ConocoPhillips (COP) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.84 on March 2nd

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 5th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th will be paid a dividend of 0.84 per share by the energy producer on Monday, March 2nd. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 18th.

ConocoPhillips has increased its dividend by an average of 0.2%per year over the last three years. ConocoPhillips has a dividend payout ratio of 47.7% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect ConocoPhillips to earn $8.84 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $3.36 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 38.0%.

ConocoPhillips Stock Performance

COP stock opened at $107.69 on Friday. ConocoPhillips has a 1 year low of $79.88 and a 1 year high of $108.43. The stock has a market capitalization of $133.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.99 and a beta of 0.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a current ratio of 1.30. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $96.50 and its two-hundred day moving average is $93.72.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The energy producer reported $1.02 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.23 by ($0.21). The firm had revenue of $13.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.35 billion. ConocoPhillips had a return on equity of 11.90% and a net margin of 12.98%.The firm’s revenue was down 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.98 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that ConocoPhillips will post 8.16 EPS for the current year.

ConocoPhillips News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ConocoPhillips this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management committed to returning 45% of operating cash flow to shareholders (boosting yield/total-return prospects), supported by strong reported cash generation. ConocoPhillips Stock Still Looks Cheap – What’s The Best Play Here?
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $133 and kept an overweight rating — a material upside call that can attract momentum buyers. Wells Fargo raises PT to $133
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Ryan Lance signaled a shift toward organic growth and international expansion (less M&A focus) — a strategic pivot that could change capital allocation and growth tempo over time. Analyst: Focus on organic growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles flag a Venezuela monetization-first approach (collect payments/settlements before ramping drilling) — could unlock value but is execution- and timing-dependent. Venezuela strategy piece
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results missed consensus: non‑GAAP EPS $1.02 vs. estimates (~$1.23) and revenue slightly below expectations; management cited weaker realized oil prices — the miss pressured shares and remains a near-term earnings risk. Reuters: Q4 earnings miss
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan’s updated target ($103, neutral) implies limited near-term upside from current levels — a restraint on bullish investor positioning. JPMorgan maintains neutral PT $103

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.