First National Bank of Omaha acquired a new position in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 101,157 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,709,000. Chevron comprises 1.0% of First National Bank of Omaha’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest holding.
Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Quaker Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Chevron by 197.7% during the 2nd quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 217 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing 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 increased its holdings in Chevron by 86.1% in the 2nd quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 255 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 118 shares during the last quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chevron in the third quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Finally, IMG Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Chevron by 52.3% during the second quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 265 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. 72.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Chevron Stock Down 1.8%
NYSE:CVX opened at $180.39 on Wednesday. Chevron Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $132.04 and a fifty-two week high of $186.52. The firm has a market cap of $363.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.09, a P/E/G ratio of 12.16 and a beta of 0.70. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $163.85 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $157.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 1.15.
Chevron Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be issued a $1.78 dividend. This is an increase from Chevron’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.71. This represents a $7.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 17th. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio is 102.70%.
More Chevron News
Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron-led consortium awarded four offshore lease blocks in Greece, giving Chevron a 70% operating interest and expanding its Mediterranean exploration footprint — a tangible long‑term growth/reserves catalyst. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron announced a larger dividend payout to shareholders, reinforcing its income appeal for yield‑seeking investors as Treasury yields have softened. This supports investor demand for blue‑chip energy dividend names. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: CVX is a trending ticker on Zacks and other outlets; several write‑ups are re‑examining Chevron’s outlook and positioning relative to peers, which can increase short‑term volume and volatility without changing fundamentals. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector commentary notes that integrated energy names like Chevron are generating strong cash flow but still trade at discounts to the broader market — a mixed signal that may keep valuation debates active among investors. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Despite Melius Research upgrading CVX to a “buy” and raising its price target to $205 (from $155), the market largely ignored the move and shares declined — suggesting the upgrade alone isn’t changing investor conviction and that short‑term selling/rotation is outweighing fresh positive analyst views. Article Title
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
CVX has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Melius Research raised Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $205.00 target price for the company in a report on Tuesday. Zacks Research upgraded Chevron from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of Chevron from $180.00 to $174.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Chevron in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein increased their target price on shares of Chevron from $170.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $176.36.
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Insider Transactions at Chevron
In other Chevron news, Director John B. Hess sold 275,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.75, for a total value of $41,456,250.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 1,128,045 shares in the company, valued at approximately $170,052,783.75. This trade represents a 19.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Michael K. Wirth sold 320,700 shares of Chevron stock in a transaction on Monday, January 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.99, for a total value of $52,270,893.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 14,450 shares in the company, valued at $2,355,205.50. This trade represents a 95.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 806,027 shares of company stock worth $130,289,680. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.
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.
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