COP SEC Filing News — ConocoPhillips

Latest SEC filings for ConocoPhillips (COP) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-06-23.

ConocoPhillips explores for, produces, transports, and markets crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and natural gas liquids. It operates in five segments: Alaska; Lower 48; Canada; Europe, Middle East and North Africa; and Asia Pacific. 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 prospec…
Sector: Energy Industry: Oil & Gas E&P Market Cap: $146.8B CIK: 1163165
20
Total Filings
0
Bullish Signals
7
Bearish Signals
11
Insider Transactions
3
Material Events (8-K)
1
Periodic Reports
Insider activity for COP has skewed bearish recently. Of the 20 filings tracked, 7 carry bearish signals (such as insider sales or negative 8-K disclosures) versus 0 bullish. This does not necessarily signal fundamental deterioration — insiders sell for many reasons — but it is worth monitoring alongside the company's core financial metrics.
COP Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-03-17 — 2026-06-23
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
0 buys vs 5 sells
Net insider selling in this period — insiders sell for many reasons beyond conviction.
Largest Transaction
$128.99M
Lance Ryan Michael · 2026-03-20
506,800 shares · Form 144
Form 144 Notices
5
Proposed insider sales filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Recent SEC Filings
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-06-23

COP filed 8-K — material company event

CONOCOPHILLIPS filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-16

COP insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

NIBLOCK ROBERT A (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: NIBLOCK ROBERT A (Director)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-06-10

COP insider Mulligan Sharmila (Director) sold 1,974 shares (~$234.9K)

Mulligan Sharmila, listed as Director at CONOCOPHILLIPS, reported an open-market sale of 1,974 COP shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Mulligan Sharmila (Director) Shares: 1,974 Est. Value: $234.9K
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-03

COP insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

LUNDQUIST ANDREW D (Senior Vice President) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: LUNDQUIST ANDREW D (Senior Vice President) Shares: 4,261
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-21

COP Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Mulligan Sharmila (1,974 shares) ~$484.1K

Mulligan Sharmila filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell COP (CONOCOPHILLIPS) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Mulligan Sharmila Shares: 1,974 Est. Value: $484.1K
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-05-14

COP filed 8-K — material company event

CONOCOPHILLIPS filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-04-30

COP filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

CONOCOPHILLIPS filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-04-30

COP filed 8-K — material company event

CONOCOPHILLIPS filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-17

COP insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

LEACH TIMOTHY A (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: LEACH TIMOTHY A (Director) Shares: 2,230
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-17

COP insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

McRaven William H. (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: McRaven William H. (Director) Shares: 2,230
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-03-31

COP insider Lance Ryan Michael (Director, Chairman and CEO) sold 113,221 shares (~$15.03M)

Lance Ryan Michael, listed as Director, Chairman and CEO at CONOCOPHILLIPS, reported an open-market sale of 113,221 COP shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Lance Ryan Michael (Director, Chairman and CEO) Shares: 113,221 Est. Value: $15.03M
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-03-31

COP Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Ryan M. Lance (113,221 shares) ~$29.89M

Ryan M. Lance filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell COP (CONOCOPHILLIPS) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Ryan M. Lance Shares: 113,221 Est. Value: $29.89M
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-03-31

COP insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Olds Nicholas G (Executive Vice President) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Olds Nicholas G (Executive Vice President) Shares: 1,903
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-03-25

COP insider Rose Kelly Brunetti (SVP & General Counsel) sold 7,700 shares (~$1.00M)

Rose Kelly Brunetti, listed as SVP & General Counsel at CONOCOPHILLIPS, reported an open-market sale of 7,700 COP shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Rose Kelly Brunetti (SVP & General Counsel) Shares: 7,700 Est. Value: $1.00M
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-03-24

COP Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Kelly Rose (7,700 shares) ~$1.99M

Kelly Rose filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell COP (CONOCOPHILLIPS) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Kelly Rose Shares: 7,700 Est. Value: $1.99M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-03-23

COP insider Olds Nicholas G (Executive Vice President) sold 6,994 shares (~$888.7K)

Olds Nicholas G, listed as Executive Vice President at CONOCOPHILLIPS, reported an open-market sale of 6,994 COP shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Olds Nicholas G (Executive Vice President) Shares: 6,994 Est. Value: $888.7K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-03-23

COP Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Nicholas Olds (6,994 shares) ~$1.78M

Nicholas Olds filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell COP (CONOCOPHILLIPS) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Nicholas Olds Shares: 6,994 Est. Value: $1.78M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-03-23

COP insider Lance Ryan Michael (Director, Chairman and CEO) sold 506,800 shares (~$64.49M)

Lance Ryan Michael, listed as Director, Chairman and CEO at CONOCOPHILLIPS, reported an open-market sale of 506,800 COP shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Lance Ryan Michael (Director, Chairman and CEO) Shares: 506,800 Est. Value: $64.49M
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-03-20

COP Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Lance Ryan Michael (506,800 shares) ~$128.99M

Lance Ryan Michael filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell COP (CONOCOPHILLIPS) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Lance Ryan Michael Shares: 506,800 Est. Value: $128.99M
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-03-17

COP insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

NIBLOCK ROBERT A (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: NIBLOCK ROBERT A (Director)

Understanding ConocoPhillips's SEC Filings

Form 4 — Insider Transactions

Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of COP shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.

Form 144 — Proposed Insider Sales

Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.

8-K — Material Events

The 8-K is an event-driven filing that ConocoPhillips must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.

10-Q & 10-K — Periodic Reports

The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering ConocoPhillips's financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.

Frequently Asked Questions — COP SEC Filings

What SEC filings does ConocoPhillips submit to the SEC?

ConocoPhillips (COP) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about COP?

A Form 4 for COP discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the date, number of shares bought or sold, the price, and the insider's updated total ownership. Consistent insider buying across multiple executives is often interpreted as a bullish signal.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from ConocoPhillips?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for COP?

The 10-K is ConocoPhillips's annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all COP SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical ConocoPhillips filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for COP. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does ConocoPhillips file with the SEC?

ConocoPhillips files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling COP shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

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