Where it trades today
trading 83% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Capital discipline and commodity sensitivity matter more than top-line momentum because cash flow can swing quickly with the cycle.
- COP trades at 17.4x earnings, well above the energy average of 10.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- COP carries a beta of 0.13, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- Relative performance versus XOM, CVX, SLB matters here because leadership inside energy rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- COP is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in COP.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as XOM, CVX, SLB start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for COP come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Energy so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as XOM, CVX, SLB.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for COP. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:55 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as XOM, CVX, SLB.
What ConocoPhillips does
ConocoPhillips explores for, produces, transports, and markets crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and natural gas liquids. It operates in five segments: Alaska; Lower 48; Canada; Europe, Middle East and North Africa; and Asia Pacific. The company's portfolio includes unconventional plays in North America; conventional assets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia; global LNG developments; oil sands assets in Canada; and an inventory of global exploration prospects. It serves in the United States, Canada, China, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and internationally. ConocoPhillips was founded in 1917 and is…
What analysts expect
COP carries a buy consensus from 25 analysts, with an average price target of $146.08 versus $131.83 today (+10.8%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
COP generated $64.46B in trailing revenue (35.5% year over year), with a 14.4% net margin, and $7.69B of free cash flow, against $15.60B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58.94B | $14.79B | $11.34B | $7.99B | $6.36 | $7.24B |
| 2024 | $54.74B | $16.38B | $12.78B | $9.24B | $7.82 | $8.01B |
| 2023 | $56.14B | $18.20B | $15.03B | $10.96B | $9.08 | $8.72B |
| 2022 | $78.49B | $30.01B | $25.46B | $18.68B | $14.62 | $18.16B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in energy
Volatile sector tied to oil and gas prices, includes exploration, production, and refining.
The companies it competes with
COP beside the energy names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
ConocoPhillips trades at $131.83, 6.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.13, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is COP a good buy right now?
ConocoPhillips trades at 17.4x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 30.5% volatility.
Does COP pay dividends?
Yes, ConocoPhillips offers a dividend yield of 2.52%. That is roughly $3.32 per share a year.
How volatile is COP?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 30.5% and beta of 0.13, COP is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for COP?
The average analyst price target for ConocoPhillips (COP) is $146.08 based on 25 analyst estimates, about 10.8% above the current price of $131.83. The published range runs from $126.00 to $189.00.
How much revenue does COP generate?
ConocoPhillips reported $64.46B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 35.5% year over year. Net margin sits at 14.4%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.