ConocoPhillips
- Open
- 135.00
- Day high
- 136.30
- Day low
- 133.64
- Prev close
- 132.49
- Volume
- 6.4M
- Mkt cap
- $163.6B
- P/E (TTM)
- 18.0
- EPS (TTM)
- $7.56
- P/B
- 2.5
- P/S
- 2.6
- Yield
- 2.47%
- Per share
- $3.36
- ▼Insiders net selling -$3.5M over the last 3 months (0 open-market buys, 3 sales)
- 🏛Institutions mixed (13F)
ConocoPhillips (COP) is a Energy company listed on NYSE. The stock is up 37% over the past year. Over the trailing 3 months, insiders filed 0 open-market buys and 3 sales (SEC Form 4). Drillr has 36 published research articles covering COP.
ConocoPhillips (COP) financials & analyst ratings
Fundamentals (TTM)
Analyst consensus · 9 analysts
Source: exchange market data + company filings. Figures are trailing-twelve-month or as most recently reported. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
COP earnings date, history & EPS estimates
| Report date | EPS est | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $2.86 | $3.24 | +13.1% | $19.5B | +5.2% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $1.72 | $1.89 | +9.9% | $16.1B | +2.2% |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $1.08 | $1.02 | -5.8% | $13.3B | -5.0% |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $1.41 | $1.61 | +14.0% | $15.0B | +3.1% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $1.36 | $1.42 | +4.4% | $14.0B | -4.6% |
| May 8, 2025 | $2.04 | $2.09 | +2.2% | $16.5B | +1.6% |
| Feb 6, 2025 | $1.79 | $1.98 | +10.7% | $14.2B | -1.2% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $1.64 | $1.78 | +8.4% | $13.6B | -2.0% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $1.95 | $1.98 | +1.8% | $13.6B | -7.3% |
| May 2, 2024 | $2.03 | $2.03 | +0.0% | $13.8B | -6.0% |
| Feb 8, 2024 | $2.09 | $2.40 | +15.1% | $14.6B | -3.2% |
| Nov 2, 2023 | $2.11 | $2.16 | +2.6% | $14.3B | -6.4% |
COP insider trading activity (SEC Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | LUNDQUIST ANDREW Dofficer: Senior Vice President | Sell | 9,487 | $135.15 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Rose Kelly Brunettiofficer: SVP & General Counsel | Sell | 15,000 | $134.51 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | NIBLOCK ROBERT Adirector | Grant | 322 | — |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Mulligan Sharmiladirector | Sell | 1,974 | $119.00 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | McRaven William H.director | Option | 2,230 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | LEACH TIMOTHY Adirector | Option | 2,230 | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Lance Ryan Michaeldirector, officer: Chairman and CEO | Sell | 113,221 | $132.71 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Rose Kelly Brunettiofficer: SVP & General Counsel | Sell | 7,700 | $130.03 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Lance Ryan Michaeldirector, officer: Chairman and CEO | Sell | 506,800 | $127.26 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Olds Nicholas Gofficer: Executive Vice President | Sell | 6,994 | $127.06 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Lance Ryan Michaeldirector, officer: Chairman and CEO | Option | 506,800 | $49.76 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | NIBLOCK ROBERT Adirector | Grant | 298 | — |
| Mar 16, 2026 | LUNDQUIST ANDREW Dofficer: Senior Vice President | Sell | 34,500 | $119.68 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Olds Nicholas Gofficer: Executive Vice President | Sell | 14,522 | $119.36 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | LUNDQUIST ANDREW Dofficer: Senior Vice President | Option | 34,500 | $49.76 |
Source: COP SEC Form 4 filings, latest Aug 24, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
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ConocoPhillips company profile
Overview
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is one of the world's largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company was formed through the merger of Conoco Inc. and Phillips Petroleum Company in 2002, creating a major integrated energy company that later spun off its refining and marketing operations in 2012 to focus exclusively on upstream oil and gas activities. Today, ConocoPhillips operates as a pure-play exploration and production company with a diversified global portfolio spanning North America's unconventional shale plays, conventional oil and gas fields worldwide, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) developments.
