Dernières nouvelles pour ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) Stock

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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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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:
<ul>
<li>The build-out of significant LNG export capacity</li>
<li>Rising power demand from electrification</li>
<li>The switch from coal to natural gas</li>
</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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<li>JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram upgraded ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $120 to $123. ConocoPhillips shares closed at $103.51 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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This ConocoPhillips Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Thursday

JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram upgrades ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raises the price target from $120 to $123.

JP Morgan Upgrades ConocoPhillips to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $123

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in COP often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for ConocoPhillips. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 75% bullish and 25% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $70,000, and 7 calls, totaling $286,971.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $100.0 to $115.0 for ConocoPhillips during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 $100.0 to $115.0, over the past month.
<h3>ConocoPhillips Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733338874_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
<td align="right">235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.14</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$62.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">217</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.39</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$59.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">163</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.91</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.79</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$39.4K</td>
<td>902</td>
<td align="right">444</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>499</td>
<td align="right">57</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.
In light of the recent options history for ConocoPhillips, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is ConocoPhillips Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,826,716, with COP's price down by -2.9%, positioned at $102.97.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
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According to data from GasBuddy, more than 100,000 stations now offer gas at $2.99 per gallon or less. The median gas price is $2.93 per gallon with the top 10% of stations averaging $4.16 per gallon and the bottom 10% of stations averaging $2.40 per gallon.&nbsp;
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"Millions took to the road for Thanksgiving, and while some regions, like the Great Lakes, saw gas prices rise just in time for travel, most of the nation saw prices hold mostly stable or decline slightly as the national average remains near the lowest level we've seen since 2021," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.&nbsp;
Oil Prices: Oil prices per barrel have held in a tight range in the upper $60s over the past week, as tensions continue between Russia and Ukraine, a tenuous peace deal in the Middle East, and economic slowdown in China, among other factors.&nbsp;
Looking Ahead: OPEC members will likely consider extending the current production cuts for another month. However, there is some uncertainty ahead if President-elect Donald Trump increases sanctions on Iran, and potentially Venezuela, or adds tariffs on Canadian crude.
"While the potential impacts from tariffs are something to watch, they would have no effect until late January, if implemented at all. For this week, all eyes will be on the previously delayed OPEC+ meeting on Thursday. If they begin to restore oil production, oil prices could soften to the mid-$60s [per barrel]," De Haan said.&nbsp;
Oil Investments: Investors looking for exposure to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/42093973/traders-are-flocking-back-to-oil-whats-fueling-the-optimism">oil market</a> could invest in individual oil companies like Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).&nbsp;
Commodity oil ETFs track the price of crude oil using futures contracts and include the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) which tracks the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Equity oil ETFs invest in stocks of oil-related companies with one popular example being the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), which holds large-cap U.S. energy companies. 
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"The country just wholeheartedly rejected DEI affirmative action," FIshback said in an interview with Semafor. "We're going to deliver that mandate to the private sector. These practices are not just unethical but bad business."
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Last week, Walmart Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) became the latest major corporation to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion — DEI — policies. Walmart joins other companies like Tractor Supply Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>) and Lowe's Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), all of which ended their participation in Human Rights Campaign surveys and removed supplier diversity spending goals. 
Fishback estimates the Meritocracy fund's criteria will eliminate approximately two dozen companies from being eligible for inclusion in the fund. He also intends to pressure excluded companies to drop their DEI policies through public campaigns and behind-the-scenes engagement.&nbsp;
