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ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$112.31 +0.41 (+0.37%)
(As of 11:45 AM ET)

ConocoPhillips - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
13

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for ConocoPhillips in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for COP.

Consensus Price Target

$137.63
22.54% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for ConocoPhillips, the average price target is $137.63. The highest price target for COP is $159.00, while the lowest price target for COP is $115.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.54% from the current price of $112.31.
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COP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
1 Month Ago
10/24/23 to 10/23/24
3 Months Ago
8/25/23 to 8/24/24
1 Year Ago
11/23/22 to 11/23/23
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$137.63$136.94$143.65$135.63
Forecasted Upside22.54% Upside31.06% Upside28.95% Upside18.09% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

COP Analyst Recommendations By Month

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COP Price Targets by Month

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ConocoPhillips Stock vs. The Competition

TypeConocoPhillipsOils/Energy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.83
2.62
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside22.96% Upside1,564.27% Upside8.01% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/1/2024Mizuho
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$129.00 ➝ $132.00+23.36%
11/1/2024Susquehanna
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$144.00 ➝ $148.00+36.48%
11/1/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00 ➝ $137.00+25.61%
10/18/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
10/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$139.00 ➝ $126.00+12.64%
10/10/2024Scotiabank
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 Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$120.00 ➝ $115.00+2.56%
10/4/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$123.00 ➝ $125.00+9.66%
9/30/2024Truist Financial
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$145.00 ➝ $138.00+32.29%
9/18/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$153.00 ➝ $140.00+29.14%
9/13/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$140.00 ➝ $140.00+35.48%
7/18/2024Wolfe Research
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D. Leggate
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$145.00+24.90%
7/17/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$147.00 ➝ $132.00+13.63%
6/14/2024Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuy$147.00+32.60%
6/7/2024Argus
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W. Selesky
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
5/30/2024Raymond James
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 Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$155.00 ➝ $159.00+39.71%
4/18/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$145.00 ➝ $157.00+22.56%
3/28/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$123.00 ➝ $129.00+1.03%
12/14/2023Johnson Rice
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 DowngradeAccumulate ➝ Hold
10/2/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$141.00 ➝ $143.00+22.39%
9/8/2023Erste Group Bank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
7/12/2023Citigroup
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 Lower Target$145.00 ➝ $140.00+30.31%
4/5/2023Societe Generale
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 UpgradeSell ➝ Hold$105.00-1.22%
2/3/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetOutperform$145.00 ➝ $140.00+25.73%
2/3/2023Capital One Financial
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P. Johnston
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$102.00-8.40%
2/1/2023Roth Capital
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L. Mariani
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Reiterated RatingBuy

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Should I Buy ConocoPhillips Stock? COP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these ConocoPhillips pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ConocoPhillips
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in ConocoPhillips:

  • ConocoPhillips recently reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $1.78, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.68, indicating robust financial performance.
  • The company has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.78 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which translates to an annualized dividend of $3.12 and a yield of 2.76%.
  • ConocoPhillips has a solid return on equity of 19.53%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • The current stock price is $113.24, which is within a reasonable range compared to its one-year high of $135.18, potentially offering a good entry point for investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for ConocoPhillips, with a price target averaging $137.63, indicating potential for price appreciation.

ConocoPhillips
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in ConocoPhillips for these reasons:

  • The company's revenue for the latest quarter was $13.60 billion, which fell short of analysts' expectations of $13.97 billion, raising concerns about future growth.
  • ConocoPhillips experienced an 8.5% decline in revenue compared to the same quarter last year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining sales levels.
  • The company reported a decrease in EPS from $2.16 in the same quarter last year to $1.78, which may signal declining profitability.
  • Despite a strong dividend increase, the payout ratio stands at 37.10%, which, while manageable, could limit future dividend growth if earnings do not improve.
  • The stock has a beta of 1.21, suggesting it is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for investors seeking stability.

COP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for ConocoPhillips is $137.63, with a high forecast of $159.00 and a low forecast of $115.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ConocoPhillips in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" COP shares.

According to analysts, ConocoPhillips's stock has a predicted upside of 22.54% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

ConocoPhillips has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, Susquehanna, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like ConocoPhillips more than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for ConocoPhillips is 2.83 while the average consensus rating score for "oils/energy" companies is 2.62. Learn more on how COP compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:COP) was last updated on 11/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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