ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) Shares Unloaded Rep. Julie Johnson

Key Points

• Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in shares of ConocoPhillips on August 14, as disclosed in a filing on September 11.
• ConocoPhillips reported a $1.42 EPS for the recent quarter, exceeding expectations and showing a 4.3% year-over-year revenue growth.
• The company declared a $0.78 quarterly dividend, representing an annualized yield of 3.4%, with a dividend payout ratio of 41.88%.

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of ConocoPhillips NYSE: COP. In a filing disclosed on September 11th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in ConocoPhillips stock on August 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)" account.

Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of McDonald's NYSE: MCD on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Eli Lilly and Company NYSE: LLY on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. NYSE: AJG on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Parker-Hannifin NYSE: PH on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab NYSE: SCHW on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Fidelity National Information Services NYSE: FIS on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Dover NYSE: DOV on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group NYSE: UNH on 8/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Texas Instruments NASDAQ: TXN on 8/14/2025.

ConocoPhillips Stock Performance

COP traded down $1.53 during trading on Friday, hitting $92.60. The company's stock had a trading volume of 5,169,385 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,845,575. The firm has a market cap of $115.65 billion, a PE ratio of 12.43, a P/E/G ratio of 2.48 and a beta of 0.69. The company has a quick ratio of 1.10, a current ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The business's 50 day simple moving average is $94.75 and its 200-day simple moving average is $92.95. ConocoPhillips has a one year low of $79.88 and a one year high of $116.08.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 7th. The energy producer reported $1.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.36 by $0.06. ConocoPhillips had a net margin of 15.26% and a return on equity of 14.60%. The firm had revenue of $14.94 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.39 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.98 EPS. The company's revenue was up 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that ConocoPhillips will post 8.16 EPS for the current fiscal year.

ConocoPhillips Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 18th were issued a dividend of $0.78 per share. This represents a $3.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 18th. ConocoPhillips's dividend payout ratio is presently 41.88%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

COP has been the topic of several recent research reports. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an "overweight" rating and set a $123.00 price target (up from $119.00) on shares of ConocoPhillips in a research note on Sunday, August 10th. Roth Capital restated a "buy" rating on shares of ConocoPhillips in a report on Wednesday, September 3rd. Melius Research assumed coverage on ConocoPhillips in a report on Wednesday, August 20th. They issued a "hold" rating and a $117.00 target price for the company. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of ConocoPhillips from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Friday, August 22nd. Finally, Melius initiated coverage on shares of ConocoPhillips in a report on Wednesday, August 20th. They issued a "hold" rating and a $117.00 price target for the company. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, ConocoPhillips currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $120.86.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of ConocoPhillips by 14.6% during the 2nd quarter. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC now owns 27,636 shares of the energy producer's stock valued at $2,480,000 after acquiring an additional 3,529 shares during the period. Milestones Private Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ConocoPhillips in the second quarter valued at approximately $216,000. Cambridge Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips by 4.0% during the 2nd quarter. Cambridge Financial Group LLC now owns 5,351 shares of the energy producer's stock worth $480,000 after buying an additional 207 shares during the period. Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted its position in shares of ConocoPhillips by 21.0% during the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 300,514 shares of the energy producer's stock valued at $27,368,000 after buying an additional 52,092 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Lavaca Capital LLC grew its stake in ConocoPhillips by 50.0% in the 2nd quarter. Lavaca Capital LLC now owns 600 shares of the energy producer's stock valued at $54,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares during the period. 82.36% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at ConocoPhillips

In related news, EVP Kirk L. Johnson purchased 5,300 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 16th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $94.24 per share, with a total value of $499,472.00. Following the purchase, the executive vice president owned 14,527 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,369,024.48. This represents a 57.44% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024. Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson's career experience includes working as an attorney.

About ConocoPhillips

ConocoPhillips explores for, produces, transports, and markets crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and natural gas liquids in the United States, Canada, China, Libya, Malaysia, Norway, the United Kingdom, and internationally. 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.

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