Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 11.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 651,326 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 64,711 shares during the period. Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Chevron were worth $101,235,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Quaker Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Chevron by 197.7% during the second quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 217 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 439 shares during the period. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. purchased a new stake in Chevron in the third quarter worth $34,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its holdings in Chevron by 86.1% in the second quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 255 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in Chevron by 52.3% during the 2nd quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 265 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares during the period. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC bought a new position in Chevron in the 3rd quarter worth $41,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.42% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In other Chevron news, insider Alana K. Knowles sold 7,956 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.05, for a total transaction of $1,313,137.80. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 1,207 shares in the company, valued at approximately $199,215.35. This trade represents a 86.83% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Eimear P. Bonner sold 28,334 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.05, for a total transaction of $4,676,526.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 4,366 shares in the company, valued at approximately $720,608.30. This represents a 86.65% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 635,190 shares of company stock worth $100,254,408. 0.21% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
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Chevron News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Heavy options activity suggests institutional bullishness — Benzinga reports “smart money” is placing large bets in CVX options, which can signal traders positioning for upside or volatility. Smart Money Is Betting Big In CVX Options
- Positive Sentiment: Broker upgrades/target increases are lifting sentiment — JPMorgan upgraded CVX and Scotiabank raised its target to $168, providing analyst support for the stock. Chevron Stock Rating Upgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Scotiabank raises CVX target to $168
- Positive Sentiment: Portfolio moves and buy-side commentary emphasize CVX’s yield and balance-sheet strength — The Motley Fool and dividend-screen lists continue to feature Chevron as an income pick, which can attract long-term income-focused buyers. 3 Reasons to Buy Chevron Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow Best Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Asset-sale progress to streamline portfolio — Chevron expects to conclude the sale of its Singapore refining stake by Q1, which could free cash and improve capital allocation. Chevron Plans to Conclude Sale of Singapore Assets by Q1 FY26
- Neutral Sentiment: Longer-term catalysts under review — Coverage pieces highlight Leviathan expansion, progress on Venezuela exposure and post‑Hess integration as potential longer-term upside drivers; these are not immediate earnings drivers but could affect valuation over time. Chevron (CVX) Valuation Check After Leviathan Expansion U.S. Moves on Venezuela and Leviathan Gas Might Change The Case For Investing In Chevron
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary roundup — The Globe and Mail and other outlets are publishing analyst insights on CVX; useful for context but not single‑handedly market moving. Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Chevron (CVX)
- Negative Sentiment: Operational disruption at Tengiz is a near-term headwind — Chevron says production at the large Tengiz field in Kazakhstan has not resumed following a recent shutdown, which could trim volumes and revenue while outage persists. Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oil production has not yet resumed, Chevron says
- Negative Sentiment: Q4 earnings expectations look weak — A Zacks preview notes Chevron lacks the key ingredients for an earnings beat and Q4 EPS are expected to decline, which raises the risk of a disappointed reaction when the company reports. Earnings Preview: Chevron (CVX) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline
Chevron Stock Performance
Shares of CVX opened at $166.74 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The stock has a market cap of $335.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.45, a P/E/G ratio of 10.90 and a beta of 0.70. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $154.52 and its 200-day moving average price is $154.81. Chevron Corporation has a 52 week low of $132.04 and a 52 week high of $169.37.
Chevron (NYSE:CVX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 31st. The oil and gas company reported $1.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.71 by $0.14. Chevron had a return on equity of 8.74% and a net margin of 6.57%.The company had revenue of $48.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $46.99 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.48 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate that Chevron Corporation will post 10.79 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Chevron Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, November 18th were given a $1.71 dividend. This represents a $6.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, November 18th. Chevron’s payout ratio is currently 96.20%.
Chevron Profile
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) is an American multinational energy company engaged in virtually all aspects of the oil and gas industry. As an integrated energy firm, Chevron’s core activities include upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production, midstream transportation and storage, downstream refining and marketing of fuels and lubricants, and petrochemical manufacturing through joint ventures and subsidiaries. The company markets fuels under brands such as Chevron, Texaco and Caltex and supplies a range of products and services to retail customers, industrial users and commercial fleets worldwide.
Chevron traces its corporate lineage to the early petroleum companies that eventually became Standard Oil of California and has evolved through significant mergers and restructurings, including the acquisitions of Gulf Oil and Texaco.
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