ConocoPhillips Option Alert: Jun 20 $110 Calls at the Bid: 8000 vs 3039 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open [est] 

ConocoPhillips Option Alert: Jun 20 $110 Calls at the Bid: 8000 @ $2.23 vs 3039 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open [est] Ref=$102.26

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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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Dividend investing is back on investors' radar after taking a backseat during the AI-led bull run. With tariff uncertainties and fading momentum in AI stocks, investors are looking for stable dividend-paying companies to navigate the current market turbulence. But it's not easy to find quality dividend stocks as it requires assessing factors like yield, payout ratio, financial stability, and growth potential.&nbsp;
Let's turn to a dividend investing case study for ideas and inspiration.
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Last month, someone asked income investors on r/Dividends — a Reddit community with 690,000 members — whether it was realistic to live off dividends and how much investment is needed to reach at least $50,000 in annual dividend income. The question also asked Redditors to share how long it takes for the average investor to reach a dividend income that covers basic expenses.
The question received hundreds of comments, but one story caught our eye.
An investor said he was making $175,000 a year in dividends and retired two years ago at the age of 48.
"I'm still not touching them, especially now. I have a small passive business that generates enough to cover my expenses. I've recently gone about 1/3 short term government bonds because I'm VERY worried about a recession," he said.
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The investor, 50, said his total portfolio worth was about $3.7 million.
"I used to make $220k for about 11 years. Saved and invested it and retired at 48. Now I spend my money which comes from dividends on travel, cars and doing what the f— I want," he said in a separate comment on the social platform.
Let's discuss some of the top holdings of the investor.
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index and provides exposure to some of the top dividend stocks trading in the U.S., including ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>), among others.
NEOS S&amp;P 500 High Income ETF
NEOS S&amp;P 500 High Income ETF (CBOE: SPYI) is a high-yield covered call ETF that pays monthly dividend income. It invests in some of the top S&amp;P 500 companies and generates extra income by selling call options on stocks, generating extra premium income for shareholders. SPYI has a dividend yield of over 12%.
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iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGOV#NYSE">SGOV</a>) tracks the performance of U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities of 0-3 months.&nbsp;
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEA#NYSE">VEA</a>) provides investors exposure to companies trading in developed markets outside of the U.S., including Canada, Europe and the Pacific region. VEA pays quarterly dividends.&nbsp;
Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF
The Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JAAA#NYSE">JAAA</a>) invests in high-quality collateralized loan obligations and provides investors with exposure to asset classes with low risk and volatility. It yields over 6%.&nbsp;
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ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.25% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.24%. Currently, ConocoPhillips has a market capitalization of $130.71 billion. 
Buying $1000 In COP: If an investor had bought $1000 of COP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,507.34 today based on a price of $102.73 for COP at the time of writing.
<h3>ConocoPhillips's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743170410_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$1000 Invested In ConocoPhillips 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on ConocoPhillips. Our analysis of options history for ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $169,297, and 6 were calls, valued at $285,959.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $90.0 to $115.0 for ConocoPhillips over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for ConocoPhillips's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of ConocoPhillips's whale trades within a strike price range from $90.0 to $115.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>ConocoPhillips 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743094960_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Sentiment</th>
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<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
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<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$99.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">212</td>
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<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$85.7K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
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<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$51.8K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td align="right">449</td>
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<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.72</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$51.2K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td align="right">252</td>
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<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$41.8K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td align="right">646</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with ConocoPhillips, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is ConocoPhillips Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 1,653,126, the price of COP is down by -0.3%, reaching $102.89.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 35 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on ConocoPhillips</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $120.5.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for ConocoPhillips, targeting a price of $126. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips with a target price of $115. 
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Morgan Stanley analyst Devin McDermott 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 $131 to $126.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on ConocoPhillips, Lowers Price Target to $126

No one stumbles upon <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42301100/most-americans-dont-see-wealth-as-the-key-to-financial-success-heres-what-matters-more-to-59-of-them">financial success</a> by accident. Wealth is built through discipline, learning from mistakes, and sticking to an approach even when the market seems to go awry. Few investing strategies showcase this better than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44374276/reddit-explodes-over-dividend-math-how-much-would-the-annual-dividend-be-for-a-280k-investment-investors-debate-schds-future-growth">dividend</a> investing.
