Lower energy prices may be on the horizon, and energy investors aren't happy about it.Starting the week off on a bullish note, both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are trending higher today. The same can't be said for shares of upstream energy leader ConocoPhillips (COP -2.80%). While there's no direct news from -- or about -- the company that speaks to the stock's decline today, investors are simply responding to tumbling energy prices.As of 2:56 p.m. ET on Monday, shares of ConocoPhillips are ...

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Key Takeaways EIA projects WTI prices falling to $64.16 in 2025 and $47.77 in 2026.ConocoPhillips' Lower 48 assets offer low breakeven costs in weaker oil markets.COP's debt-to-capitalization of 26.4% supports resilience amid volatile energy prices.ConocoPhillips (COP) is an exploration and production giant. Hence, by the very nature of the upstream business, COP is highly vulnerable to the volatility in oil and natural gas prices. But, with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) expecting oil p ...

Key Takeaways COP's Marathon Oil acquisition expanded its low-cost U.S. Lower 48 resource base.The deal is set to deliver over $1B in synergies by the end of 2025, double initial estimates.Production rose as COP cut rigs and frac crews by 30% through steady-state drilling.ConocoPhillips (COP) , a leading exploration and production firm in the United States, acquired Marathon Oil in November 2024 and has completed the integration of the latter’s assets into its portfolio. The acquisition significantly expand ...

Key Takeaways ConocoPhillips maintains a debt-to-capitalization of 26.4%, far below the industry's 49.1%.A strong balance sheet lets COP fund growth projects, acquisitions and dividend payments.COP trades at 5.37X EV/EBITDA, well below the industry average of 11.16X.ConocoPhillips (COP) is among the large oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, and therefore is highly vulnerable to fluctuations in commodity prices. Thus, just like any other upstream player, the company’s cash flow generati ...

These energy stocks have visible growth through the end of the decade.Energy demand continues to grow. That enables energy companies to invest capital in expanding their businesses.ConocoPhillips (COP 2.31%) and MPLX (MPLX 2.02%) currently have expansion projects scheduled to come online through 2029, supporting sustained growth for years to come. Their robust growth profiles and record of delivering steadily rising high-yielding dividends make them brilliant energy stocks for investors to buy and hold for ...

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is among the best safe stocks to buy now. In the second quarter, Polianta Ltd acquired a new position in ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) through the purchase of 14,500 shares of the company’s stock. According to the latest disclosure with the SEC, the investment of the firm in the company is around $1,301,000. What’s truly impressive is that ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is investing heavily in high-potential regions, with billions in expected synergies and $5.0B in targeted asset disposit ...

The crude pricing environment will likely be weaker this year, which could potentially hurt the exploration and production activities of the integrated energy companies. Moreover, the expected slowdown of crude production growth is expected to limit earnings from upstream operations. On top of that, increasing renewables demand will further make the outlook of the Zacks Oil & Gas US Integrated industry gloomy.However, ConocoPhillips (COP) , Occidental (OXY) and National Fuel Gas Company (NFG) are the energy ...

The oil giant has multiple growth catalysts ahead to potentially fuel a recovery.Shares of ConocoPhillips (COP 1.51%) have slumped more than 7% so far this year. That's a disappointing result, considering that the S&P 500 index has rallied 13.5% in 2025. The primary factor affecting the oil company's stock price has been the decline in oil prices, which have decreased by more than 10% since the start of the year. While the oil stock is down this year, multiple catalysts could fuel a recovery in 2026 and bey ...

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is one of the Most Promising Energy Stocks According to Wall Street Analysts. On September 15, Mizuho reduced the price target on the company’s stock to $120 from $125, while keeping an “Outperform” rating, as reported by The Fly. The firm adjusted ratings in the broader integrated oil space post updating the commodity price outlook and valuations. It expects a positive skew in gas prices over the upcoming 12 months. Notably, the firm has a relative preference for the large-cap, g ...