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ConocoPhillips (COP)

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-1.46 (1.08%)

as of Sep 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Sep 5, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

The reviews for ConocoPhillips (COP) yield mixed insights from different experts in the oil sector. The first expert mentions high oil prices driven by geopolitical factors but expresses skepticism about COP's standout position, suggesting it may not be worth purchasing. The second expert highlights a shift in sentiment toward oil due to a decrease in supply pessimism and potential peace developments, indicating a negative outlook for energy investments in the short term. Although acknowledging some resilience in oil prices, he advises caution and suggests waiting for a clearer 'new normal' price. The third expert presents a more positive perspective, noting a significant decline in oil companies since March/April but expressing a favorable view toward COP specifically. Overall, while there are divergent opinions, the sentiment around COP remains cautious, emphasizing the importance of future oil price dynamics.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Fair Value

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 03/22, Up 64.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with COP is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $80) to $95 at this time.

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TOP PICK

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly The recent tragic events in Ukraine underscore the urgency of security of energy supply and that is why COP is reiterated as a TOP PICK. With holdings in the most prolific basins in the US -- Eagle Ford shale, Bakken shale, and Delaware Basin and term debt that is only 23% of the capital structure makes this a good strategic fit. We also like that they have building cash reserves while paying down debt and buying back shares and it pays a dividend backed by a payout ratio of 33% of cash flow. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $50) to $80, looking to achieve $115 -- over 16% upside. Yield 1.45% (Analysts’ price target is $103.56)

BUY

It's snapping up Shell's assets in the Permian Basin for a song. He's bullish the energy sector, the hottest in the market now.

WEAK BUY

She owns no energy producers. If you want exposure to U.S. oil, COP is relatively safe.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 10/20, Up 131.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with COP is progressing well. We now recommend trailing the stop up (from $60) to $70.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 10/20, Up 112.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with COP is progressing well. We now recommend trailing the stop (from $50) to $60. If triggered, this would all but guarantee a net investment return of 49%, considering our recommendation to previously cover half the position.

BUY

Entire sector is a buy. Management of OXY has made questionable decisions. COP looks better to him. We have fantastic companies such as SU and TOU in Canada, so you don't need to go to the US.

BUY

This year so far, oil and natural gas prices have gone nuts. American oil producers have finally got religion by no longer endlessly drilling, but by returning capital to shareholders. He likes it that they bought last week Royal Dutch interest in the Permian Basin at a very low price; RDS is forced to sell because of regulators.

TOP PICK

Cyclical. Recent dip presents an opportunity. Increasing oil demand coupled with supply constraints will push energy prices higher. Solid management returns excess capital to shareholders via buybacks and dividends, which are expected to increase over time. Yield is 2.84%. (Analysts’ price target is $70.37)

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 10/20, Up 54.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with COP continues to do well. We are now recommending to trail up the stop (from $46) to $50. If triggered, this would all but guarantee an investment return of 35% when considering the recommendation to cover 50% previously.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 10/20, Up 29.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with COP has achieved its target of $46. We are recommending to cover 50% of the position to remain disciplined and to trail up the stop from $25 to $33.

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TOP PICK

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly The hope of energy demand moving back towards normal is revitalized as hope for COVID-19 vaccine improves. COP is our TOP PICK in energy due to its holdings in the most prolific basins in the US -- Eagle Ford shale, Bakken shale, and Deleware Basin. Long term debt is only 23% of the capital structure and the company holds $2.5 billion in cash. BofA analysts just upgraded the company from neutral to buy. We would trade this with a $25 stop-loss, looking to achieve $46 -- 30% upside. Yield 5.15% (Analysts’ price target is $46.32)

BUY

COP-N vs. CVX-N. He prefers COP-N. It has underperformed. It is more in the E&P space and did some divestitures recently. They are in a great spot. There is nothing wrong with CVX-N but it will underperform.

TOP PICK

2016 was the year management would like to forget. They were caught with their pants down when oil prices collapsed in Jan/Feb 2016, to the point where they had to cut their dividend. They went back to the drawing board. Had an analyst’s day at the end of 2016, where they said they were going to sell $5-$8 billion of assets in 2017. They sold over $13 billion of assets already, and have used that to repair the balance sheet. They’re buying back stock. Thinks they are positioning the company in a position of strength in an environment in the energy sector, which is going to continue to be volatile. Dividend yield of 2.1%. (Analysts’ price target is $53.)

WAIT

He is not fond of energy. Sometimes you can have a good company, but a bad stock. Let the stock bottom and see how the chart forms. Don’t try to pick a bottom.

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