Dividend investing is the slow-and-steady journey of the financial world, paying consistently while also providing growth in the background, making it perfect for retirees, long-term investors, and anyone who wants passive income.
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Still, this approach can also be risky for some if they pick the wrong stocks. One military veteran and Reddit user recently shared his investing journey that started with him making costly mistakes to now earning him $10,000 in dividends per year.
With 13 years of investing experience, the poster, an enlisted service member, had to learn what works through trial and error. He says he tried to be smarter than the market early on, leading to him selling big winners too soon and holding onto losers for too long.
&#8220;I bought [General Electric] in my Roth at what I thought was a great price point of $14.50 or something. Had to [dollar-cost average] over several years to bring the cost basis down and missed out on having that money in better spots in the biggest bull market year I have been a part of,&#8221; he shared.
The 36-year-old mentioned that he&#8217;s gradually shifted his strategy to dividend shares now and his $296,570 portfolio already generates over $10,000 annually in dividends. Let&#8217;s see what dividend shares and ETFs the investor holds.
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Abbott Laboratories
Healthcare company, Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) specializes in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and nutritional products. With a 1.89% dividend yield per year, ABT is known for its diversified product portfolio and steady payments.
AbbVie
Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) focuses on the research and development of therapies for various health conditions. Investors love ABBV because it has a strong yield, generating around 3.28% in dividends per year, and a stable pipeline of drugs.
ConocoPhillips
Energy giant ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) engages in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. COP pays investors approximately 3.05% in annual dividends.
Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>) is one of the largest electric power companies in the U.S. and is known for its stable revenue and consistent dividends. DUK generates around 3.62% in annual dividend yield.
Apple
Technology giant Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has a modest dividend yield but a strong growth potential, and that&#8217;s why both growth and income-focused investors are attracted to this stock. APPL pays investors around 0.47% in dividends per year.
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Mastercard
Electronic payments company Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) benefits from the ongoing shift toward cashless transactions. This, and the growth potential it offers makes MA a go-to stock for many investors. The company generates around 0.56% in annual dividends.
Verizon
Telecom Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) provides wireless and wireline services. With a dividend yield of approximately 6.25% annually, VZ has a stable cash flow, making it a favorite among individual stock investors.
Altria Group
Tobacco giant Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) is mainly known for the Marlboro brand. MO offers a high dividend yield of 7.21% per year, appealing to those seeking higher passive income.
Global X SuperDividend ETF
Tracking the performance of the Indxx SuperDividend U.S. Low Volatility Index, Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIV#NYSE">DIV</a>) focuses on high dividend yields and is known to retain low volatility. DIV generates around 11.37% in dividend yield per year.
Invesco Preferred ETF
Invesco Preferred ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGX#NYSE">PGX</a>) invests mainly in preferred stocks, which are hybrid securities offering features of both stocks and bonds.​ Paying investors around 5.85% in annual dividends, PGX is a favorite for those who seek higher income.
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Crude prices surged and energy stocks rose Monday after President Donald Trump vowed to slap a sweeping 25% tariff on any country that imports Venezuelan oil, signaling renewed geopolitical tensions <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/oil">in global energy markets.</a>
West Texas Intermediate light crude, as closely tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), rose over 1% to $69 per barrel, touching a three-week high.
"Any country that purchases Oil and/or Gas from Venezuela will be forced to pay a Tariff of 25% to the United States on any Trade they do with our Country," Trump said, adding that enforcement would begin next month and be "registered and documented."
The statement came via a <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114217914259825110">post </a>on Truth Social, where the former president accused Venezuela of sending violent criminals to the United States and branded the Tren de Aragua gang as a &#8220;Foreign Terrorist Organization.&#8221;
Trump added that the proposed secondary tariffs would go into effect on April 2, what he called "Liberation Day in America."
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Venezuela's oil exports have risen in recent years, and they remain a crucial revenue source for the embattled regime of Nicolás Maduro. 
According to Reuters, Venezuela exported 772,000 barrels a day of crude last year, marking a 10% increase from a year earlier. China is widely considered the largest purchaser of Venezuelan crude, though much of the oil arrives through indirect routes or intermediaries that obscure its origin to sidestep international sanctions.
