Chevron Corporation $CVX Stock Position Raised by Hudson Value Partners LLC

Hudson Value Partners LLC increased its position in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) by 105.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 6,940 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,565 shares during the period. Hudson Value Partners LLC’s holdings in Chevron were worth $1,150,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Chevron during the first quarter valued at $25,000. Core Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Chevron during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Phillip James Consulting Co. acquired a new stake in Chevron during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Basso Capital Management L.P. acquired a new stake in Chevron during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Karpus Management Inc. purchased a new position in Chevron during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.42% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their target price on Chevron from $204.00 to $209.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Wolfe Research raised shares of Chevron from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $210.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded shares of Chevron from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $174.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $216.00 target price on shares of Chevron in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Piper Sandler assumed coverage on shares of Chevron in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $207.00 target price for the company. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Chevron presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $207.48.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Chevron news, Director John B. Hess sold 100,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $34,587,021.70. This represents a 35.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Michael K. Wirth sold 5,547 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $187.00, for a total value of $1,037,289.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 26,308 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,919,596. This trade represents a 17.41% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 1,196,212 shares of company stock valued at $231,819,366 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.56% of the company’s stock.

Chevron Price Performance

NYSE CVX opened at $196.62 on Wednesday. Chevron Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $146.49 and a fifty-two week high of $214.71. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $182.73 and its two-hundred day moving average is $186.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 0.98. The firm has a market cap of $388.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 0.49.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $6.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.55 by $0.51. The company had revenue of $67.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $62.72 billion. Chevron had a return on equity of 11.09% and a net margin of 9.57%.The firm’s revenue was up 57.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.77 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Chevron Corporation will post 15.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Chevron Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be issued a $1.78 dividend. This represents a $7.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.6%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. Chevron’s payout ratio is 68.26%.

Trending Headlines about Chevron

Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Higher oil prices support earnings: Renewed uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and limited progress in U.S.-Iran talks pushed crude prices higher. Because Chevron’s upstream business benefits from stronger oil prices, the commodity rally is providing a near-term catalyst. Chevron Stock Jumps 3.3% as Hormuz Doubts Lift Oil
• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results and operating momentum remain supportive: Chevron exceeded earnings and revenue expectations, delivered record production, generated strong cash flow, and highlighted early progress from its Hess acquisition. These factors are strengthening the case for continued per-share accretion and production growth through 2030. CVX’s Q2 Earnings Beat: Can Strong Momentum Drive the Stock Higher?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst estimates moved higher: Erste Group Bank raised its Chevron EPS forecasts to $15.32 for fiscal 2026 and $13.14 for fiscal 2027, citing a more favorable earnings outlook. The 2026 estimate remains close to the broader consensus of $15.86. Chevron analyst estimate update
• Positive Sentiment: Investment-screen coverage is favorable: Recent Zacks commentary identifies CVX as a strong momentum and long-term stock, while investor comparisons with ExxonMobil continue to focus on Chevron’s dividend and passive-income appeal. Why Chevron Is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Commodity dependence remains central: Chevron’s outlook is attractive if crude prices remain elevated, but comparisons with Occidental Petroleum and ExxonMobil emphasize that relative performance and investor returns will depend heavily on the next oil-price cycle. Buffett Oil Stock Outperforming Chevron
• Negative Sentiment: Risks could limit the rally: Oil prices have been volatile, and planned maintenance could weigh on near-term production or refining results. Any easing of geopolitical tensions or retreat in crude prices would reduce the earnings tailwind. CVX’s Q2 Earnings Beat and Outlook

Chevron 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.