Freedom Broker downgrades ConocoPhillips to Hold and raises price target to $138

Freedom Broker lowered ConocoPhillips' rating from Buy to Hold while lifting its price target to $138. The analyst cited the stock's recent rally despite strong third‑quarter 2026 results, which included adjusted earnings of $3.27 per share. The company also expanded its share buyback to $2.4 billion and increased its quarterly dividend by 11%.

The downgrade may temper investor enthusiasm, but the higher price target suggests upside of about 1.8% from the recent close, according to the analyst. The larger buyback and dividend hike underline the firm’s cash‑return strategy.

  • 1Freedom Broker changed ConocoPhillips' rating to Hold from Buy.
  • 2The firm raised its price target to $138.
  • 3Adjusted earnings per share for Q3 2026 were $3.27.
  • 4ConocoPhillips increased its share buyback program to $2.4 billion.
  • 5The quarterly dividend was raised by 11%.
  • 6The analyst noted a 1.8% upside from the Nov 10 close of $135.59.
  • Material 1 says the prior price target was $122, while Material 2 says it was $132.

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