.64, a PEG ratio of 2.35 and a beta of 0.19. ConocoPhillips has a 52 week low of $84.28 and a 52 week high of $135.87.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The energy producer reported $1.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.23 by ($0.21). The company had revenue of $13.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.35 billion. ConocoPhillips had a net margin of 12.98% and a return on equity of 11.90%. The company’s revenue was down 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.98 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that ConocoPhillips will post 7.3 earnings per share for the current year.

ConocoPhillips Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 18th were issued a dividend of $0.84 per share. This represents a $3.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, February 18th. ConocoPhillips’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 53.00%.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Ryan Michael Lance sold 113,221 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $132.71, for a total transaction of $15,025,558.91. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 350,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $46,448,500. This trade represents a 24.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, SVP Heather G. Hrap sold 2,654 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.68, for a total transaction of $317,630.72. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 5,663 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $677,747.84. The trade was a 31.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 734,891 shares of company stock valued at $93,345,692 in the last ninety days. 0.09% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of ConocoPhillips

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management bought a new stake in ConocoPhillips during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Cloud Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ConocoPhillips in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Strive Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ConocoPhillips in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund purchased a new stake in shares of ConocoPhillips in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of ConocoPhillips by 58.0% in the 3rd quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 316 shares of the energy producer’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares in the last quarter. 82.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

ConocoPhillips News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ConocoPhillips this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several outlets highlight that ConocoPhillips is positioned to beat Q1 estimates based on current indicators, supporting near-term upside into the report. ConocoPhillips (COP) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q1 Release
• Positive Sentiment: Susquehanna published a bullish note forecasting strong price appreciation for COP, which can attract momentum flows and buyer interest. Susquehanna Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank raised its price target from $100 to $125 (sector perform), reflecting an upgraded view that supports valuation and could reduce near-term downside. Scotiabank price target raise
• Positive Sentiment: Relative-comparison pieces favor COP over Occidental on metrics like ROE, lower leverage and dividend yield, reinforcing COP’s appeal vs. peers for yield/value-seeking investors. Occidental vs. ConocoPhillips: Which Energy Stock Has More Upside?
• Neutral Sentiment: ISS (proxy advisor) urged shareholders to vote for an independent board chair — a governance development that increases scrutiny of management but has uncertain immediate financial impact. Watch proxy outcomes for potential board changes. Proxy advisor ISS urges ConocoPhillips shareholders to vote for independent board chair
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry roundups and watchlists continue to include COP among top energy names for 2026, keeping it on investor radars but not signaling an immediate catalyst. Top 4 Energy Stocks to Watch in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Local industry news such as Brock Group relocating to Houston’s Energy Corridor is background for the sector but has minimal direct impact on COP fundamentals. Brock Group Relocates Headquarters to Houston’s Energy Corridor
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage on the renewed surge in renewables (and the market disruption from the Iran conflict) highlights accelerating solar equipment sales and a potential structural shift away from oil over time, a headwind for long-term demand forecasts for fossil-fuel producers. Renewable Energy Is Booming Again. The Iran War Has Scrambled Markets.
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/geo-political commentary warns that while oil-price strength has fueled sector gains, ongoing conflict (Iran) could reverse that rally or pressure margins if prices move to levels that slow demand. This raises risk to the recent run-up. Energy stocks are trouncing the rest of the stock market in 2026. Why the Iran war could erode those gains from here.

ConocoPhillips Company Profile

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.