Whalen Wealth Management Inc. Takes Position in Chevron Corporation $CVX

Whalen Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 14,732 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,442,000. Chevron accounts for 1.1% of Whalen Wealth Management Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 17th biggest holding.

Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of CVX. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in Chevron during the second quarter worth about $25,663,729,000. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Chevron during the fourth quarter worth about $3,727,586,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in shares of Chevron in the second quarter valued at approximately $2,378,114,000. State Street Corp boosted its stake in shares of Chevron by 9.1% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 152,605,988 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $23,698,184,000 after purchasing an additional 12,789,399 shares during the period. Finally, Berkshire Hathaway Inc grew its holdings in shares of Chevron by 6.6% in the fourth quarter. Berkshire Hathaway Inc now owns 130,156,362 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $19,837,131,000 after purchasing an additional 8,091,570 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.42% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently weighed in on CVX. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Chevron from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, June 8th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Barclays dropped their price target on shares of Chevron from $216.00 to $208.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Weiss Ratings raised Chevron from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Mizuho set a $224.00 price objective on Chevron in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Twenty analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $207.48.

Chevron Stock Performance

Shares of CVX opened at $203.03 on Tuesday. Chevron Corporation has a 1 year low of $146.49 and a 1 year high of $214.71. The stock has a market capitalization of $401.14 billion, a PE ratio of 19.47, a PEG ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.25. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $185.48 and a 200-day simple moving average of $188.35.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) last released its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $6.06 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.55 by $0.51. The firm had revenue of $67.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $62.72 billion. Chevron had a net margin of 9.57% and a return on equity of 11.09%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 57.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.77 earnings per share. On average, analysts predict that Chevron Corporation will post 16.17 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Chevron Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be issued a dividend of $1.78 per share. This represents a $7.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. Chevron’s payout ratio is 68.26%.

Chevron News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Brent crude is holding near $94 a barrel amid pressure on Iran, marking a second consecutive weekly gain. Higher oil prices can improve Chevron’s upstream cash flow and earnings outlook. Chevron Rises as Iran Pressure Keeps Brent Near $94
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to favor Chevron over some major-oil peers, citing stronger 2026 earnings growth, production momentum and greater exposure to Guyana. Chevron vs. Shell: Which Energy Major Offers a Better Bet?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary highlights CVX as a long-term dividend and income candidate. Chevron and ExxonMobil both raised payouts again in 2026, although their decade-long dividend records differ in durability and yield. 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade, Starting With Chevron
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” recommendation, and Zacks lists Chevron as a stock to watch because of earnings growth and price strength. Chevron Given Consensus Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Chevron appointed Uriel “Ose” Oseguera as treasurer, replacing retiring executive Navin Mahajan. The change affects capital markets, finance and risk oversight but is not currently presented as a strategic shift. Why Is Chevron Naming a New Treasurer Worth Watching?
• Negative Sentiment: After CVX’s strong recent performance, modest profit-taking may be weighing on the stock even as higher crude prices remain supportive. Comparisons with ExxonMobil also emphasize that investors may be reassessing dividend-growth quality rather than adding aggressively at current levels. ExxonMobil vs. Chevron: Dividend Growth Comparison

Insider Activity

In other Chevron news, insider R. Hewitt Pate sold 2,470 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $205.11, for a total value of $506,621.70. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 10,794 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,213,957.34. This represents a 18.62% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director John B. Hess sold 100,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $194.26, for a total transaction of $19,426,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 178,045 shares in the company, valued at $34,587,021.70. The trade was a 35.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 1,152,582 shares of company stock valued at $225,853,661. 0.56% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.