ConocoPhillips에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 ConocoPhillips의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

ConocoPhillips

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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<li>B of A Securities analyst Andrew Obin upgraded the rating for AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AME#NYSE">AME</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $195 to $225. AMETEK shares closed at $187.38 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
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<li>Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar upgraded ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and boosted the price target from $132 to $134. ConocoPhillips shares closed at $101.02 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Considering buying COP stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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This ConocoPhillips Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Monday

Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar upgrades ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raises the price target from $132 to $134.

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Mizuho Upgrades ConocoPhillips to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $134

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in COP usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for ConocoPhillips. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $90,960, and 6 are calls, amounting to $243,820.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $97.5 to $115.0 for ConocoPhillips over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for ConocoPhillips options trades today is 1703.0 with a total volume of 2,593.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for ConocoPhillips's big money trades within a strike price range of $97.5 to $115.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>ConocoPhillips 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734118315_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<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>
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<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$82.7K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
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<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.39</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$47.4K</td>
<td>162</td>
<td>0</td>
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<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td>123</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>434</td>
<td>53</td>
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</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.
<h3>Where Is ConocoPhillips Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 2,982,009, the price of COP is up 0.4% at $101.31. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 55 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for ConocoPhillips</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $140.66666666666666.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips, which currently sits at a price target of $134. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from JP Morgan upgrades its rating to Overweight with a revised price target of $123. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $165. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on COP Options

