China is Tightening Critical Metal Supply-Investors Wondering Who Will Step Up
This metal powers everything from munitions to batteries. But with China imposing export controls, the West is scrambling for supply. One tiny firm may control a key N. American site-and investors are watching closely.

Open | 91.55 | Prev Close | 91.51 |
High | 92.46 | Low | 90.77 |
Volume | 1,361,422 | Volume (Avg) | 7,957 |
52 Week High | 113.98 | 52 Week Low | 79.21 |
Market Cap | 116.6B | PE Ratio | 11.73 |
General
Name | Conoco Phillips |
Ticker | COP |
Exchange | NYSE |
Sector | Energy |
Industry | Oil & Gas E&P |
Currency | USD |
Country | USA |
Fiscal Year End | December |
Full Time Employees | 11,800 |
About Conoco Phillips
ConocoPhillips explores for, produces, transports, and markets crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and natural gas liquids. The company operates in six segments: Alaska; Lower 48; Canada; Europe, Middle East and North Africa; Asia Pacific; and Other International. The company's portfolio includes unconventional plays in North America; conventional assets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia; global LNG developments; oil sands assets in Canada; and an inventory of global exploration prospects. It serves in the United States, Canada, China, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and internationally ConocoPhillips was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Highlights
Analyst Target | 117.15 |
Market Cap | 116,608,800,000 |
PE Ratio | 11.73 |
PEG Ratio | 8.24 |
EBITDA | 25,586,999,296 |
Valuation
Trailing PE | 11.60 |
Forward PE | 14.29 |
Price/Sales (Trailing 12 Mt.) | 1.96 |
Price/Book (Most Recent Quarter) | 1.82 |
Technicals
Beta | 0.66 |
52 Week High | 113.98 |
52 Week Low | 79.21 |
50 Day Average | 1.76% |
200 Day Average | -6.18% |
Dividend
Conoco Phillips pays out a dividend of $3.18 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.45%.
COP's last dividend payment was made to shareholders on June 2, 2025.
They pay out 39.97% of their earnings out as a dividend.
Recent Dividends
Jun 2, 2025 | $0.78 |
Mar 3, 2025 | $0.78 |
Dec 2, 2024 | $0.78 |
Sep 3, 2024 | $0.58 |
Jun 3, 2024 | $0.58 |
Mar 1, 2024 | $0.58 |
Dec 1, 2023 | $0.58 |
Oct 16, 2023 | $0.60 |
Sep 1, 2023 | $0.51 |
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