Chevron (CVX) Projected to Post Earnings on Friday

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) is expected to release its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, January 30th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.54 per share and revenue of $48.1828 billion for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 31st. The oil and gas company reported $1.85 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.71 by $0.14. The business had revenue of $48.17 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $46.99 billion. Chevron had a net margin of 6.57% and a return on equity of 8.74%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.48 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Chevron to post $11 EPS for the current fiscal year and $13 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Chevron Stock Performance

NYSE:CVX opened at $169.03 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $155.08 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $155.03. Chevron has a 52-week low of $132.04 and a 52-week high of $169.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 1.15. The firm has a market capitalization of $340.35 billion, a PE ratio of 23.77, a P/E/G ratio of 11.83 and a beta of 0.70.

Chevron Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 18th were given a dividend of $1.71 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, November 18th. This represents a $6.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.0%. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio is currently 96.20%.

More Chevron News

Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board strengthening — Chevron added Thomas W. Horton, a former American Airlines CEO and partner at Global Infrastructure Partners, to its board and Audit Committee, boosting financial and governance expertise that can support investor confidence. Thomas W. Horton joins Chevron’s Board of Directors
• Positive Sentiment: Exploration upside — Chevron-led JV reported a “significant” offshore oil discovery in Nigeria, which could add near- to medium-term production optionality and reserve value if developed. Chevron-led JV makes ‘significant’ oil discovery offshore Nigeria
• Positive Sentiment: Libya re-entry — Chevron signed an MoU with Libya’s National Oil Corporation to explore oil and gas opportunities, reopening access to a market it has largely avoided for over a decade. That expands upstream growth avenues. Chevron Signs MoU With Libya’s NOC to Boost Oil and Gas Exploration
• Neutral Sentiment: Near-term focus on earnings — Analysts and outlets are positioning around Chevron’s Q4 results due Jan. 30; commentary highlights steady cash generation but suggests limited near-term upside absent stronger commodity moves. That frames investor expectations. Here’s How to Play Chevron Stock Before Q4 Earnings Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Positive media mention — Jim Cramer reiterated favor for Chevron as a consistent cash generator, a sentiment that can support retail interest but is not a material driver on its own. Jim Cramer on Chevron: “It’s been my favorite for a very long time because it’s so darn consistent”
• Negative Sentiment: Deal risk on West Qurna-2 — Reuters reports Chevron is seeking improved commercial terms from Iraq before taking over Lukoil’s stake in the West Qurna-2 field. That negotiation could delay the asset transfer or reduce near-term upside if terms aren’t improved. Exclusive: Chevron seeks better terms from Iraq before taking over Lukoil oilfield, sources say
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory exposure — Chevron has ramped Venezuelan oil shipments while U.S. oversight tightens; that increases near-term compliance and political risk which could complicate volumes or timing. Chevron ramps up Venezuelan oil shipments as US tightens control

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on CVX. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $160.00 target price (down from $170.00) on shares of Chevron in a research note on Friday, October 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded shares of Chevron from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $176.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. 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 research report on Friday. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on Chevron from $170.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Hsbc Global Res upgraded Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $170.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Chevron news, insider Alana K. Knowles sold 3,200 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $168.00, for a total transaction of $537,600.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 1,207 shares in the company, valued at approximately $202,776. This represents a 72.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Eimear P. Bonner sold 28,334 shares of Chevron stock in a transaction dated 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 sale, the chief financial officer directly 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. Insiders have sold a total of 635,190 shares of company stock valued at $100,254,408 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Chevron

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Chevron during the 3rd quarter valued at about $49,000. Wiser Advisor Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Chevron during the third quarter valued at $57,000. BNP Paribas lifted its holdings in Chevron by 76.4% in the second quarter. BNP Paribas now owns 441 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $63,000 after acquiring an additional 191 shares during the period. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Chevron in the third quarter worth about $100,000. Finally, Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Chevron during the second quarter worth about $109,000. 72.42% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.