According to <a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/11/26/2024/the-sp-500-without-the-woke-sht-here-come-the-maga-funds">a report</a> from Semafor, Azoria is finalizing a roughly $25 million venture round that Fishback said is sourced from "two prominent conservative-minded California venture capitalists" and family offices.&nbsp;
The firm is also planning more funds in the future. One of the planned future ETFs would trade under the ticker "BTFD" and would "buy the dip" when stocks fall sharply.&nbsp;
Politically Conservative ETFs: The Azoria Meritocracy ETF will join the broader trend of conservative-oriented investment vehicles gaining momentum following Trump&#8217;s election to a second term. 
The Point Bridge America First ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGA#BATS">MAGA</a>) is a currently traded ETF composed of 150 companies from the S&amp;P 500 Index whose employees and political action committees have shown support for Republican candidates and ideals. The fund's top three holdings are ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) and Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>).&nbsp;
Other Republican-oriented ETFs available to investors include the American Conservative Values ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACVF#NYSE">ACVF</a>), which avoids companies deemed &#8220;hostile&#8221; to conservative views while investing in firms that meet its conservative criteria. The Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUZ#BATS">KRUZ</a>) invests in stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/41476008/4-quirky-etfs-with-big-potential-for-impressive-gains">purchased or sold</a> by Republican members of Congress based on STOCK Act filings.
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What Happened: This comes as Goldman Sachs head of commodities research, Daan Struyven told <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-27/goldman-sees-significant-hit-to-us-from-trump-s-canada-tariffs">Bloomberg </a>that &#8220;The 25% levy on all products from Canada proposed by Trump would likely raise the price of fuels in the U.S.&#8221;
&#8220;He said that tariffs could significantly affect U.S. consumers, U.S. refiners, and Canadian producers," on Wednesday. In order for American producers to export more of their own oil, the U.S. imports almost 4 million barrels of Canadian crude a day. Struyven added that this could be a &#8220;negotiating tool.&#8221;
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U.S. and Canada along with Mexico signed the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement as an update to North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA in 2020. It allowed for mostly duty-free trade between the three countries. Trump&#8217;s threat of tariffs would seem to violate the terms.
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Why It Matters: As higher Canadian tariffs could raise the domestic fuel prices in the U.S., it will impact the corporate profits of many companies and increase both, consumer and producer price inflation.
The input costs of transportation and oil marketing companies can increase, which may lower their profits and stock prices. Also, investors may want to short the stocks of these companies when oil prices are high.
A few of the many transportation companies that would get affected by this include, Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), CSX Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>), TFI International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFII#NYSE">TFII</a>), Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>), XPO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPO#NYSE">XPO</a>) and Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>).
Similarly, companies like Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), BP plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>), TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>), Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>), Enbridge Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>), and ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) are a few oil marketing companies that my bear the direct brunt of this.
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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 37% leaning bullish and 62% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $60,600, and 6 are calls, amounting to $730,955.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $115.0 to $135.0 for ConocoPhillips over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in ConocoPhillips's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to ConocoPhillips's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $115.0 to $135.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>ConocoPhillips Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732203127_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$450.0K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$116.1K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$59.4K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
<td>375</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$47.1K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td align="right">208</td>
<td>46</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>Present Market Standing of ConocoPhillips</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 705,190, the COP's price is up by 1.46%, now at $115.09. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 77 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About ConocoPhillips</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $139.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Neutral rating for ConocoPhillips, targeting a price of $132. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on ConocoPhillips, which currently sits at a price target of $148. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips with a target price of $137. 
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Looking At ConocoPhillips's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Shares of energy and oil stocks are trading higher amid a rise in the price of oil, which gained on Russia-Ukraine tensions and a Norway oilfield shutdown.

