ConocoPhillips - COP STOCK NEWS

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) announced a quarterly dividend of 43 cents per share, payable on Sept. 1, 2021, to stockholders of record by the close of business on July 26, 2021. The company operates in 15 countries, holding $84 billion in total assets and employing approximately 10,300 staff. As of March 31, 2021, production excluding Libya averaged 1,488 MBOED and proved reserves were 4.5 BBOE as of December 31, 2020.

ConocoPhillips (COP) is set to host a conference call on August 3, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. ET to discuss its second-quarter 2021 financial and operating results. Results will be released before the market opens on the same day. The conference call will be accessible via the company’s Investor Relations site. ConocoPhillips operates in 15 countries, with total assets of $84 billion and approximately 10,300 employees as of March 31, 2021.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is hosting a market update to reaffirm its disciplined, returns-focused strategy initiated in 2016. Key highlights include increasing the anticipated annual synergies from the Concho acquisition to $1 billion, alongside reductions in capital expenditures and operating costs by $200 million and $100 million, respectively. The company plans to increase share repurchases by $1 billion, totaling approximately $6 billion in distributions for 2021. Over a 10-year plan, it's projected to generate $145 billion in cash from operations and return over $65 billion to shareholders, while targeting net-zero emissions by 2050.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) will conduct a virtual market update on June 30 at 9:00 a.m. Central time, featuring presentations from executives including CEO Ryan Lance. The meeting will be webcast live on the Investor Relations website and will later be archived for replay. As of March 31, 2021, ConocoPhillips operated in 15 countries with $84 billion in assets and approximately 10,300 employees, producing an average of 1,488 MBOED, excluding Libya. The company's proven reserves totaled 4.5 BBOE as of December 31, 2020.

ConocoPhillips reported Q1 2021 earnings of $1.0 billion ($0.75/share), a significant recovery from a $1.7 billion loss in Q1 2020. Adjusted earnings rose to $0.9 billion ($0.69/share), bolstered by gains from Cenovus Energy shares and the Australia-West divestiture. The company generated $2.1 billion in cash from operations, surpassing $1.2 billion in capital expenditures, leading to $0.9 billion in free cash flow. A share buyback program at $1.5 billion and a dividend of $0.43/share were announced, alongside plans to reduce gross debt by $5 billion over five years.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) provided preliminary operational and financial updates for Q1 2021, expecting production volumes of 1,470 to 1,490 MBOED. Weather-related disruptions due to Winter Storm Uri impacted production by approximately 50 MBOED, though operations were fully restored by March.

The average realized prices are projected to be between $43 and $45 per BOE. Noteworthy financial impacts include transaction costs of $0.3 billion and losses from commodity hedging totaling $0.3 billion. Full financial results will be disclosed on May 4, 2021.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) has resumed its share repurchase program at an annualized rate of $1.5 billion, a 50% increase compared to previous levels. The program is set for consistent execution across 2021, reflecting a commitment to return over 30% of cash from operations to shareholders. CEO Ryan Lance noted that due to rising commodity prices, the dividend alone might not suffice to meet capital return commitments. The company maintains its $5.5 billion operating capital program without plans for increase. An update on guidance is expected by the end of March.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) announces the retirement of Matt Fox, executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective May 1, 2021. Fox, who spent 35 years with the company, significantly contributed to its transformation as an independent exploration and production firm, especially after the spinoff of its downstream operations in 2012. His leadership in operations and strategic functions, including the recent acquisition of Concho Resources, has been vital for ConocoPhillips. The company acknowledges his valuable contributions and wishes him well in retirement.

ConocoPhillips (COP) reported a fourth-quarter 2020 loss of $0.8 billion ($0.72 per share), down from a profit of $0.7 billion a year prior. Excluding special items, adjusted earnings were a loss of $0.2 billion ($0.19 per share). Full-year losses totaled $2.7 billion ($2.51 per share), compared to $7.2 billion in earnings in 2019. Despite challenges, the company highlighted its focus on free cash flow and a commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. A quarterly dividend of 43 cents per share was declared, payable March 1, 2021.