ConocoPhillips $COP Stake Reduced by Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA

Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA decreased its holdings in shares of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) by 8.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 50,414 shares of the energy producer’s stock after selling 4,384 shares during the period. Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA’s holdings in ConocoPhillips were worth $5,035,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Cloud Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in ConocoPhillips during the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Strive Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in ConocoPhillips in the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund acquired a new position in shares of ConocoPhillips in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of ConocoPhillips by 58.0% during the third quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 316 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 116 shares during the period. Finally, KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp acquired a new position in ConocoPhillips in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. 82.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at ConocoPhillips

In related news, EVP Nicholas G. Olds sold 14,522 shares of ConocoPhillips stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.36, for a total transaction of $1,733,345.92. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 12,389 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,478,751.04. This trade represents a 53.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Andrew D. Lundquist sold 34,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the senior vice president owned 17,469 shares in the company, valued at $2,090,689.92. This represents a 66.39% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 734,891 shares of company stock worth $93,345,692. Insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently issued reports on COP shares. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on ConocoPhillips from $130.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of ConocoPhillips from $130.00 to $144.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $118.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Raymond James Financial raised their price target on shares of ConocoPhillips from $113.00 to $118.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Wolfe Research increased their target price on shares of ConocoPhillips from $138.00 to $144.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, April 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $131.36.

Key ConocoPhillips News

Here are the key news stories impacting ConocoPhillips this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Susquehanna sharply raised its price target to $149 and kept a “positive” rating, signaling sizable upside versus the prior target and providing a direct bullish catalyst for investors. Susquehanna adjusts PT on ConocoPhillips
• Positive Sentiment: News coverage noted COP outperformed the market in the latest session — headlines and write-ups pointing to upgrades and operational momentum likely supported the uptick in the shares. Why ConocoPhillips (COP) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst-focused pieces highlight COP’s strong Lower‑48 (Permian) position, recent production metrics and a multi‑billion dollar investment plan — reinforcing a longer‑term growth narrative that supports investor confidence. Will ConocoPhillips Leverage Its Lower 48 Assets
• Neutral Sentiment: Scotiabank raised its price target to $125 but kept a “sector perform” rating, signaling a modest near‑term upside view rather than a strong buy signal. This is supportive but more muted than a full upgrade. Scotiabank raises PT on ConocoPhillips
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry roundups and comparisons (e.g., top energy stocks lists and side‑by‑side analyses vs. peers like Enbridge) keep COP on investors’ watchlists but mostly reinforce existing views rather than produce immediate directional moves. Top 4 Energy Stocks to Watch in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Other sector activity (e.g., contractors relocating to Houston’s Energy Corridor) underlines broader industry concentration but has only an indirect effect on COP’s stock. Brock Group Relocates Headquarters to Houston’s Energy Corridor
• Negative Sentiment: Proxy adviser ISS recommended shareholders vote for an independent board chair, citing the need for stronger oversight — a governance flag that could create activist or proxy battle concerns and weigh on sentiment if escalated. ISS urges ConocoPhillips shareholders to vote for independent board chair

ConocoPhillips Stock Up 2.0%

Shares of COP stock opened at $122.63 on Thursday. ConocoPhillips has a 12 month low of $84.28 and a 12 month high of $135.87. 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 firm has a market cap of $149.47 billion, a PE ratio of 19.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 0.19. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $120.54 and a 200-day moving average of $102.97.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The energy producer reported $1.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.23 by ($0.21). The company had revenue of $13.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.35 billion. ConocoPhillips had a return on equity of 11.90% and a net margin of 12.98%.The company’s revenue was down 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.98 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that ConocoPhillips will post 7.3 EPS for the current year.

ConocoPhillips Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th were given a $0.84 dividend. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, February 18th. ConocoPhillips’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 53.00%.

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.