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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

COP earnings analysis

Filed April 30, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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ConocoPhillips reported Q1 2026 earnings per share of $1.78, slightly surpassing estimates of $1.68. Revenue totaled $16.60 billion, exceeding expectations of $16.30 billion, despite lower production volumes impacting…

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ConocoPhillips reported Q1 2026 earnings per share of $1.78, slightly surpassing estimates of $1.68. Revenue totaled $16.60 billion, exceeding expectations of $16.30 billion, despite lower production volumes impacting overall performance. The company generated robust operating cash flow of $5.4 billion and maintained a strong focus on shareholder returns, declaring a dividend of $0.84 per share.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

63% Gross margin Operating margin Aug 2021 May 2024

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Aug 2021 Apr 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$1.78
Segment
Alaska
Segment
Lower 48
Segment
Canada
Segment
Europe, Middle East and North Africa
Segment
Asia Pacific

What stood out

  • Strong EPS Performance

    Reported EPS of $1.78 beat estimates of $1.68.

  • Revenue Exceeds Expectations

    Q1 2026 revenue totaled $16.60 billion, above the estimated $16.30 billion.

  • Robust Operating Cash Flow

    Generated operating cash flow of $5.4 billion, supporting shareholder initiatives.

  • Continued Shareholder Returns

    Returned $2.0 billion to shareholders, including $1.0 billion in dividends.

  • Efficient Capital Investment

    Capital expenditures reached $2.9 billion, with an emphasis on short-cycle projects.

  • Updated Production Guidance

    Full-year production forecast adjusted to 2.295 to 2.325 MMBOED due to geopolitical concerns.

What to watch

  • Geopolitical Tensions Impact

    Heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East could affect operations and supply chains.

  • Production Decline Year-over-Year

    Production decreased by 80 MBOED year-over-year, impacting revenue generation.

  • Volatility in Commodity Prices

    Dependence on fluctuating energy prices creates significant revenue risks.

Management's outlook

Full-year production guidance updated to 2.295 to 2.325 MMBOED.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 17, 2026

ConocoPhillips grew production to 2,375 MBOED in 2025 (+388 MBOED, +20% vs 2024) while generating $19.8 billion of cash from operations and investing $12.6 billion, leaving implied free cash flow of ~$7.24 billion. The…

10-K · February 18, 2025

ConocoPhillips closed the Marathon Oil acquisition in 2024 (≈$16.5 billion purchase), grew production to 1,987 MBOED (+161 MBOED, +9% vs. 2023) and generated strong operating cash flow of $20.1 billion while investing…

10-Q · May 2, 2024

ConocoPhillips reported total revenues and other income of $14,476 million and diluted EPS of $2.15 for Q1 2024. Revenue and net income declined vs. Q1 2023, but operating cash flow remained strong at $4,985 million and…

10-Q · May 5, 2022

ConocoPhillips reported a strong Q1 2022 driven by higher commodity realizations and portfolio activity: total revenues and other income rose to $19,291 million and diluted EPS was $4.39. Operating cash flow was healthy…

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