Beyond geopolitics, U.S. economic data on Monday gave oil another push. Business activity surveys in March came in stronger than expected, easing recession fears but raising concerns that input costs may be accelerating again.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">US Energy Stock Reactions</h3>
The oil rally ignited gains across the energy sector. Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) rose 1.1% to $116.75 by 11:15 a.m. in New York, reaching its highest level price since early December. Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) added 0.4%, while ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) gained 0.6%.
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) climbed 0.6%, extending its year-to-date gain to 7.8%—the best performance among all S&amp;P 500 sectors in 2025.
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These ten large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Rubrik Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBRK#NYSE">RBRK</a>) shares jumped 23.17% after it reported upbeat fourth-quarter results, and several analysts revised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44334469" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Applovin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) stock upped 17.21%, probably because the tech sector rebounded from weakness earlier this week.</li>
<li>Summit Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) shares jumped 16.93% after Evercore ISI Group initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/smmt/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> announced a price forecast of $30</a>.</li>
<li>Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) stock jumped 16.52% after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44302205" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">company announced a new CEO</a>.</li>
<li>Venture Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VG#NYSE">VG</a>) stock rose 16.03% after Form 4 filings showed multiple insider stock purchases.</li>
<li>GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) shares rose 14.01% after the company announced it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PyroGenesis Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYRGF#OTC">PYRGF</a>) for technologies to replace fossil <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44253227" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fuels with electric plasma</a>.</li>
<li>Samsara Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOT#NYSE">IOT</a>) shares were up 11.96%</li>
<li>Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>) shares increased 11.68%, probably due to rising oil prices supported by a weaker dollar.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) stock gained 10.28% last week after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44274133" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">it unveiled new</a> Intel Xeon 6-Powered servers for enhanced AI with 40% more memory and 144 CPU cores.</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) shares increased 9.18% amid strength in oil and natural gas prices.</li>
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Harold Hamm, oil magnate and founder of Continental Resources, issued a stark warning: if oil prices remain at current levels, drilling in key U.S. shale fields could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44168987/oil-prices-hit-multi-year-lows">come to a standstill. </a>
The Details: Speaking at CERAWeek in Houston, Hamm emphasized that with oil prices hovering near $65 per barrel, many fields are already struggling to remain viable.&nbsp;
"When you get below the cost of supply, you can't ‘drill, baby, drill,'" he told Bloomberg, per OilPrice.com.
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While industry leaders have applauded the rollback of Biden-era climate regulations, Trump's trade policies—particularly his tariff disputes with Canada—are creating uncertainty and further pressuring crude oil prices. Trump has described the lower prices as "phenomenal news," but many in the oil sector are expressing concern.&nbsp;
"There are a lot of fields that are getting to the point that's real tough to keep that cost of supply down," Hamm told Bloomberg Television.&nbsp;
"When you get down to that $50 oil that you talked about, then you're below the point where you're going to ‘drill, baby, drill.'"
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) CEO Ryan Lance also highlighted inflationary pressures and investor anxiety over Trump's unpredictable trade policies affecting the industry.&nbsp;
Scott Sheffield, former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, told Bloomberg Television that the price publicly traded oil drillers need to cover costs and turn a profit is between $50 and $55 a barrel. 
The oil industry could be at a turning point as low oil prices benefit consumers but pose significant challenges for producers. 
The United States Oil Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) ETF, tracking the daily price movements of light, sweet crude oil, is down more than 4% in 2025. 
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In the preceding three months, 10 analysts have released ratings for ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares 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">3</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</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">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $131.5, a high estimate of $157.00, and a low estimate of $114.00. Highlighting a 4.71% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $138.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741903322_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of ConocoPhillips among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below 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>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Freeman</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Freeman</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Todd</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$132.00</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: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of ConocoPhillips compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for ConocoPhillips's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of ConocoPhillips's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on ConocoPhillips analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into ConocoPhillips's Background</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: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: ConocoPhillips's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -3.35%. This indicates a decrease 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: ConocoPhillips's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.01%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): ConocoPhillips's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 3.97%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.08%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, ConocoPhillips adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.31% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.62%. Currently, ConocoPhillips has a market capitalization of $121.41 billion. 
