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ConocoPhillips is a US-based independent exploration and production firm. In 2023, it produced 1.2 million barrels per day of oil and natural gas liquids and 3.1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas, primarily from Alaska and the Lower 48 in the United States and Norway in Europe and several countries in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 were 6.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent.

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Defense stocks are moving slightly lower Wednesday after Israel and Hamas verbally agreed on a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43011383/israel-gaza-ceasefire-hostage-exchange">ceasefire in Gaza</a>.
What Happened: Hamas accepted a draft agreement on Wednesday for a ceasefire in Gaza that includes the release of several hostages, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43011383/israel-gaza-ceasefire-hostage-exchange">multiple reports</a>. 
The agreement follows months of negotiations and paves the way for a potential end to the ongoing war in the Middle East that began about 15 months ago. The verbal agreement also comes just days before President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s inauguration. 
&#8220;We have a deal for the hostages in the Middle East. They will be released shortly. Thank you!&#8221; Trump&nbsp;said in a post on Truth Social.
The deal reportedly includes a six-week ceasefire and the release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. Israel still needs to ratify the deal, but a vote is expected by Thursday. 
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Defense stocks including Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) and RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) moved lower as the ceasefire reports surfaced despite a strong session from broader indices. The Global X Funds Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) and the SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) also pulled back from highs on the news. 
At the time of writing, Lockheed Martin shares were down about 0.7%, while Northrop Grumman and RTX shares were down about 0.8%. It&#8217;s worth noting that the SPDR S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 1.77% at last check.
Defense stocks have benefitted from the ongoing war in the Middle East with the Global X Funds Defense ETF having gained more than 35% over the past year, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. Defense stocks tend to rally in periods of elevated conflict given their heavy reliance on government contracts. 
Energy stocks including BP P.L.C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>), Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) also pulled back slightly on the ceasefire news, but bounced back pretty quickly. 
The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) hit new 52-week highs on Wednesday on continued momentum from last week after the U.S. announced its most extensive sanctions on Russian oil exports to date.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Goldman Sachs cut the price target for D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) from $200 to $171. Goldman Sachs analyst Susan Maklari maintained a Buy rating. D.R. Horton shares closed at $138.40 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DHI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wells Fargo slashed ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) price target from $134 to $132. Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintained an Overweight rating. ConocoPhillips shares closed at $104.23 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Keybanc cut the price target for Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) from $90 to $70. Keybanc analyst John Vinh maintained an Overweight rating. Microchip Technology shares closed at $55.91 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>UBS increased the price target for International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) from $150 to $160. UBS analyst David Vogt maintained a Sell rating. IBM shares closed at $217.40 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IBM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group boosted KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) price target from $88 to $95. Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Kim maintained an Outperform rating. KB Home shares settled at $64.08 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KBH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities raised GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) price target from $380 to $415. B of A Securities analyst Andrew Obin maintained a Buy rating. GE Vernova shares closed at $366.81 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Barclays raised Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) price target from $550 to $715. Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar maintained an Underweight rating. Netflix shares closed at $840.29 on Monday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo boosted the price target for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>) from $330 to $350. Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Air Products shares settled at $301.74 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities cut Celanese Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>) price target from $95 to $88. B of A Securities analyst Steve Byrne upgraded the stock from Underperform to Buy. Celanese shares closed at $67.38 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group raised Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) price target from $430 to $445. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained an Outperform rating. Lululemon shares closed at $398.86 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $134 to $132.

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Truist Securities raised the price target for ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) from $138 to $139. Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintained a Buy rating. ConocoPhillips shares closed at $101.92 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Barclays boosted Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) price target from $49 to $54. Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintained an Overweight rating. Robinhood shares closed at $40.08 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HOOD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this sto</a>ck.</li>
<li>Keybanc raised the price target for Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) from $298 to $337. Keybanc analyst Sophie Karp maintained an Overweight rating. Constellation Energy shares closed at $305.19 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CEG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Barclays increased the price target for TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) from $132 to $148. Barclays analyst Tim Long maintained an Equal-Weight rating. TD SYNNEX shares closed at $134.01 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan boosted Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>) price target from $188 to $200. JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintained an Overweight rating. Boot Barn shares settled at $156.14 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BOOT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley raised Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) price target from $400 to $430. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas maintained an Overweight rating. Tesla shares closed at $394.74 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities raised Gulfport Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPOR#NYSE">GPOR</a>) price target from $164 to $227. B of A Securities analyst Doug Leggate upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Gulfport Energy shares closed at $187.88 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPOR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group boosted the price target for Chewy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) from $34 to $47. Evercore ISI Group analyst Mark Mahaney upgraded the stock from In-Line to Outperform. Chewy shares settled at $36.32 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHWY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley raised RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) price target from $435 to $530. Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. RH shares closed at $413.95 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies raised Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) price target from $45 to $55. Jefferies analyst John Colantuoni upgraded the stock from Underperform to Hold. Etsy shares closed at $52.57 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ETSY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintains ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $138 to $139.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on ConocoPhillips, Raises Price Target to $139

