ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$110.80

-3.92 (-3.42%)

(As of 10/8/2024 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

Moderate Buy

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
14

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, 4 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for COP.

Consensus Price Target

$138.29
24.81% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for ConocoPhillips, the average price target is $138.29. The highest price target for COP is $159.00, while the lowest price target for COP is $120.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.81% from the current price of $110.80.

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COP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/9/23 to 10/8/24	1 Month Ago 9/9/23 to 9/8/24	3 Months Ago 7/11/23 to 7/10/24	1 Year Ago 10/9/22 to 10/9/23
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 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	$138.29	$143.24	$145.69	$135.63
Forecasted Upside	24.81% Upside	35.10% Upside	29.47% Upside	11.34% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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COP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

COP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

ConocoPhillips Stock vs. The Competition

Type	ConocoPhillips	Oils/Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.89	2.62	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	24.90% Upside	71.48% Upside	7.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent COP News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
10/4/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$123.00 ➝ $125.00	+9.66%
10/3/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$156.00 ➝ $135.00	+21.69%
9/30/2024	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$145.00 ➝ $138.00	+32.29%
9/27/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$150.00 ➝ $132.00	+26.87%
9/18/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$153.00 ➝ $140.00	+29.14%
9/16/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$132.00 ➝ $129.00	+24.39%
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9/13/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$140.00 ➝ $140.00	+35.48%
9/4/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$154.00 ➝ $147.00	+33.16%
7/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Leggate Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$145.00	+24.90%
7/17/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$147.00 ➝ $132.00	+13.63%
7/12/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$135.00 ➝ $120.00	+6.06%
6/14/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$147.00	+32.60%
6/7/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Selesky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
5/30/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$155.00 ➝ $159.00	+39.71%
4/18/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$145.00 ➝ $157.00	+22.56%
3/28/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$123.00 ➝ $129.00	+1.03%
12/14/2023	Johnson Rice Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Accumulate ➝ Hold
12/8/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$153.00 ➝ $141.00	+26.34%
10/2/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$141.00 ➝ $143.00	+22.39%
9/8/2023	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
7/12/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$145.00 ➝ $140.00	+30.31%
4/5/2023	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Hold	$105.00	-1.22%
2/3/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$145.00 ➝ $140.00	+25.73%
2/3/2023	Capital One Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Johnston Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$102.00	-8.40%
2/1/2023	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Mariani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
11/4/2022	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$128.00 ➝ $142.00	+5.44%

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Should I Buy ConocoPhillips Stock? COP Pros and Cons Explained

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ConocoPhillips
Bull Case

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

ConocoPhillips stock is currently trading at $105.55, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price point.
ConocoPhillips reported strong earnings results, beating analysts' consensus estimates, indicating a healthy financial performance.
Analysts have given ConocoPhillips a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus target price of $143.06, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation.
ConocoPhillips has a solid return on equity of 20.81%, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds to generate profits.
With a dividend yield of 2.20%, ConocoPhillips offers investors a steady income stream through dividends.

ConocoPhillips
Bear Case

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

ConocoPhillips stock has experienced a recent decline in trading price, which may indicate short-term volatility or market uncertainty.
Despite strong earnings, ConocoPhillips has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, which could pose risks in case of economic downturns or financial instability.
There have been target price reductions by analysts, with some lowering their outlook on ConocoPhillips, signaling potential challenges ahead.
Insiders own only 0.34% of the company's stock, which may raise questions about alignment of interests between management and shareholders.
ConocoPhillips' beta of 1.22 indicates higher volatility compared to the market average, which could lead to fluctuations in stock price.

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 $138.29, with a high forecast of $159.00 and a low forecast of $120.00.
: 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ConocoPhillips in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" COP shares.
: According to analysts, ConocoPhillips's stock has a predicted upside of 24.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: ConocoPhillips has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Mizuho, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, Susquehanna, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like ConocoPhillips more than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for ConocoPhillips is 2.89 while the average consensus rating score for "oils/energy" companies is 2.62. Learn more on how COP compares to other companies.