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13. ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 65

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is one of the world’s largest independent E&P companies based on oil and natural gas production and proved reserves.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) received a boost on April 12 when Jefferies analyst Lloyd Byrne raised the firm’s price target on the stock from $129 to $160, while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares. The bumped target represents an upside of over 30% from the current levels.

The move comes ahead of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP)’s Q1 2026 results, in which Jefferies expects the company to post higher oil volumes. Moreover, the energy giant is well-positioned to take advantage of the soaring oil prices amid the US-Iran war. Despite the ongoing ceasefire, crude oil prices are up by over 65% since the beginning of the year, providing a significant cash flow boost to producers.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is targeting production of 2.23 million – 2.26 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2026, with first-quarter output expected between 2.3 – 2.34 million barrels per day. The company is also projecting a $1 billion annual free cash flow growth through 2028 as it accelerates its cost-cutting measures. Then it expects a further $4 billion cash flow injection when its Willow project in Alaska comes online in 2029.