Simon Quick Advisors LLC Has $221,000 Position in ConocoPhillips $COP

Simon Quick Advisors LLC lessened its holdings in shares of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) by 75.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 2,341 shares of the energy producer’s stock after selling 7,021 shares during the period. Simon Quick Advisors LLC’s holdings in ConocoPhillips were worth $221,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips by 0.7% during the second quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 40,382,724 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $3,623,946,000 after purchasing an additional 287,970 shares during the period. Fisher Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in ConocoPhillips by 1.6% during the second quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 14,393,875 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $1,291,706,000 after buying an additional 224,201 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its position in shares of ConocoPhillips by 31.4% during the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 10,778,664 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $966,267,000 after buying an additional 2,575,803 shares during the period. Primecap Management Co. CA grew its position in shares of ConocoPhillips by 66.0% during the 2nd quarter. Primecap Management Co. CA now owns 7,883,455 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $707,461,000 after buying an additional 3,135,315 shares during the period. Finally, Boston Partners increased its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips by 4.0% in the 2nd quarter. Boston Partners now owns 6,424,232 shares of the energy producer’s stock valued at $577,471,000 after acquiring an additional 244,810 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 82.36% of the company’s stock.

ConocoPhillips News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ConocoPhillips this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS view to $5.07 from $4.72, signaling a meaningful upward revision to next‑year profits. Zacks Research Forecasts Higher Earnings for ConocoPhillips
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks bumped several quarterly estimates — notably Q4 2026 to $1.42 (from $1.07) and Q2 2027 to $1.75 (from $1.60) — which point to stronger near‑term earnings momentum. Zacks Research Forecasts Higher Earnings for ConocoPhillips
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also raised Q4 2025 and Q2 2026 estimates modestly, adding incremental upside to coming quarters. Zacks Research Forecasts Higher Earnings for ConocoPhillips
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage coverage remains constructive: ConocoPhillips has a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy,” which supports investor appetite. ConocoPhillips Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy”
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks left the overall market consensus for current full‑year EPS at $8.16, implying that despite revisions, broader street expectations remain unchanged for FY2025/FY2027 context. Zacks Research Forecasts Higher Earnings for ConocoPhillips
• Negative Sentiment: There were small downward tweaks to Q3 2026 and Q3 2027 (drops of $0.01–$0.02), which are minor but technically reduce some mid‑cycle expectations. Zacks Research Forecasts Higher Earnings for ConocoPhillips

ConocoPhillips Stock Up 3.2%

ConocoPhillips stock opened at $96.62 on Monday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $90.68 and a 200-day moving average of $92.48. The company has a quick ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. ConocoPhillips has a twelve month low of $79.88 and a twelve month high of $106.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $119.39 billion, a PE ratio of 13.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 0.32.

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

ConocoPhillips Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 17th were given a dividend of $0.84 per share. This is an increase from ConocoPhillips’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.78. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 17th. ConocoPhillips’s payout ratio is currently 47.52%.

Insider Transactions at ConocoPhillips

In other news, Director William H. Mcraven bought 5,768 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 10th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $86.68 per share, with a total value of $499,970.24. Following the transaction, 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 transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Ryan Michael Lance sold 500,708 shares of the company’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 value of $46,315,490.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 325,972 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $30,152,410. This trade represents a 60.57% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on shares of ConocoPhillips from $122.00 to $117.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Raymond James Financial cut their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $117.00 to $115.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, September 8th. Mizuho lifted their price target on shares of ConocoPhillips from $120.00 to $121.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $115.00 price target on shares of ConocoPhillips in a report on Monday, November 24th. Finally, Roth Capital dropped their price objective on ConocoPhillips from $108.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, ConocoPhillips presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $114.08.

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.