Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP). In a filing disclosed on March 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in ConocoPhillips stock on February 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.
Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Thermon Group (NYSE:THR) on 3/2/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) on 3/2/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) on 2/26/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) on 2/24/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) on 2/24/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) on 2/24/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) on 2/24/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Champion Homes (NYSE:SKY) on 2/23/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tri Pointe Homes (NYSE:TPH) on 2/23/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/20/2026.
ConocoPhillips Stock Up 1.3%
Shares of ConocoPhillips stock traded up $1.53 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $122.85. 7,951,185 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 9,463,887. ConocoPhillips has a twelve month low of $79.88 and a twelve month high of $123.96. The company has a market cap of $151.81 billion, a PE ratio of 19.38, a PEG ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 0.27. 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 stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $107.06 and a 200-day simple moving average of $97.09.
ConocoPhillips Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th were paid a dividend of $0.84 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, February 18th. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. ConocoPhillips’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 53.00%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities research analysts have issued reports on COP shares. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on ConocoPhillips from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Roth Mkm downgraded shares of ConocoPhillips from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $112.00 price target for the company. in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Susquehanna lifted their price target on shares of ConocoPhillips from $115.00 to $121.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Barclays upped their price target on shares of ConocoPhillips from $118.00 to $128.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of ConocoPhillips from $132.00 to $133.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $120.38.
View Our Latest Analysis on ConocoPhillips
ConocoPhillips News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting ConocoPhillips this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised long-term oil assumptions and reiterated bullish views on COP, citing the company’s strong leverage to crude and its 2026 production/guidance and capital-discipline commitments (including ~$1.0B cost reductions and sizable shareholder returns). Higher Oil Assumptions And Geopolitical Risk Might Change The Case For Investing In ConocoPhillips (COP)
- Positive Sentiment: Mizuho, Barclays and Piper Sandler (among others) lifted price targets—Mizuho to $136, Barclays to $128 and Piper Sandler more aggressively toward $154—giving fresh analyst support that can attract buying from institutions. Mizuho/Benzinga coverage
- Positive Sentiment: Oil-price upside from Strait-of-Hormuz shipping risk and uncertainty around a U.S.-led protection coalition is boosting energy-sector momentum, which typically flows to upstream producers like COP. Oil jumps over 2% as doubts linger over U.S.-backed plan to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping
- Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target to $120 but kept an Underperform rating, illustrating mixed analyst views despite higher oil assumptions. Bank of America and Barclays Update ConocoPhillips (COP) Targets on Oil Outlook Shift
- Neutral Sentiment: Smaller operational notices and sector roundup pieces (e.g., lists of oil stocks that benefit from rising crude) support sector interest but are not COP-specific drivers. 5 Oil and Gas Stocks That Benefit From Soaring Crude Prices
- Negative Sentiment: Material insider selling disclosed this week: EVP Nicholas Olds sold 14,522 shares, SVP Andrew Lundquist sold 34,500 shares and SVP Heather Hrap sold 2,654 shares—large, clustered executive sales that can weigh on sentiment and raise questions on timing. Nicholas Olds insider sale
- Negative Sentiment: Additional coverage highlighted insider sales and asked whether profit-taking signals concerns around capital returns or near-term outlook, a potential short-term headwind for the stock. ConocoPhillips Insider Sales Stir Questions On Capital Returns And Outlook
Institutional Investors Weigh In On ConocoPhillips
Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Modera Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in ConocoPhillips by 9.1% in the 2nd quarter. Modera Wealth Management LLC now owns 11,455 shares of the energy producer’s stock valued at $1,028,000 after purchasing an additional 957 shares during the last quarter. Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. grew its position in ConocoPhillips by 181.8% in the 2nd quarter. Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. now owns 27,314 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $2,451,000 after purchasing an additional 17,620 shares during the last quarter. Fox Run Management L.L.C. acquired a new stake in shares of ConocoPhillips in the second quarter valued at approximately $340,000. AE Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of ConocoPhillips by 164.5% during the second quarter. AE Wealth Management LLC now owns 49,843 shares of the energy producer’s stock valued at $4,473,000 after buying an additional 31,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AGF Management Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of ConocoPhillips during the second quarter valued at approximately $3,274,000. 82.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Insider Buying and Selling at ConocoPhillips
In related news, Director Timothy A. Leach sold 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.79, for a total value of $4,751,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 411,211 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $48,847,754.69. This represents a 8.87% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, SVP Andrew D. Lundquist sold 34,500 shares of ConocoPhillips stock in a transaction on Friday, March 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.68, for a total value 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. The trade was a 66.39% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 600,884 shares of company stock valued at $58,250,367. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
About Representative Cisneros
Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.
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.
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