Buying $1000 In COP: If an investor had bought $1000 of COP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,040.47 today based on a price of $95.42 for COP at the time of writing.
<h3>ConocoPhillips's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741735812_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Shares of oil companies are trading higher as oil prices rise, supported by a weaker dollar. This came despite concerns that US tariffs could slow economic growth and dampen oil demand.

The energy sector is facing heightened investor scrutiny as recent developments have added uncertainty to oil markets. 
A combination of rising U.S. crude inventories, geopolitical tensions and trade concerns has triggered volatility in oil prices, leading to mixed reactions across energy-related stocks and ETFs. With these changes in play, investors are closely watching <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">oil-focused ETFs</a> to gauge their exposure and potential risks.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs To Watch Amid These Developments</h1>
For investors looking to navigate these shifting dynamics, several energy-focused ETFs offer exposure to key industry players:
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>): This ETF tracks large-cap energy stocks, including major oil and gas giants like ExxonMobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>). Given recent market pressures, XLE has experienced fluctuations, but it remains a popular choice for those seeking broad exposure to the sector, with an expense ratio of 0.09%.
Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VDE#NYSE">VDE</a>): Offering a more diversified portfolio, VDE covers both upstream and downstream oil and gas companies, providing investors with a balanced approach amid market uncertainty. Apart from Exxon and Chevron, the fund also allocates a significant weightage to companies like ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>). The recent volatility in the oil sector has taken most of the stocks in the ETF for a ride.
United States Natural Gas Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNG#NYSE">UNG</a>): Unlike oil-focused ETFs, UNG provides investors with exposure to natural gas futures. This ETF is particularly relevant for those looking to diversify within the energy sector, as natural gas prices are influenced by different factors than crude oil, including weather patterns, production levels and storage data. Given the increasing reliance on natural gas for power generation and heating, UNG offers a distinct alternative for energy-focused investors.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Oil Prices Plummet, Consumer Sentiment Damp</h1>
Oil prices recently hit a six-month low as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44150023/why-exxon-mobil-xom-stock-hit-a-new-52-week-low-today">U.S. crude stockpiles increased </a>by 3.6 million barrels as of March 5. This unexpected rise in supply has weighed heavily on energy stocks, including major players such as ExxonMobil. 
As one of the largest integrated oil and gas companies, Exxon is particularly vulnerable to declining crude prices, which directly impact its upstream profits. Lower prices also squeeze refining margins, making it more difficult for companies to offset losses through downstream operations. Thus, ETFs with significant allocations in Exxon, such as XLE and VDE stand to be affected by oil price slips.
Adding to the pressure, OPEC+ has confirmed its plan to roll back production cuts in April, fueling concerns about a potential supply glut. This decision has further dampened investor sentiment in the energy sector.
Moreover, the Trump administration is considering a strategy to halt and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea, a move aimed at curbing Tehran's oil revenue and its potential links to nuclear proliferation. If implemented, these inspections could delay crude deliveries, leading to supply chain disruptions. 
Iran has previously retaliated against such measures by seizing foreign vessels, raising concerns about further escalation in maritime tensions.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42922934/oil-stocks-rally-on-anticipation-of-stricter-russian-sanctions-heres-how-etfs-are-reacting">Trade tensions have resurfaced</a> with the Trump administration imposing import tariffs of 25% on Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on China. Given that Canada is the top supplier of crude oil to the U.S., these tariffs could have significant implications for energy trade. A third of all U.S. crude imports come from Mexico, further amplifying concerns about the impact of protectionist policies on the energy sector.
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Shares of energy and petroleum stocks are trading lower as oil prices drop after US inventories rose by 3.6 million barrels. Additionally, trade concerns and OPEC+'s recent decision to move forward with its planned April wind-down of production cuts added further pressure. The commodity is currently trading at a 6-month low.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on ConocoPhillips. Our analysis of options history for ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) revealed 20 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 35% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $1,069,194, and 8 were calls, valued at $711,905.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</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 $105.0 for ConocoPhillips during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for ConocoPhillips's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of ConocoPhillips's whale activity within a strike price range from $75.0 to $105.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>ConocoPhillips Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741112172_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>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$418.0K</td>
<td>339</td>
<td align="right">980</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$363.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">709</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$181.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">802</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$13.07</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$100.6K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td align="right">77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$9.69</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>355</td>
<td align="right">90</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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of ConocoPhillips, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of ConocoPhillips</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 8,159,647, the price of COP is down by -2.5%, reaching $90.31.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 58 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on ConocoPhillips</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $131.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for ConocoPhillips, targeting a price of $137. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Raymond James lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $124. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips, which currently sits at a price target of $128. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips, maintaining a target price of $135. 
