TD Asset Management Inc lessened its stake in ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP – Free Report) by 5.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 492,699 shares of the energy producer’s stock after selling 31,148 shares during the quarter. TD Asset Management Inc’s holdings in ConocoPhillips were worth $46,604,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new position in ConocoPhillips in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Cloud Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ConocoPhillips in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of ConocoPhillips by 58.0% during the third quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 316 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. BNP Paribas bought a new stake in shares of ConocoPhillips during the second quarter worth $33,000. Finally, Bfsg LLC acquired a new position in shares of ConocoPhillips during the third quarter valued at $36,000. 82.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several analysts have weighed in on the company. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price objective on ConocoPhillips from $105.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $130.00 price objective on shares of ConocoPhillips in a report on Monday, February 9th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on ConocoPhillips from $117.00 to $108.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Mizuho increased their target price on ConocoPhillips from $120.00 to $121.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Citigroup raised their target price on ConocoPhillips from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $115.92.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, CEO Ryan Michael Lance sold 500,708 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $92.50, for a total transaction of $46,315,490.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 325,972 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $30,152,410. This trade represents a 60.57% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
ConocoPhillips News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting ConocoPhillips this week:
- Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $130 (from $120) and reiterated a Buy rating, citing progress on the Willow project and longer‑term growth potential — a bullish analyst signal that supports higher valuations. ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Gains UBS Confidence as Willow Project Advances
- Positive Sentiment: Crude oil rallied (Brent above $70) on renewed U.S.–Iran tensions, which tends to lift E&P producers’ revenue and cash flow potential — a direct tailwind for COP. Oil Price Tops $70 Amid Trump, Iran Fears. Where It Goes From Here.
- Neutral Sentiment: Media pieces note that brokerage consensus remains favorable (average brokerage recommendation supportive), which can sustain demand but also reflects already priced‑in optimism. Brokers Suggest Investing in ConocoPhillips (COP): Read This Before Placing a Bet
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets flag COP as a highly searched/monitored stock — increased attention can boost liquidity and volatility but doesn’t guarantee direction. ConocoPhillips (COP) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
- Neutral Sentiment: Bloomberg reported ConocoPhillips is exploring sales of some Permian assets — could be value‑unlocking but may reduce growth/production exposure; impact depends on deal size and use of proceeds. ConocoPhillips Looks to Sell Assets in the Permian Basin
- Negative Sentiment: COP’s most recent quarter missed expectations (EPS and revenue down year‑over‑year), highlighting near‑term earnings pressure that can cap multiple expansion until margins recover.
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary notes COP has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, which keeps some investors cautious on growth prospects versus alternatives. Is ConocoPhillips Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?
ConocoPhillips Stock Performance
COP stock opened at $113.32 on Friday. ConocoPhillips has a 1-year low of $79.88 and a 1-year high of $113.80. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $101.70 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $95.38. The firm has a market cap of $140.03 billion, a PE ratio of 17.87, a P/E/G ratio of 2.81 and a beta of 0.32. The company has a current ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The energy producer reported $1.02 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.98 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts forecast that ConocoPhillips will post 8.16 earnings per share for the current year.
ConocoPhillips Announces Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 18th will be given a $0.84 dividend. This represents a $3.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 18th. ConocoPhillips’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 53.00%.
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.
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