Energy independence has always been crucial to national security, and that has become even more highlighted in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing fighting in the Middle East.
While energy prices in the United States have moderated in the last few years, energy independence remains a bipartisan political issue, and U.S. domestic oil production is currently at <a href="https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=61545">all-time highs</a>.
But despite these gains in energy production, the sector hasn't reaped the benefits in 2024. The SPDR Energy Select ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) is up just 10% year-to-date compared to a 28% gain from the S&amp;P 500.&nbsp;
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to cut regulations to help oil and gas companies, and renewable energy companies continue to make strides toward lowering costs and expanding market share.
Today, we look at four energy stocks that could break the sector out of its doldrums in 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How We Chose</h2>
If you're looking for explosive growth in the energy sector similar to tech, you'll likely be left disappointed. The energy sector is highly dependent on factors beyond the control of companies and governments, such as locating potential patches, equipment and production costs, and OPEC machinations.&nbsp;
The energy stocks we selected share a few common factors: strong balance sheets with income growth and low costs, a sustainable dividend, and solid demand for their products and services. These companies also have strategies to manage volatile commodity prices and unpredictable markets. It&#8217;s also wise for investors to diversify across industries, so we've included traditional oil and gas, renewables, and storage firms in our list.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top 4 Energy Stocks for 2025</h2>
Here are the four stocks we picked for next year based on the abovementioned factors. We attempted to diversify across the sector with companies in different industries while keeping the core themes of sound fundamentals, dividend yield, and promising business outlook.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>)</h3>
Owner of one of the best stock tickers on the exchanges, Diamondback Energy is an oil and gas mining company that also claims over 4,000 acres of valuable land in Texas's oil-rich Permian Basin. Founded in 2007 and trading publicly since 2012, Diamondback has been a prolific acquirer of companies. In September, the company completed a <a href="https://www.diamondbackenergy.com/news-releases/news-release-details/diamondback-energy-inc-closes-merger-endeavor-energy-resources">$50 billion merger</a> with Endeavor, and this trend could continue with a more M/A-friendly administration taking the White House next January.
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FANG shares have given up most of their 2024 gains in the last six months, but the stock appears to have found support at the current $165 level. The stock also has all the features you want in an oil and gas company: steady dividends, quality management, and access to valuable reserves. The stock's dividend yield is 2.16% with a nearly 30% growth rate over the last three years, but the payout ratio remains just 20.6%, indicating a growing but stable dividend. FANG also has a reasonable P/E ratio of 9.96 and shows 34 on a Relative Strength Index (RSI), indicating that the stock could be approaching oversold status.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>)</h3>
ConocoPhillips is one of the world&#8217;s largest oil and gas companies, a remainder from the initial split of Standard Oil almost 100 years ago. It is headquartered in the United States but has operations expanding around the globe. Like most large-cap stocks in the energy sector, it had a rough performance in 2024 (it's basically traded flat for two years), but the stock is also poised to bounce back thanks to its LNG pipelines and expanding cash flows.
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President-elect Donald Trump has promised to cut regulations and be more friendly to LNG projects than President Biden, which could finally boost ConocoPhillips from its seemingly endless bout of rangebound trading. The stock has a low P/E (12.39), a high-yielding dividend (2.99%), and support from analysts like JPMorgan, which recently made it one of its more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42346110/oil-vs-gas-which-is-better-positioned-for-2025-analyst-upgrades-conocophillips-downgrades-these-3-energy-stocks">prominent upgrades</a>. Overall, COP is a consensus Buy based on an aggregate of 27 different analyst ratings with an average price target of $135, which implies more than 30% upside from the current market price.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Brookfield Renewable Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEPC#NASDAQ">BEPC</a>)</h3>
Despite Trump's promises to roll back federal EV mandates and general ambivalence to clean energy, renewables growth is likely here to stay. Brookfield Renewable Corp is one company to consider based on this trend, with divisions in the United States, Europe, and South America.
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Unlike many of its clean energy peers, BEPC stock pays a dividend with a robust 4.65% yield. The company has a relatively small market cap, approaching $5.5 billion, and coverage is only from two major analysts: JP Morgan (Hold) and Wells Fargo (Buy). However, both investment banks think the stock has an upside based on their price targets ($32 for JPMorgan and $34 for Wells Fargo). The chart also looks appealing; after a three-year downtrend in price, a double-bottom pattern formed between the October 2023 and April 2024 lows, with a breakout occurring shortly after the second bottom. Keep an eye on this stock chart over the next 12 months.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>)</h3>
GE Vernova was spun out of General Electric when the firm decided to split its business divisions into their own companies. Formerly GE Power and GE Renewables, GE Vernova began trading as a public company in 2023 and has been one of the few bright spots for the energy sector in 2024. GE Vernova currently operates in four segments: Power, Wind, Electrification Systems, and Electrification Software. The company recently <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-04/ge-vernova-consortium-wins-350-million-french-power-grid-order">received a large contract</a> from the French government to build a $338 million power substation, and another <a href="https://transformers-magazine.com/tm-news/ge-vernova-to-provide-grid-stabilizing-tech-for-50hertz/">contract bid in Germany</a> to help stabilize the power grid.
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Analysts have long favored the stock, but even after more than doubling up in 2024, bullish reports continue to pour in. The three most recent reports come from Wolfe Research, Guggenheim, and Barclays, and each applied a Buy rating on the stock with respective price targets of $403, $400, and $420. From a technical standpoint, the stock trades well above its 50- and 200-day moving averages and reads 61 on the RSI, which indicates the stock still hasn't reached oversold status. GEV doesn't pay a dividend, but its sales growth trajectory and bounty of public projects make it a difficult energy stock to ignore heading into 2025.
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Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $131 to $134.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on ConocoPhillips, Raises Price Target to $134

Analysts' ratings for ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 15 analysts.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing 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">2</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">4</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">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>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $135.27, a high estimate of $165.00, and a low estimate of $115.00. This current average has decreased by 2.03% from the previous average price target of $138.07. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733486434_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive ConocoPhillips. The following summary 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>Stephen Richardson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Cheng</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Phillip Jungwirth</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$140.00</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: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of ConocoPhillips compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of ConocoPhillips's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of ConocoPhillips's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on ConocoPhillips analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About ConocoPhillips</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: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, ConocoPhillips faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -8.48% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction 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: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 15.79%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): ConocoPhillips's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.13%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): ConocoPhillips's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.14%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, ConocoPhillips adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Where ConocoPhillips Stands With Analysts

Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Richardson reinstates ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) with a Outperform and announces $165 price target.