Oil prices are heating up, and so are the stocks of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/energy">major energy companies</a>. 
Shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>), and ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) were trading in the green at the last check on Friday. The rally follows a Reuters report suggesting the U.S. is preparing its most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/01/42919047/oil-nears-80-as-us-prepares-new-russia-sanctions">stringent sanctions yet</a> against Russian oil.
These sanctions, expected to target 180 vessels, major <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/oil?_gl=1&#x2A;1aeuuae&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;MTQ3Nzg4MTMxMi4xNzM1NTczMTA3&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;R1MxLjEuMTczNjUyMjc2NC4xLjEuMTczNjUyMjg4Ni4wLjAuMA..&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTczNjUyMDk1NC40Ni4xLjE3MzY1MjY3NDYuMC4wLjA.">oil </a>companies, and top executives, have already pushed oil prices to $80 per barrel — a level not seen since October 2024. 
Traders are responding to the anticipated disruption in global oil supply, and some ETFs with oil and energy exposure stand to reap the benefits.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What This Means For ETFs</h3>
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<li>The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) was trading 3.73% higher as of 12.13 P.M. EST</li>
<li>The Invesco DB Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBO#NYSE">DBO</a>) rose about 3.84%. </li>
<li>The United States 12 Month Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USL#NYSE">USL</a>) posted a 2.21% gain.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>), with an expense ratio of 0.09% and a 91.26% exposure to the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels make it a good bet for investors of oil-focused ETFs. The portfolio includes Exxon Mobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips.</li>
<li>Vanguard Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VDE#NYSE">VDE</a>) has an expense ratio of 0.10% and like XOP, Exxon Mobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips enjoys significant weightage in the fund.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Geopolitics and Market Dynamics</h3>
Sanctions on Russia — one of the world's largest oil producers — are expected to tighten supply. Prices are expected to go higher. Ongoing reduction in U.S. crude stockpiles, particularly at the Cushing, Oklahoma hub, as reported by Reuters, adds to the pressure.
While tighter supplies drive prices upward, concerns about demand persist. China&#8217;s fuel oil imports are likely to fall early 2025 thanks to a hike in oil import tax from Jan. 1. 
Weaker demand from China, one of the biggest crude oil importers, could weigh on prices in the longer term. 
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The December jobs report jolted financial markets during early Friday trading. Stronger-than-expected employment growth and a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.1% raised fears the Federal Reserve may hold off on cutting interest rates <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">for most of 2025.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">December Jobs Report Fuels Fed Hawkishness: Dollar Soars, Yields Jump </h3>
The U.S. economy added 256,000 new jobs last month, marking an acceleration from the downwardly revised 212,000 jobs added in November and sharply outpacing economist forecasts of 160,000, as tracked by TradingEconomics.
The December reading represented the strongest monthly job growth since March 2024, underscoring the continued resilience of the U.S. economy despite high interest rates and resurgent inflationary pressures.
The unemployment rate ticked down from 4.2%to 4.1% in November, defying expectations of no change. Wages rose broadly in line with expectations, with average hourly earnings increasing 0.3% month-over-month, slowing slightly from November&#8217;s 0.4%. On a year-over-year basis, wages climbed 3.9%, marginally below the 4% forecast.
Fed fund futures showed a steep decline in the probability of a March rate cut, with implied odds dropping to just 26%, down from 43% a day earlier, according to CME&#8216;s FedWatch tool.
Treasury yields rose sharply across the curve, reflecting a repricing of interest rate expectations. 
The two-year yield, closely tied to Federal Reserve policy expectations, jumped 11 basis points to 4.37%. The 10-year yield surged 10 basis points to 4.79%, its highest level since November 2023.
Notably, the most striking move came in the 30-year yield, which breached the 5% mark for the first time since October 2023. Before that, the last time 30-year yields surpassed this milestone was in August 2007. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropped 1.2% in premarket trading, highlighting the market's sensitivity to long-term rates.
The U.S. Dollar Index, tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), surged 0.5% to 109.70, a level last seen in late October 2022. 
The greenback climbed 0.4% against the Japanese yen and 0.6% versus the euro, pushing the euro-dollar pair to a fresh 27-month low of 1.0250. The Sterling wasn&#8217;t spared, falling 0.7% to a 15-month low against the dollar.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks Slump Across The Board</h3>
Futures on major U.S. indices were down 1% across the board, as the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates rattled investors. All S&amp;P 500 sectors, except energy, traded in the negative premarket Friday.
Real estate, tracked by the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>), and technology, represented by the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), both sank 1.4%. 
Rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate and growth-heavy tech bore the brunt of the selloff as higher yields weighed on long-duration assets.
The one standout sector was energy, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) climbing 1.3%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Major Premarket Movers</h3>
Among energy giants, Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) gained 1.67% to $152.81, Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) rose 1.57% to $108.61 and ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) advanced 1.43% to $103.07, benefiting from a 3% spike in oil prices after Reuters reported thet U.S. is mulling stronger sanctions on Russia&#8217;s oil sector.
In contrast, rate-sensitive mega-cap tech stocks dragged the market lower. 
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 2.51% to $136.59, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) dropped 2.92% to $118.28 and American International Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) plunged 3.93% to $68.63, leading losses among financials.
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ConocoPhillips's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 42.71% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 14.25 million shares sold short, which is 1.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.6 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>ConocoPhillips Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ConocoPhillips has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing ConocoPhillips's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ConocoPhillips's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.50%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Peering Into ConocoPhillips's Recent Short Interest