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China has responded forcefully to President Donald Trump&#8217;s recent tariff increases, implementing reciprocal tariffs on selected American goods, sanctioning U.S. companies, and <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44092335/trumps-tariffs-threaten-canada-mexico-china-and-american-wallets">announcing plans to file a complaint</a> with the World Trade Organization.
What Happened: Beijing&#8217;s actions, timed to coincide with the U.S. doubling of universal tariffs on Chinese goods, include duties of 15% on U.S. poultry and agricultural products such as wheat, corn, and cotton, <a href="https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3300948/china-hits-back-trump-reciprocal-tariffs-sanctions-us-firms?module=top_story&amp;pgtype=homepage">reported</a> South China Morning Post. Tariffs of 10% will be applied to imports of soybeans, pork, beef, and various food products.
&#8220;The unilateral tariff measures launched by the United States seriously violate the rules of the WTO and undermine the basis for bilateral economic and trade cooperation,&#8221; said a Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson in an official statement.
Beyond tariffs, the Ministry of Commerce added 15 U.S. firms to China&#8217;s export control list, requiring special approval for them to receive exports of &#8220;dual-use&#8221; items. Another ten American companies were placed on Beijing&#8217;s &#8220;unreliable entity list,&#8221; effectively banning them from trading with China or making <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43462612/china-retaliatory-tariff-playbook-corn-wheat-soybeans-in-the-crosshairs">new investments in the country</a>.
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Why It Matters: The escalation follows Trump&#8217;s announcement last week to double tariffs on Chinese imports, augmenting the 10% duties in effect since February. These moves are widely viewed as the opening shots of a new trade war, with Trump signaling on his Truth Social platform that more tariffs could be coming on Apr. 2.
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Economists note that while China&#8217;s response is significant, it remains measured. &#8220;Today&#8217;s list covers agricultural goods such as soybeans that are important for trade between the two countries,&#8221; said Zhang Zhiwei, chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management. &#8220;But China retaliated on a small share of U.S. exports. I think China is still trying not to escalate the trade war.&#8221;
Earlier in February, China had already <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43454424/china-strikes-back-new-tariffs-up-to-15-on-certain-us-imports-in-retaliation-for-trumps-10-levy-on-chinese-goods">imposed 15% tariffs</a> on coal and liquefied natural gas and 10% on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and high-displacement vehicles, affecting major U.S. exporters like Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</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>).
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ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.01% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.47%. Currently, ConocoPhillips has a market capitalization of $124.25 billion. 
Buying $1000 In COP: If an investor had bought $1000 of COP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,006.09 today based on a price of $97.65 for COP at the time of writing.
<h3>ConocoPhillips's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740776425_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In ConocoPhillips 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on ConocoPhillips.
Looking at options history for ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 20% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 70% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $473,625 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $2,875,168.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $70.0 and $110.0 for ConocoPhillips, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 $70.0 to $110.0, over the past month.
<h3>ConocoPhillips 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740516355_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$29.35</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$27.6</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$2.7M</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.76</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.76</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$115.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>456</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$103.7K</td>
<td>107</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$0.59</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$100.6K</td>
<td>107</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$70.1K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>273</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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of ConocoPhillips, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>ConocoPhillips's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,576,157, with COP's price up by 0.13%, positioned at $98.95.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 65 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for ConocoPhillips</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $131.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips, maintaining a target price of $135. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips, which currently sits at a price target of $128. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $124. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for ConocoPhillips, targeting a price of $137. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for ConocoPhillips with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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ConocoPhillips to Hold Fourth-Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, Feb. 6

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ConocoPhillips Receives Exemptive Relief From Canadian Securities Regulatory Authorities Regarding Future Canadian Filings

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