Initiation

Evercore ISI Group Reinstates Outperform on ConocoPhillips, Announces $165 Price Target

While shale oil producers have enjoyed an advantage over gas producers over the past 15 years, the situation is likely to reverse in 2025, according to JPMorgan.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59b8033d15737d000128a73d/arun-jayaram">Analyst Arun Jayaram</a> said in a note that natural gas producers are likely to benefit from three "powerful secular demand trends" in 2025:
<ul>
<li>The build-out of significant LNG export capacity</li>
<li>Rising power demand from electrification</li>
<li>The switch from coal to natural gas</li>
</ul>
Natural gas prices could remain above $3.50 per MMBtu (Metric Million British Thermal Unit) in the long term, as this price reset to a higher level will be needed to incentivize incremental supply growth from higher-cost gas basins, Jayaram stated.
The Rating Changes
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) – upgraded from Neutral to Overweight.
While the stock has underperformed peers year-to-date, the company is likely to be "one of the few E&amp;Ps in our coverage that raise cash return in 2025," including $6.0 billion in share buybacks, the analyst said.
Devon Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) &#8211; downgraded from Overweight to Neutral.
The company faces tougher comps in 2025, given its strong well productivity so far. "Another factor that supports our downgrade is the sizeable PE overhang post the Grayson Mill deal (~6% of shares outstanding)," Jayaram wrote.
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SM Energy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SM#NYSE">SM</a>) &#8211; downgraded from Overweight to Neutral.
The downgrade reflects a "preference for natural gas exposure" and the company's near-term cash return lagging peers," he stated.
CNX Resources Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNX#NYSE">CNX</a>) &#8211; downgraded from Neutral to Underweight.
The stock has outperformed year-to-date and the company has "less near-term gas exposure compared to gassy peers given its robust hedge book," the analyst said.
Price Action
At the time of publication Thursday:
<ul>
<li>Shares of ConocoPhillips had risen by 0.58% to $104.10.</li>
<li>Devon Energy's stock had declined by 0.93% to $36.14.</li>
<li>SM Energy's stock had risen by 0.98% to $42.34.</li>
<li>Shares of CNX Resources were down 0.21% at $38.15.</li>
</ul>
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram upgraded ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $120 to $123. ConocoPhillips shares closed at $103.51 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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This ConocoPhillips Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Thursday

JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram upgrades ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raises the price target from $120 to $123.

JP Morgan Upgrades ConocoPhillips to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $123

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in COP often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for ConocoPhillips. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 75% bullish and 25% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $70,000, and 7 calls, totaling $286,971.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $100.0 to $115.0 for ConocoPhillips during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 $100.0 to $115.0, over the past month.
<h3>ConocoPhillips Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733338874_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>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
<td align="right">235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.14</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$62.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">217</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.39</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$59.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">163</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.91</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.79</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$39.4K</td>
<td>902</td>
<td align="right">444</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>499</td>
<td align="right">57</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.
In light of the recent options history for ConocoPhillips, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is ConocoPhillips Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,826,716, with COP's price down by -2.9%, positioned at $102.97.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
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What the Options Market Tells Us About ConocoPhillips

