COP— ConocoPhillips
NYSEEnergy · Oil & Gas E&P
ConocoPhillips (COP) stock trades at $109.97, up 0.25% on the day. With a market capitalization of $133.98 billion, COP is a large-cap energy stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.6, a forward P/E of 12.0 and earnings per share (EPS) of $5.91. Over the most recent period the company reported a 5% year-over-year revenue decline and a net profit margin of 12.3%. Below you'll find COP's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Analysis 2026
Rule-based · Updated daily · Not financial advice
ConocoPhillips (COP) operates in the Oil & Gas E&P space within the Energy sector. With a market cap of $134.0B, it qualifies as a mid-cap company. Revenue has been contracting year-over-year, a headwind that investors will watch closely in upcoming earnings.
- Forward P/E (12.0×) is lower than trailing P/E (18.6×) — analysts expect earnings to improve
- Healthy profit margin of 12.3%
- Dividend yield of 3.06% provides consistent income on top of price appreciation
- Low beta of 0.11 — less volatile than the market, suitable for conservative portfolios
- Revenue declined 5% YoY — warning sign for business momentum
- Earnings fell 20% YoY — profitability is under pressure
- High debt-to-equity of 36.14× increases financial risk, especially with elevated interest rates
Verdict
Buy / Hold
More positives than negatives. Fundamentals support holding while monitoring key risks.
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Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $109.97
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$83.93
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$57.17
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
7/10
70% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
11.3%Return on equity — measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
12.3%Net profit margin must be positive — company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
-5.3%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
-20.2%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
36.14×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
1.29×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$904M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
3.06%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Aug 6, 2026
43
days
EPS (TTM)
$5.91
P/E (TTM)
18.6
Fwd P/E
12.0
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
3.06%
5Y Avg Annual
$3.3760
Last Payment
$0.8400
Ex-Date
05/11/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest05/11/2026 | 06/01/2026 | $0.8400 | 3.06% |
02/18/2026 | 03/11/2026 | $0.8400 | 3.06% |
11/17/2025 | 12/08/2025 | $0.8400 | 3.06% |
08/18/2025 | 09/08/2025 | $0.7800 | 2.84% |
05/19/2025 | 06/09/2025 | $0.7800 | 2.84% |
02/14/2025 | 03/07/2025 | $0.7800 | 2.84% |
11/08/2024 | 11/29/2024 | $0.7800 | 2.84% |
08/12/2024 | 09/02/2024 | $0.7800 | 2.84% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$109.97
Price
$0.8400
Last div. (quarterly)
131
shares
Own 131 COP shares ($14,406.07) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share — the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$14,406.07
New shares / year
+4 shares
Tools & Simulators
If You Had Invested…
Hypothetical return based on historical prices
* Dividend reinvestment calculated at ex-date price. For informational purposes only.
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About ConocoPhillips
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 headquartered in Houston, Texas.
COP — Frequently Asked Questions
Is ConocoPhillips (COP) a good stock to buy in 2026?
ConocoPhillips (COP) shows risks such as declining revenue (-5%) and high leverage (debt/equity of 36.1). Whether COP is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance — review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is COP's stock price today?
ConocoPhillips (COP) trades at $109.97, up 0.25% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does COP pay a dividend?
Yes. ConocoPhillips pays an annual dividend of $3.36 per share, a dividend yield of 3.06%. The most recent ex-dividend date was May 11, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 55% of earnings.
Is COP overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 18.6×, COP trades at a roughly market-average valuation for the energy sector. Its PEG ratio is 0.93 (below 1, which can signal growth at a reasonable price). See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is COP's market cap?
ConocoPhillips (COP) has a market capitalization of $133.98 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Energy sector.
Disclaimer: This page — including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate — is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.