Legendary investor Ken Fisher's hedge fund, Fisher Asset Management, grew the value of its portfolio by more than $14 billion dollars <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41030896/why-ken-fisher-says-capital-preservation-could-cost-you-big-in-retirement">in the last quarter</a>.
Here's a look at the fund's most significant trades.  
Top Holdings: Fisher Asset Management reported approximately $244 billion in assets under management (AUM), according to an SEC<a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/850529/000085052924000012/xslForm13F_X02/primary_doc.xml"> filing</a>. 
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The firm also added small amounts to each of its top five positions: 
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<li>Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and </li>
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Top Buys: Fisher Asset Management's top buy in terms of value was $2.09 billion in shares of the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEF#NASDAQ">IEF</a>) which provides targeted exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between seven and ten years. Treasury bonds are generally considered low-risk investments, which can help balance riskier assets in a diversified portfolio. 
The fund's second and third-largest buys were $850 million in shares of JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and $490 million worth of shares of oil and natural gas producer ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>). 
Top Sells: The hedge fund's top sells by value were $1.35 billion in shares of the iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQD#NYSE">LQD</a>), $750 million worth of Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) shares and $710 million in shares of Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>). 
New Holdings: One of the fund's most notable new holdings is Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), a digital banking services provider also backed by Warren Buffett. Fisher Asset management opened a position in Nu Holdings with approximately 7.23 million shares valued at more than $98.7 million.&nbsp;
The hedge fund also took a $28.3 million new position in wealth manager UBS Group AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>) and opened a $17.2 million position in the iShares MSCI China A ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNYA#BATS">CNYA</a>), which tracks an index composed of Chinese equities available to international investors.
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TGI Fridays just rang the "last call" for a financial lifeline, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas. Known for its appetizers, wings, and cocktails, the restaurant chain plans to keep its 39 company-owned locations open as it attempts to restructure its finances and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mergers-and-acquisitions">&#8220;explore strategic alternatives&#8221; for the future</a>. 
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BT (LSE: BT) tapped Citigroup to find a buyer for its financial services segment, Radianz, according <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/6fe5e337-18dc-4a32-8e6e-e759a977b490">to</a> the Financial Times.
DigitalBridge Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBRG#NYSE">DBRG</a>) is seeking to sell Brazil&#8217;s Scala Data Centers, for a price tag of $2 billion, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-24/digitalbridge-is-said-to-explore-a-sale-of-scala-data-centers">per</a> Bloomberg.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) is <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/conocophillips-explores-sale-permian-shale-assets-worth-over-1-billion-sources-2024-10-30/">auctioning</a> shale assets in the Permian Basin, Reuters reported. The oil giant expects more than $1 billion in proceeds. 
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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDS#NYSE">TDS</a>) CFO Vicki Villacrez discussed an ongoing sale process during a recent earnings call. The company, after closing the sale of OneNeck IT Solutions in September, agreed to divest other assets. Those deals are expected to close later this year.
Blackstone is considering a $3.5-billion purchase of minority stakes in interstate natural gas pipelines owned by EQT Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>), Reuters reported.
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Analysts expressed views on ConocoPhillips&#8217; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41653155" rel="noreferrer noopener">mixed third-quarter results.</a>
On Thursday, ConocoPhillips reported an adjusted EPS of $1.78, beating estimates; revenue of $13.6 billion vs. $14 billion expected.
The company boosted its quarterly dividend by 34% to $0.78/share. The company raised the&nbsp;outlook&nbsp;for FY24 production to 1.94-1.95 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">MMBOED (from 1.93 to 1.94 MMBOED)</a>.
Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann expects pro forma FCF to rise substantially due to strong organic performance and additional cash flow from Marathon Oil. The analyst reiterated the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cop/analyst-ratings">Buy rating and $138 price target on COP.</a>
With stable prices, ConocoPhillips could potentially repurchase nearly all shares issued to MRO within 6-7 quarters, assuming the dividend remains steady and debt repayment is deprioritized, given the company&#8217;s strong balance sheet, adds the analyst.
The analyst says that ConocoPhillips&#8217; FCF is anticipated to be driven by a balanced portfolio, including Lower 48 activities, LNG projects, and Alaskan operations.
Dingmann revised EBITDAX estimates to $24.988 billion (from $24.719 billion) vs. consensus of $24.443 billion for 2024 and $33.208 billion (from $33.745 billion) vs. estimate of $27.939 billion for 2025.
Scotiabank analyst Paul Y.Cheng expects ConocoPhillips&#8217; (Sector Perform, $115 price target) third-quarter 2024 results to positively influence its near-term share price performance.
The analyst estimates adjusted EPS of $7.40 and EBITDA of $22.912 billion in 2024.
Investors can gain exposure to the COP stock via&nbsp;Texas Capital Funds Trust Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILT#NYSE">OILT</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;IShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#BATS">IEO</a>).
Price Action: COP shares are down 1.66% at $107.71&nbsp;at the last check Thursday.
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