
ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Forecast & Price Target
ConocoPhillips (COP) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
ConocoPhillips is expected to see positive cash flow with an estimated CFO of $5.0B in the first quarter due to increased capital expenditure and improved efficiencies in its operations. The company's continued strength in upstream performance and anticipated FCF inflection in the back half of the decade, along with its large resource position and potential for further low-cost resource additions, contribute to a positive outlook for the stock. The recent reduction in capital and costs and expected return of capital to shareholders also add to the company's prospects.
Bears say
ConocoPhillips is poised to see improved earnings in the first quarter of 2026 due to higher ANS realizations and a sequential improvement in cash flow. However, capex is expected to be higher due to winter construction in Alaska, slightly offsetting the positive factors. While the company has strong long-term FCF growth prospects and limited exposure to geopolitical tensions, the potential for lower production and higher capex may outweigh these positives in the near term.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of ConocoPhillips and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
ConocoPhillips (COP) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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