Chevron (NYSE:CVX) Vice Chairman Mark Nelson Sells 45,800 Shares of Stock

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) Vice Chairman Mark Nelson sold 45,800 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.17, for a total transaction of $7,976,986.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 7,161 shares in the company, valued at $1,247,231.37. The trade was a 86.48% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.

Chevron Price Performance

CVX opened at $178.11 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. Chevron Corporation has a 52-week low of $132.04 and a 52-week high of $178.82. The company has a 50 day moving average of $157.48 and a two-hundred day moving average of $155.85. The company has a market cap of $358.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.74, a P/E/G ratio of 12.12 and a beta of 0.70.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) last issued its earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.52 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.44 by $0.08. Chevron had a net margin of 6.51% and a return on equity of 8.23%. The business had revenue of $45.79 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $48.18 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.06 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect that Chevron Corporation will post 10.79 earnings per share for the current year.

Chevron Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be paid a dividend of $1.78 per share. This is a boost from Chevron’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.71. This represents a $7.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 17th. Chevron’s payout ratio is presently 102.70%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $190.00 price objective on shares of Chevron in a research report on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Chevron from $196.00 to $204.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $212.00 price target on shares of Chevron in a research note on Monday. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Chevron from $160.00 to $168.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, HSBC downgraded Chevron from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $180.00 target price for the company. in a research note on Monday. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $175.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Chevron

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of CVX. Quaker Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Chevron by 197.7% in the 2nd quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 217 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 439 shares during the last quarter. Strategic Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Chevron in the fourth quarter worth about $33,000. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. acquired a new position in Chevron in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Chevron by 86.1% during 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 purchasing an additional 118 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chevron during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $41,000. Institutional investors own 72.42% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Chevron

Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs reasserted a bullish view, keeping a Buy stance and highlighting structural growth, cash-generation and capital returns that support upside despite near-term execution and commodity risks. Goldman Sachs Buy Rating
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $204 and kept an Overweight rating, reinforcing upside expectations that can drive additional buying. Wells Fargo Price Target Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend strength and payout growth remain central to the bull case — analysts and outlets are highlighting Chevron’s sustained dividend increases and yield as a defensive income play that supports investor demand. Dividend Hike Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Industry write-ups point to robust fundamentals, operational efficiency gains and the Hess acquisition (adding production in Guyana) as drivers for a higher long-term valuation. These narratives support higher target prices from buy-side analysts. Seeking Alpha Bullish Take
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 results were mixed — EPS beat consensus ($1.52 vs $1.44) but revenue missed and net income was down y/y, a combination that tempers enthusiasm while still supporting cash-flow narratives. Q4 Presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen and other boutiques have maintained Hold ratings or modest target adjustments (reflecting limited near-term upside), which dampens but doesn’t overturn the bullish momentum. TD Cowen Note
• Negative Sentiment: Oil prices slid after U.S.-Iran tensions eased, removing a supply-risk premium and pressuring integrated oil margins and near-term revenue expectations — a headwind for Chevron and the sector. Oil Price Slide
• Negative Sentiment: HSBC and other shops have trimmed views or moved to Hold, arguing some of Chevron’s strength may already be priced in — such notes can cap rallies. HSBC Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling disclosed (CFO stock sale of ~$1.28M) may concern some investors, adding short-term pressure or sentiment noise. Insider Sale Report

Chevron Company 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.