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in COP usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for ConocoPhillips. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 44% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $255,276, and 5 are calls, amounting to $266,540.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $75.0 to $100.0 for ConocoPhillips during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for ConocoPhillips's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across ConocoPhillips's significant trades, within a strike price range of $75.0 to $100.0, over the past month.
<h3>ConocoPhillips Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734637682_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.19</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$103.8K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td align="right">209</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.78</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$92.5K</td>
<td>669</td>
<td align="right">712</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.45</td>
<td>$11.25</td>
<td>$11.25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$56.2K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$55.9K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ConocoPhillips</h3>
ConocoPhillips is a US-based independent exploration and production firm. In 2023, it produced 1.2 million barrels per day of oil and natural gas liquids and 3.1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas, primarily from Alaska and the Lower 48 in the United States and Norway in Europe and several countries in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 were 6.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
<h3>Where Is ConocoPhillips Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,224,494, the price of COP is down by -0.52%, reaching $95.35.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 49 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On ConocoPhillips</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $134.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips, maintaining a target price of $114. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips with a target price of $134. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has elevated its stance to Overweight, setting a new price target at $123. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $165. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has elevated its stance to Outperform, setting a new price target at $134. 
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Options

Check Out What Whales Are Doing With COP

Piper Sandler analyst Ryan Todd maintains ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $135 to $114.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on ConocoPhillips, Lowers Price Target to $114

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) shares are trading lower by 1.35% to $98.23 Tuesday afternoon, earlier hitting a new 52-week low of $96.75. New economic data suggests China's slowing economic growth raises concerns about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42508408/what-is-going-on-with-alibaba-jd-li-auto-xpeng-stocks-on-monday">global energy demand</a>.
The stock is also down as major indices slip, fueled by concerns that strong November <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/24/12/42535296/stocks-slip-as-strong-november-retail-sales-raise-concerns-over-2025-fed-rate-cuts">retail sales</a> could delay Fed interest rate cuts next year.
What To Know: Fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed retail sales in November grew by only 3% year-on-year, falling short of the 5.3% expected by economists and declining from October's 4.8% growth. 
Meanwhile, property investment—a key indicator of construction activity—dropped sharply by 10.4% for the year through November, reflecting sustained challenges in the real estate sector.
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China, the world's second-largest economy and a major consumer of oil and natural gas, plays a critical role in driving global energy markets. For ConocoPhillips, whose upstream operations rely heavily on crude oil and natural gas production, weak demand from China could lead to downward pressure on commodity prices.
Industrial production in China rose by 5.4% in November, just edging out October's 5.3%, but the modest growth suggests limited short-term momentum in industrial energy use. Additionally, struggles in the property sector, which consumes significant amounts of oil and gas, exacerbate demand concerns.
With China's policymakers emphasizing economic stabilization and measures to boost domestic demand, markets remain cautious about the pace of recovery.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy COP Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for ConocoPhillips &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, or Amazon.com, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so. 
In the the case of ConocoPhillips, which is trading at $98.17 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 1.02 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, COP has a 52-week high of $135.18 and a 52-week low of $96.75.