Business
ConocoPhillips operates in the upstream oil and gas industry, which involves exploring for, drilling, and producing crude oil, natural gas, and related hydrocarbon products from underground reservoirs. The upstream sector is the first stage of the oil and gas value chain, occurring before refining (downstream) and transportation/marketing (midstream) activities. The company's operations can be divided into several key segments: Lower 48 Operations (approximately 60% of total production): This segment focuses on unconventional oil and gas production from shale formations across the United States. The primary assets include the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico (producing around 800,000 barrels per day), the Eagle Ford shale in South Texas (300,000 barrels per day), and the Bakken formation in North Dakota (200,000 barrels per day). These unconventional plays require hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") technology to extract oil and gas from tight rock formations. Alaska Operations (approximately 25% of total production): ConocoPhillips is a major operator in Alaska's North Slope, producing from mature conventional oil fields. The company is also developing the Willow Project, a significant new oil development expected to produce first oil in 2029 and generate substantial long-term cash flows. International Conventional Assets (approximately 15% of total production): The company operates conventional oil and gas fields in Norway, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other international locations. These assets typically have lower decline rates than unconventional wells but require different operational expertise. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): ConocoPhillips has a growing LNG portfolio, including ownership stakes in the Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) project and participation in Qatar's North Field East expansion. LNG involves cooling natural gas to liquid form for efficient transportation to global markets, particularly in Asia and Europe where demand is growing. Oil Sands: The company operates the Surmont oil sands project in Canada, which extracts heavy crude oil from tar sands using steam-assisted gravity drainage technology.
Revenue model
ConocoPhillips generates revenue primarily through commodity sales - selling crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) at prevailing market prices. The company's business model is relatively straightforward: extract hydrocarbons from the ground and sell them to refiners, utilities, and other buyers through long-term contracts or spot market transactions. The company's revenue streams include: 1. Crude Oil Sales (approximately 52-53% of production volumes): Oil is typically sold at prices linked to benchmark crude oil prices like West Texas Intermediate (WTI) or Brent, minus transportation and quality differentials. 2. Natural Gas Sales: Natural gas is sold at regional pricing hubs, with prices varying significantly by location due to pipeline constraints and local supply-demand dynamics. 3. Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs): These include ethane, propane, and butane, which are extracted from natural gas streams and sold separately, often at prices linked to oil or specific chemical feedstock markets. 4. LNG Sales: Long-term contracts typically spanning 15-20 years with fixed volumes and prices linked to oil benchmarks or regional gas indices, providing more predictable cash flows than spot commodity sales. Several factors significantly impact ConocoPhillips' profitability margins. Commodity price volatility is the primary driver, as oil and gas prices can fluctuate dramatically based on global supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical events, and economic conditions. Operational efficiency improvements, particularly in unconventional drilling and completion techniques, can reduce per-unit production costs and improve margins. Transportation costs and infrastructure constraints, especially for natural gas in areas like the Permian Basin, can create pricing differentials that compress margins. Regulatory changes affecting drilling permits, environmental compliance, or carbon pricing can increase operational costs. Service cost inflation during industry upturns can pressure margins, while deflation during downturns can improve them. Finally, currency fluctuations affect international operations, as oil is priced in US dollars while some costs are incurred in local currencies.
