Cypress Point Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 29,389 shares of the energy producer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,751,000. ConocoPhillips comprises about 0.6% of Cypress Point Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 24th biggest position.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Cloud Capital Management LLC bought a new position in ConocoPhillips in the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp acquired a new stake in ConocoPhillips in the third quarter worth $28,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund acquired a new stake in ConocoPhillips in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Strive Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in ConocoPhillips in the third quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC raised its holdings in ConocoPhillips by 58.0% in the third quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 316 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 116 shares during the period. 82.36% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Insider Buying and Selling at ConocoPhillips
In related news, SVP Andrew D. Lundquist sold 34,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.68, for a total transaction of $4,128,960.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 17,469 shares in the company, valued at $2,090,689.92. This trade represents a 66.39% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Ryan Michael Lance sold 113,221 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $132.71, for a total transaction of $15,025,558.91. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 350,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $46,448,500. The trade was a 24.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 734,891 shares of company stock valued at $93,345,692 over the last quarter. 0.09% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
ConocoPhillips Trading Down 0.0%
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The energy producer reported $1.89 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.68 by $0.21. ConocoPhillips had a net margin of 12.10% and a return on equity of 11.39%. The business had revenue of $15.76 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.62 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.09 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts forecast that ConocoPhillips will post 9.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.
ConocoPhillips Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Investors of record on Monday, May 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.84 per share. This represents a $3.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 11th. ConocoPhillips’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 57.05%.
ConocoPhillips News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting ConocoPhillips this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat estimates on EPS and showed disciplined cost control and strong cash generation, supporting near‑term profitability. ConocoPhillips Q1 EPS beats estimates; shares fall on Qatar output cut
- Positive Sentiment: Higher crude prices from Mideast tensions are boosting margins and expected free cash flow, increasing capacity for buybacks/dividends. Higher Oil Prices Are Boosting This Oil Stock’s Profits. Here’s How It’s Using That Windfall.
- Positive Sentiment: Management outlined a $12.0–$12.5B 2026 capex range and reiterated multiyear free‑cash‑flow targets (on track for ~$7B FCF inflection by 2029), which supports long‑term shareholder returns. ConocoPhillips outlines $12B-$12.5B 2026 capex range…
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks upgraded COP to strong‑buy and broader analyst commentary may influence flows, but upgrades are offset by the company’s trimmed production view. Is It Worth Investing in ConocoPhillips (COP) Based on Wall Street’s Bullish Views?
- Negative Sentiment: Management excluded Qatar from Q2 guidance and trimmed full‑year production targets amid the Middle East conflict, a direct hit to near‑term volume expectations. ConocoPhillips Q1 2026 earnings fall 21% to $2.2bn
- Negative Sentiment: YoY production and revenues declined (revenue down ~6%), and management warned of wider supply disruption risks — factors pressuring the stock despite the beat. ConocoPhillips posts lower first-quarter profit
- Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical escalation (Iran/Stait of Hormuz concerns) has pushed oil higher but raises operational and guidance uncertainty; market reaction shows shares falling on the guidance cut despite higher commodity prices. Oil Set for Weekly Gain as Trump Says Iran Blockade Will Persist
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities research analysts have weighed in on COP shares. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $98.00 to $103.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $129.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 13th. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $130.00 to $144.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $132.00 to $133.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $133.04.
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ConocoPhillips 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.
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