Why ConocoPhillips (COP) Shares Are Moving

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Andrew Obin upgraded the rating for AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AME#NYSE">AME</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $195 to $225. AMETEK shares closed at $187.38 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee upgraded NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and announced a $160 price target. NetApp shares closed at $121.95 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTAP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Gordon Haskett analyst Chuck Grom upgraded the rating for Macy&#8217;s, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) from Hold to Buy and announced a $20 price target. Macy&#8217;s shares closed at $16.56 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar upgraded ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and boosted the price target from $132 to $134. ConocoPhillips shares closed at $101.02 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Exane BNP Paribas analyst Andy Grobler upgraded the rating for Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and announced a $305 price target. Equifax shares closed at $265.81 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EFX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
</ul>
Considering buying COP stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Upgrades

Pre-Market Outlook

NTAP

This ConocoPhillips Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Monday

Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar upgrades ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raises the price target from $132 to $134.

Mizuho Upgrades ConocoPhillips to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $134

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in COP usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for ConocoPhillips. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $90,960, and 6 are calls, amounting to $243,820.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $97.5 to $115.0 for ConocoPhillips over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for ConocoPhillips options trades today is 1703.0 with a total volume of 2,593.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for ConocoPhillips's big money trades within a strike price range of $97.5 to $115.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>ConocoPhillips 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734118315_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$82.7K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.39</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$47.4K</td>
<td>162</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td>123</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>434</td>
<td>53</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ConocoPhillips</h3>
ConocoPhillips is a US-based independent exploration and production firm. In 2023, it produced 1.2 million barrels per day of oil and natural gas liquids and 3.1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas, primarily from Alaska and the Lower 48 in the United States and Norway in Europe and several countries in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 were 6.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
<h3>Where Is ConocoPhillips Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,982,009, the price of COP is up 0.4% at $101.31. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 55 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for ConocoPhillips</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $140.66666666666666.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips, which currently sits at a price target of $134. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from JP Morgan upgrades its rating to Overweight with a revised price target of $123. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $165. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on COP Options

Energy independence has always been crucial to national security, and that has become even more highlighted in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing fighting in the Middle East.
While energy prices in the United States have moderated in the last few years, energy independence remains a bipartisan political issue, and U.S. domestic oil production is currently at <a href="https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=61545">all-time highs</a>.
But despite these gains in energy production, the sector hasn't reaped the benefits in 2024. The SPDR Energy Select ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) is up just 10% year-to-date compared to a 28% gain from the S&amp;P 500.&nbsp;
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to cut regulations to help oil and gas companies, and renewable energy companies continue to make strides toward lowering costs and expanding market share.
Today, we look at four energy stocks that could break the sector out of its doldrums in 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How We Chose</h2>
If you're looking for explosive growth in the energy sector similar to tech, you'll likely be left disappointed. The energy sector is highly dependent on factors beyond the control of companies and governments, such as locating potential patches, equipment and production costs, and OPEC machinations.&nbsp;
The energy stocks we selected share a few common factors: strong balance sheets with income growth and low costs, a sustainable dividend, and solid demand for their products and services. These companies also have strategies to manage volatile commodity prices and unpredictable markets. It&#8217;s also wise for investors to diversify across industries, so we've included traditional oil and gas, renewables, and storage firms in our list.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top 4 Energy Stocks for 2025</h2>
Here are the four stocks we picked for next year based on the abovementioned factors. We attempted to diversify across the sector with companies in different industries while keeping the core themes of sound fundamentals, dividend yield, and promising business outlook.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>)</h3>
Owner of one of the best stock tickers on the exchanges, Diamondback Energy is an oil and gas mining company that also claims over 4,000 acres of valuable land in Texas's oil-rich Permian Basin. Founded in 2007 and trading publicly since 2012, Diamondback has been a prolific acquirer of companies. In September, the company completed a <a href="https://www.diamondbackenergy.com/news-releases/news-release-details/diamondback-energy-inc-closes-merger-endeavor-energy-resources">$50 billion merger</a> with Endeavor, and this trend could continue with a more M/A-friendly administration taking the White House next January.
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FANG shares have given up most of their 2024 gains in the last six months, but the stock appears to have found support at the current $165 level. The stock also has all the features you want in an oil and gas company: steady dividends, quality management, and access to valuable reserves. The stock's dividend yield is 2.16% with a nearly 30% growth rate over the last three years, but the payout ratio remains just 20.6%, indicating a growing but stable dividend. FANG also has a reasonable P/E ratio of 9.96 and shows 34 on a Relative Strength Index (RSI), indicating that the stock could be approaching oversold status.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>)</h3>
ConocoPhillips is one of the world&#8217;s largest oil and gas companies, a remainder from the initial split of Standard Oil almost 100 years ago. It is headquartered in the United States but has operations expanding around the globe. Like most large-cap stocks in the energy sector, it had a rough performance in 2024 (it's basically traded flat for two years), but the stock is also poised to bounce back thanks to its LNG pipelines and expanding cash flows.
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President-elect Donald Trump has promised to cut regulations and be more friendly to LNG projects than President Biden, which could finally boost ConocoPhillips from its seemingly endless bout of rangebound trading. The stock has a low P/E (12.39), a high-yielding dividend (2.99%), and support from analysts like JPMorgan, which recently made it one of its more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42346110/oil-vs-gas-which-is-better-positioned-for-2025-analyst-upgrades-conocophillips-downgrades-these-3-energy-stocks">prominent upgrades</a>. Overall, COP is a consensus Buy based on an aggregate of 27 different analyst ratings with an average price target of $135, which implies more than 30% upside from the current market price.
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Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $131 to $134.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on ConocoPhillips, Raises Price Target to $134

