ConocoPhillips $COP Holdings Decreased by Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.

Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. decreased its holdings in ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) by 19.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 134,993 shares of the energy producer’s stock after selling 32,509 shares during the period. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.’s holdings in ConocoPhillips were worth $12,769,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new position in ConocoPhillips in the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Bogart Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of ConocoPhillips by 136.8% during the 2nd quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 315 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 182 shares during the period. Activest Wealth Management lifted its position in ConocoPhillips by 249.5% during the 2nd quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 325 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 232 shares during the last quarter. BNP Paribas bought a new stake in ConocoPhillips during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Traub Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in ConocoPhillips in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $38,000. 82.36% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

COP has been the subject of several research reports. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on ConocoPhillips in a research report on Friday, October 17th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $100.00 price objective for the company. Susquehanna cut their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips to $113.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 20th. Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price target on shares of ConocoPhillips from $116.00 to $98.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday. Evercore ISI dropped their price objective on shares of ConocoPhillips from $115.00 to $111.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 6th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $122.00 to $117.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $112.96.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Ryan Michael Lance sold 500,708 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 19th. The stock was 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 owned 325,972 shares in the company, valued at $30,152,410. This trade represents a 60.57% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director William H. Mcraven purchased 5,768 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 10th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $86.68 per share, for a total transaction of $499,970.24. Following the purchase, the director owned 5,768 shares in the company, valued at $499,970.24. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

ConocoPhillips Trading Up 5.1%

Shares of COP stock opened at $98.74 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $91.43 and a 200-day moving average of $92.59. The stock has a market cap of $122.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.97, a P/E/G ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 0.32. ConocoPhillips has a 52-week low of $79.88 and a 52-week high of $106.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a current ratio of 1.32.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The energy producer reported $1.61 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.20. ConocoPhillips had a net margin of 14.25% and a return on equity of 13.64%. The business had revenue of $15.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.51 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.78 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 14.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts forecast that ConocoPhillips will post 8.16 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ConocoPhillips Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 17th were paid a $0.84 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.4%. This is an increase from ConocoPhillips’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.78. ConocoPhillips’s dividend payout ratio is currently 47.52%.

Trending Headlines about ConocoPhillips

Here are the key news stories impacting ConocoPhillips this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Top U.S. oil companies, including ConocoPhillips, were invited to meet with President Trump to discuss rebuilding Venezuela’s oil industry — a signal the administration may support U.S. operator re‑entry and large commercial opportunities if political/legal issues are resolved. Trump to Meet With Chevron and Other Oil Companies on Venezuela. What We Know.
• Positive Sentiment: U.S. Energy Secretary said ConocoPhillips and Exxon are examining possible roles in revitalizing Venezuela’s energy industry — this reinforces the narrative that COP could secure future upstream projects or participate in value recovery. ConocoPhillips and Exxon Look at Venezuela Role After Maduro Ouster
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual high volume of call option purchases signals speculative bullish interest and short‑term positioning by traders anticipating upside from Venezuela developments or oil price moves. Investors Buy High Volume of Call Options on ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP)
• Neutral Sentiment: U.S. Treasury Secretary said the largest oil companies are likely to move more slowly in Venezuela than independents — suggests majors like COP may take a cautious, staged approach rather than immediate large investments. Bessent says largest oil companies are likely to move slower in Venezuela
• Neutral Sentiment: Energy Secretary noted that arbitration claims (Venezuela owes COP billions) are important but “not an immediate priority,” indicating potential delays in cash recovery and that near‑term gains may come from operational re‑entry rather than lump‑sum settlements. Exxon and Conoco claims against Venezuela are not an immediate priority
• Negative Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein cut its COP price target from $116 to $98 (while keeping Outperform), and Wolfe Research lowered its target to $126 — analyst downgrades and lower targets can cap upside and reflect more cautious forward earnings/asset assumptions. Bernstein Trims Price Target on ConocoPhillips (COP) by $18 Wolfe Research Cuts ConocoPhillips Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Reports say U.S. oil companies want “serious guarantees” from Washington before making large Venezuela investments, and legal/compensation issues (billions owed by Venezuela) complicate and likely slow any substantive capital deployment — a major constraint on how quickly COP can monetize any Venezuelan opportunity. US oil companies say they need guarantees to invest in Venezuela, FT reports Oil Firms Say Venezuela Owes Them Billions, Complicating Trump’s Plan

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.