First National Bank of Omaha raised its position in shares of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP – Free Report) by 21.1% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 103,658 shares of the energy producer’s stock after purchasing an additional 18,045 shares during the period. First National Bank of Omaha’s holdings in ConocoPhillips were worth $9,712,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of COP. AXA S.A. raised its holdings in shares of ConocoPhillips by 91.1% during the 2nd quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 84,937 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $7,622,000 after acquiring an additional 40,499 shares in the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. increased its position in shares of ConocoPhillips by 6.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 784,368 shares of the energy producer’s stock valued at $70,397,000 after purchasing an additional 44,852 shares during the last quarter. BNP Paribas bought a new position in shares of ConocoPhillips during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of ConocoPhillips during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $151,000. Finally, Main Street Financial Solutions LLC increased its position in shares of ConocoPhillips by 53.5% during the 2nd quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 4,806 shares of the energy producer’s stock valued at $431,000 after purchasing an additional 1,675 shares during the last quarter. 82.36% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
ConocoPhillips News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting ConocoPhillips this week:
- Positive Sentiment: ConocoPhillips has been trading higher alongside the broader rebound in energy stocks, with crude prices and sector momentum helping support investor demand. ConocoPhillips (COP) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street remains broadly constructive on ConocoPhillips, with reports citing 18 buy ratings and no sell ratings, reinforcing the view that analysts still expect solid upside potential. Wall Street Has 18 Buy Ratings on ConocoPhillips and Zero Sells. Our Price Target Says They Are All Wrong
- Positive Sentiment: ConocoPhillips continues to be highlighted as a strong value stock, which can attract investors looking for cash-flow-generating energy names at reasonable valuations. Here’s Why ConocoPhillips (COP) is a Strong Value Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: ConocoPhillips was included in a TotalEnergies-led offshore exploration MoU in Syria, but the news is early-stage and appears more strategic than immediately material to earnings. TotalEnergies (TTE), QatarEnergy, ConocoPhillips (COP) Sign MoU to Explore Offshore Block 3
- Negative Sentiment: Some commentary suggests the recent rebound may have pushed ConocoPhillips above fair value, with one note arguing the stock could be priced ahead of fundamentals despite the bullish analyst backdrop. Wall Street Has 18 Buy Ratings on ConocoPhillips and Zero Sells. Our Price Target Says They Are All Wrong
- Negative Sentiment: Recent insider selling added a small cautionary note for investors, though the move appears limited relative to the broader bullish trend. Top ConocoPhillips Insider Makes Notable Move in Latest Stock Transaction
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
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ConocoPhillips Stock Performance
Shares of ConocoPhillips stock opened at $116.59 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $120.62 and its two-hundred day moving average is $110.46. The company has a market capitalization of $142.04 billion, a PE ratio of 19.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 0.11. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34. ConocoPhillips has a 52 week low of $85.57 and a 52 week high of $135.87.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The energy producer reported $1.89 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.72 by $0.17. The company had revenue of $15.76 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.62 billion. ConocoPhillips had a return on equity of 11.39% and a net margin of 12.10%.ConocoPhillips’s quarterly revenue was down 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.09 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that ConocoPhillips will post 10.03 earnings per share for the current year.
ConocoPhillips Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 11th were given a $0.84 dividend. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 11th. ConocoPhillips’s dividend payout ratio is 57.05%.
Insider Buying and Selling at ConocoPhillips
In other ConocoPhillips news, SVP Kelly Brunetti Rose sold 7,700 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.03, for a total value of $1,001,231.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 25,284 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,287,678.52. This represents a 23.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Nicholas G. Olds sold 6,994 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $127.06, for a total value of $888,657.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 5,395 shares in the company, valued at $685,488.70. This trade represents a 56.45% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 634,715 shares of company stock valued at $81,410,816 in the last quarter. 0.09% of the stock is owned by insiders.
ConocoPhillips Company Profile
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.
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