Paradiem LLC reduced its position in shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 62.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,812 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 4,621 shares during the quarter. Paradiem LLC’s holdings in Chevron were worth $429,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Perigon Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Chevron by 19.3% in the 3rd quarter. Perigon Wealth Management LLC now owns 73,448 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $11,406,000 after purchasing an additional 11,875 shares during the period. Brooklyn FI LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chevron during the third quarter worth approximately $431,000. New York State Teachers Retirement System grew its position in Chevron by 15.3% during the third quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System now owns 1,620,231 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $251,606,000 after purchasing an additional 215,345 shares in the last quarter. Finemark National Bank & Trust grew its position in Chevron by 40.3% during the third quarter. Finemark National Bank & Trust now owns 56,535 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $8,779,000 after purchasing an additional 16,243 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pictet North America Advisors SA acquired a new position in Chevron in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $5,662,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.42% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research firms have issued reports on CVX. Argus set a $203.00 target price on shares of Chevron in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Chevron in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Zacks Research upgraded Chevron from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Chevron from $179.00 to $210.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $190.00 target price on shares of Chevron in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Chevron presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $184.77.
Chevron Price Performance
NYSE CVX opened at $201.73 on Friday. Chevron Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $132.04 and a fifty-two week high of $205.08. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $181.32 and its two-hundred day moving average is $163.40. The firm has a market cap of $402.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.86.
Chevron (NYSE:CVX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.44 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $45.79 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $48.18 billion. Chevron had a return on equity of 7.89% and a net margin of 6.51%.The firm’s revenue was down 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.06 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Chevron Corporation will post 10.79 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Chevron Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 17th were issued a $1.78 dividend. This is an increase from Chevron’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.71. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $7.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.5%. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio is presently 106.91%.
Insider Activity
In other Chevron news, insider Alana K. Knowles sold 2,408 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $183.28, for a total transaction of $441,338.24. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Andrew Benjamin Walz sold 11,600 shares of Chevron stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $188.58, for a total transaction of $2,187,528.00. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 1,099,397 shares of company stock valued at $196,196,468. Insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.
Chevron News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron’s market capitalization topped $400 billion for the first time as the crude rally lifted energy peers and investor appetite for large integrated oil names. Chevron (CVX) Stock Breaks Into Elite $400B Club Amid Oil Price Rally
- Positive Sentiment: HSBC upgraded CVX from Hold to Buy and set a $215 target, signaling analyst conviction that the stock has further upside as oil stays elevated. HSBC upgrade to Buy
- Positive Sentiment: Major business press notes Chevron’s rise into the top-20 U.S. companies by market value, reinforcing momentum and institutional interest in the name. Chevron Jumps Into Top 20 Most Valuable U.S. Companies
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst/market commentaries and YTD performance write-ups highlight strong gains (CVX up materially this year) driven by geopolitical support for oil prices and Chevron’s growth projects—these narratives help attract momentum flows. Why the Market Dipped But Chevron (CVX) Gained Today
- Positive Sentiment: Mizuho and other broker notes (coverage upgrades / bullish price forecasts) and inclusion in “best energy stocks” pieces amplify buy-side interest and argue for continued upside if commodity strength persists. Mizuho Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Chevron (NYSE:CVX) Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Comparative analyst pieces (e.g., Zacks on Chevron vs. Suncor) note Chevron’s diversification and Guyana growth but weigh that against peer cost actions—useful context but not an immediate catalyst. Chevron vs. Suncor: Which Energy Stock Wins at 52-Week Highs?
- Neutral Sentiment: Chevron Technology Ventures led a small strategic investment in robotics firm KEWAZO—positioning for operational efficiencies but not a near-term earnings driver. Chevron Technology Ventures Invests in KEWAZO
About Chevron
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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