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Last week, Walmart Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) became the latest major corporation to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion — DEI — policies. Walmart joins other companies like Tractor Supply Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>) and Lowe's Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), all of which ended their participation in Human Rights Campaign surveys and removed supplier diversity spending goals. 
Fishback estimates the Meritocracy fund's criteria will eliminate approximately two dozen companies from being eligible for inclusion in the fund. He also intends to pressure excluded companies to drop their DEI policies through public campaigns and behind-the-scenes engagement.&nbsp;
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Politically Conservative ETFs: The Azoria Meritocracy ETF will join the broader trend of conservative-oriented investment vehicles gaining momentum following Trump&#8217;s election to a second term. 
The Point Bridge America First ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGA#BATS">MAGA</a>) is a currently traded ETF composed of 150 companies from the S&amp;P 500 Index whose employees and political action committees have shown support for Republican candidates and ideals. The fund's top three holdings are ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) and Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>).&nbsp;
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What Happened: This comes as Goldman Sachs head of commodities research, Daan Struyven told <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-27/goldman-sees-significant-hit-to-us-from-trump-s-canada-tariffs">Bloomberg </a>that &#8220;The 25% levy on all products from Canada proposed by Trump would likely raise the price of fuels in the U.S.&#8221;
&#8220;He said that tariffs could significantly affect U.S. consumers, U.S. refiners, and Canadian producers," on Wednesday. In order for American producers to export more of their own oil, the U.S. imports almost 4 million barrels of Canadian crude a day. Struyven added that this could be a &#8220;negotiating tool.&#8221;
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U.S. and Canada along with Mexico signed the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement as an update to North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA in 2020. It allowed for mostly duty-free trade between the three countries. Trump&#8217;s threat of tariffs would seem to violate the terms.
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Why It Matters: As higher Canadian tariffs could raise the domestic fuel prices in the U.S., it will impact the corporate profits of many companies and increase both, consumer and producer price inflation.
The input costs of transportation and oil marketing companies can increase, which may lower their profits and stock prices. Also, investors may want to short the stocks of these companies when oil prices are high.
A few of the many transportation companies that would get affected by this include, Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), CSX Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>), TFI International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFII#NYSE">TFII</a>), Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>), XPO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPO#NYSE">XPO</a>) and Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>).
Similarly, companies like Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), BP plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>), TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>), Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>), Enbridge Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>), and ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) are a few oil marketing companies that my bear the direct brunt of this.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in COP usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for ConocoPhillips. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 37% leaning bullish and 62% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $60,600, and 6 are calls, amounting to $730,955.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $115.0 to $135.0 for ConocoPhillips over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in ConocoPhillips's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to ConocoPhillips's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $115.0 to $135.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>ConocoPhillips Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732203127_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$450.0K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$116.1K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$59.4K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
<td>375</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$47.1K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td align="right">208</td>
<td>46</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.
<h3>Present Market Standing of ConocoPhillips</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 705,190, the COP's price is up by 1.46%, now at $115.09. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About ConocoPhillips</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $139.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Neutral rating for ConocoPhillips, targeting a price of $132. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on ConocoPhillips, which currently sits at a price target of $148. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on ConocoPhillips with a target price of $137. 
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Shares of energy and oil stocks are trading higher amid a rise in the price of oil, which gained on Russia-Ukraine tensions and a Norway oilfield shutdown.

Legendary investor Ken Fisher's hedge fund, Fisher Asset Management, grew the value of its portfolio by more than $14 billion dollars <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41030896/why-ken-fisher-says-capital-preservation-could-cost-you-big-in-retirement">in the last quarter</a>.
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Top Holdings: Fisher Asset Management reported approximately $244 billion in assets under management (AUM), according to an SEC<a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/850529/000085052924000012/xslForm13F_X02/primary_doc.xml"> filing</a>. 
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Top Buys: Fisher Asset Management's top buy in terms of value was $2.09 billion in shares of the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEF#NASDAQ">IEF</a>) which provides targeted exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between seven and ten years. Treasury bonds are generally considered low-risk investments, which can help balance riskier assets in a diversified portfolio. 
The fund's second and third-largest buys were $850 million in shares of JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and $490 million worth of shares of oil and natural gas producer ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>). 
Top Sells: The hedge fund's top sells by value were $1.35 billion in shares of the iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQD#NYSE">LQD</a>), $750 million worth of Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) shares and $710 million in shares of Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>). 
New Holdings: One of the fund's most notable new holdings is Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), a digital banking services provider also backed by Warren Buffett. Fisher Asset management opened a position in Nu Holdings with approximately 7.23 million shares valued at more than $98.7 million.&nbsp;
The hedge fund also took a $28.3 million new position in wealth manager UBS Group AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>) and opened a $17.2 million position in the iShares MSCI China A ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNYA#BATS">CNYA</a>), which tracks an index composed of Chinese equities available to international investors.
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