Lmcg Investments LLC Increases Stake in ConocoPhillips $COP

Lmcg Investments LLC grew its position in shares of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) by 5.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 86,161 shares of the energy producer’s stock after buying an additional 4,636 shares during the quarter. Lmcg Investments LLC’s holdings in ConocoPhillips were worth $8,066,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of COP. Cloud Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in ConocoPhillips during the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp purchased a new position in ConocoPhillips during the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund purchased a new position in ConocoPhillips during the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Strive Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in ConocoPhillips during the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC raised its position in ConocoPhillips by 58.0% during the 3rd quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 316 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 82.36% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at ConocoPhillips

In other ConocoPhillips news, CEO Ryan Michael Lance sold 113,221 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $132.71, for a total transaction of $15,025,558.91. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 350,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $46,448,500. This trade represents a 24.44% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, SVP Heather G. Hrap sold 2,654 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.68, for a total transaction of $317,630.72. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 5,663 shares in the company, valued at $677,747.84. This represents a 31.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 734,891 shares of company stock worth $93,345,692 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on COP shares. Raymond James Financial increased their price target on shares of ConocoPhillips from $118.00 to $145.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of ConocoPhillips from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on shares of ConocoPhillips from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Roth Mkm downgraded shares of ConocoPhillips from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $112.00 price target for the company. in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of ConocoPhillips from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, ConocoPhillips currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $133.04.

Key Stories Impacting ConocoPhillips

Here are the key news stories impacting ConocoPhillips this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital initiated a Buy on ConocoPhillips, which adds upward pressure via increased institutional interest and a supportive price target. Conocophillips (COP) Receives a Buy from RBC Capital
• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results: COP beat EPS and revenue estimates, showing resilience (profit beat reported across outlets), supporting the case for continued cash returns and share performance. ConocoPhillips Beats Profit Estimates for Q1
• Positive Sentiment: Regulatory win: Approval to expand Sahtu fracking gives COP clearer development runway in Canada, a longer?term production upside. ConocoPhillips gets OK to expand Sahtu fracking
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst stance broadly favorable — consensus called a “Moderate Buy” and several bullish writeups (Zacks, Barchart) highlight above?average growth, cost cuts and strong cash returns. These underpin medium?term support. ConocoPhillips Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy”
• Positive Sentiment: Technical/market commentary argues COP has formed a “hammer” and could be a bounce candidate, attracting short?term buyers. Here’s Why ConocoPhillips (COP) Is a Great ‘Buy the Bottom’ Stock Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative rankings: COP has delivered YTD gains but lags/competes with peers (OXY, EOG) in different time frames — useful for relative allocation decisions. Which Oil and Gas Stock Has Dominated in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst roundups and commentaries offer mixed takes and detail drivers (operational efficiency, cost cuts) but no consensus shock — keep an eye on revisions. Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance headwinds: Management flagged Qatar downtime and higher Surmont royalties in 2026 guidance, trimming production outlook and introducing near?term uncertainty — the main driver of selling pressure today. Earnings Beat And Qatar Downtime Guidance Might Change The Case For Investing In ConocoPhillips (COP)
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction piece explains why COP is trading down — investors focused on near?term production/guidance risks despite the beat. ConocoPhillips (COP) stock trades down, here is why
• Neutral Sentiment: Peripheral item: a Denver law?firm hire is unlikely to affect COP fundamentals. Will Myer Joins Vinson & Elkins’ Denver Office as Corporate Partner

ConocoPhillips Stock Performance

NYSE:COP opened at $118.80 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.29, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $122.61 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $104.92. ConocoPhillips has a twelve month low of $84.28 and a twelve month high of $135.87. The company has a market capitalization of $144.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 0.14.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The energy producer reported $1.89 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.72 by $0.17. ConocoPhillips had a net margin of 12.10% and a return on equity of 11.39%. The firm had revenue of $15.76 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.62 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.09 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts expect that ConocoPhillips will post 9.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ConocoPhillips Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.84 per share. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 11th. ConocoPhillips’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 57.05%.

About ConocoPhillips

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is a Houston-based international energy company focused on exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Formed in 2002 through the merger of Conoco Inc and Phillips Petroleum Company, the firm operates as an independent upstream company that explores for, develops and produces crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids across a portfolio of global assets.

The company’s activities span conventional and unconventional resources and include onshore and offshore operations in multiple regions around the world.