Analysts' ratings for ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 15 analysts.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $135.27, a high estimate of $165.00, and a low estimate of $115.00. This current average has decreased by 2.03% from the previous average price target of $138.07. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733486434_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive ConocoPhillips. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Richardson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Cheng</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Phillip Jungwirth</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to ConocoPhillips. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of ConocoPhillips compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of ConocoPhillips's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of ConocoPhillips's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on ConocoPhillips analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About ConocoPhillips</h2>
ConocoPhillips is a US-based independent exploration and production firm. In 2023, it produced 1.2 million barrels per day of oil and natural gas liquids and 3.1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas, primarily from Alaska and the Lower 48 in the United States and Norway in Europe and several countries in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 were 6.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent.
<h3>ConocoPhillips: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, ConocoPhillips faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -8.48% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 15.79%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): ConocoPhillips's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.13%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): ConocoPhillips's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.14%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, ConocoPhillips adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Where ConocoPhillips Stands With Analysts

Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Richardson reinstates ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) with a Outperform and announces $165 price target.

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Evercore ISI Group Reinstates Outperform on ConocoPhillips, Announces $165 Price Target

While shale oil producers have enjoyed an advantage over gas producers over the past 15 years, the situation is likely to reverse in 2025, according to JPMorgan.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59b8033d15737d000128a73d/arun-jayaram">Analyst Arun Jayaram</a> said in a note that natural gas producers are likely to benefit from three "powerful secular demand trends" in 2025:
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</ul>
Natural gas prices could remain above $3.50 per MMBtu (Metric Million British Thermal Unit) in the long term, as this price reset to a higher level will be needed to incentivize incremental supply growth from higher-cost gas basins, Jayaram stated.
The Rating Changes
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) – upgraded from Neutral to Overweight.
While the stock has underperformed peers year-to-date, the company is likely to be "one of the few E&amp;Ps in our coverage that raise cash return in 2025," including $6.0 billion in share buybacks, the analyst said.
Devon Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) &#8211; downgraded from Overweight to Neutral.
The company faces tougher comps in 2025, given its strong well productivity so far. "Another factor that supports our downgrade is the sizeable PE overhang post the Grayson Mill deal (~6% of shares outstanding)," Jayaram wrote.
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SM Energy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SM#NYSE">SM</a>) &#8211; downgraded from Overweight to Neutral.
The downgrade reflects a "preference for natural gas exposure" and the company's near-term cash return lagging peers," he stated.
CNX Resources Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNX#NYSE">CNX</a>) &#8211; downgraded from Neutral to Underweight.
The stock has outperformed year-to-date and the company has "less near-term gas exposure compared to gassy peers given its robust hedge book," the analyst said.
Price Action
At the time of publication Thursday:
<ul>
<li>Shares of ConocoPhillips had risen by 0.58% to $104.10.</li>
<li>Devon Energy's stock had declined by 0.93% to $36.14.</li>
<li>SM Energy's stock had risen by 0.98% to $42.34.</li>
<li>Shares of CNX Resources were down 0.21% at $38.15.</li>
</ul>
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