Competitive moat
ConocoPhillips possesses a moderate competitive moat built primarily on its large-scale, low-cost resource base and operational expertise, though the commodity nature of its products limits pricing power. The company's primary competitive advantages include its extensive low-cost supply inventory, with management claiming decades of drilling locations at breakeven costs below $40 per barrel WTI. This cost advantage is particularly strong in the Permian Basin, where the company has achieved significant operational efficiencies through technological improvements and scale. The geographic diversification across multiple basins and countries provides some protection against regional downturns and allows capital allocation flexibility. ConocoPhillips also benefits from operational scale and expertise, particularly in unconventional drilling techniques and Arctic operations, which creates barriers for smaller competitors. The company's financial strength and disciplined capital allocation provide competitive advantages during industry downturns, allowing it to maintain operations and potentially acquire distressed assets while competitors struggle. The growing LNG portfolio offers some differentiation through long-term contracts that provide more stable cash flows compared to volatile spot commodity markets. However, the moat faces significant challenges. The commodity nature of oil and gas means ConocoPhillips cannot command premium pricing and remains subject to volatile market cycles. Technological advancement in the industry is rapidly democratizing, with drilling and completion techniques becoming widely available, potentially eroding operational advantages. Resource depletion is an inherent challenge, as oil and gas reserves are finite and require continuous investment in new drilling to maintain production levels. The energy transition poses a long-term threat as renewable energy costs decline and environmental regulations tighten, potentially reducing long-term demand for fossil fuels. Additionally, regulatory and environmental risks continue to increase, potentially limiting access to resources or increasing compliance costs. The competitive landscape includes both large integrated oil companies and independent producers, with consolidation trends potentially creating larger, more efficient competitors. While ConocoPhillips' focus on low-cost supply provides some defensive characteristics, the overall moat strength is moderate and faces increasing pressure from both industry dynamics and the broader energy transition.
Risks & safety
ConocoPhillips demonstrates a strong margin of safety with solid financial metrics and conservative capital structure, though commodity price volatility creates inherent risks. Liquidity and Solvency: • Cash and short-term investments: $6.3 billion (Q1 2025) • Current ratio: 1.27, indicating adequate short-term liquidity • Debt-to-equity ratio: 0.36, representing conservative leverage • Strong free cash flow generation: $6.1 billion in Q1 2025 • No significant near-term debt maturities creating refinancing risk Valuation Metrics: • Price-to-earnings ratio: 11.7x (Q1 2025), below historical energy sector averages • EV/EBITDA: 5.1x, indicating reasonable valuation relative to cash generation • Price-to-book ratio: 2.0x, reflecting asset-heavy business model • Return on equity: 4.4% (Q1 2025), though cyclically depressed from recent highs Other Considerations: • Committed shareholder return policy of 45% of cash flow from operations provides downside protection • Diversified production base reduces single-asset concentration risk • Breakeven costs in low-$30s WTI range provide buffer against price declines • Strong operational cash flow generation across commodity cycles • However, inherent commodity price volatility creates earnings unpredictability
Recent development
Over the past few years, ConocoPhillips has executed several strategic initiatives to strengthen its competitive position and optimize its portfolio. The most significant development was the acquisition of Marathon Oil in late 2024, which the company completed ahead of schedule and doubled initial synergy targets to $1 billion in run-rate savings by end of 2025. This acquisition significantly expanded ConocoPhillips' presence in key unconventional basins, particularly the Eagle Ford and Bakken formations. The company has aggressively pursued a global LNG strategy, securing approximately 6 million tons per annum of LNG offtake agreements with targets to reach 10-15 million tons annually. Key developments include participation in Qatar's North Field East project, finalization of Port Arthur LNG Phase 1, and securing offtake agreements across Europe, Asia, and Mexico. This strategy represents a shift toward more stable, contract-based revenue streams compared to volatile spot commodity sales. Operational efficiency improvements have been a consistent focus, with the company achieving record production levels while reducing capital spending guidance. In 2025, management reduced capital expenditure guidance by $500 million and operating cost guidance by $200 million while maintaining production growth targets. The company has also implemented advanced drilling and completion techniques across its unconventional portfolio, achieving significant cost reductions per barrel of oil equivalent. The Willow Project in Alaska represents the company's largest long-cycle development, with first oil expected in 2029. The project completed its peak winter construction season in 2025 and is progressing on schedule, expected to generate $3.5 billion in incremental cash flow at current commodity prices. ConocoPhillips has also strengthened its capital return framework, committing to return 45% of cash flow from operations to shareholders through a combination of dividends and share repurchases. The company increased its ordinary dividend by 34% in 2024 and has consistently returned significant capital to shareholders, targeting $10 billion in returns for 2025.
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