COP, EOG, OXY, APC: The Largest Independent Upstream Companies

In this series, we’ll compare the four largest independent E&P (exploration and production) players by market capitalization: ConocoPhillips (COP), EOG Resources (EOG), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), and Anadarko Petroleum (APC). In the first five articles, we’ll analyze their recent operating performance, capex plans, and valuation. Later, we’ll look at their recent market performance, technical indicators, institutional activity, and analyst recommendations. Let’s start with a brief overview of the four peers.