W1M Asset Management Ltd Takes $2.94 Million Position in Chevron Corporation $CVX

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W1M Asset Management Ltd bought a new stake in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVXFree Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 17,746 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,942,000.

Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chevron in the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Core Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Chevron in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Phillip James Consulting Co. acquired a new stake in Chevron in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Basso Capital Management L.P. bought a new stake in Chevron in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Karpus Management Inc. bought a new stake in Chevron in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.42% of the company’s stock.

Chevron Trading Down 0.3%

NYSE CVX opened at $205.25 on Friday. Chevron Corporation has a 12 month low of $146.49 and a 12 month high of $214.71. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $185.03 and a 200 day simple moving average of $188.07. The company has a current ratio of 1.25, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The company has a market capitalization of $405.53 billion, a PE ratio of 19.68, a P/E/G ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.49.

Chevron (NYSE:CVXGet Free Report) last announced its quarterly 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. Chevron had a net margin of 9.57% and a return on equity of 11.09%. The company had revenue of $67.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $62.72 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.77 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 57.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts forecast that Chevron Corporation will post 16.17 EPS for the current year.

Chevron Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced 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 dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 68.26%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

CVX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Chevron from $210.00 to $218.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Chevron from $210.00 to $227.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Piper Sandler started coverage on shares of Chevron in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $207.00 price target for the company. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $216.00 price target on shares of Chevron in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Dbs Bank raised shares of Chevron to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Chevron has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $207.48.

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More Chevron News

Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Brent crude recently approached $94–$95 per barrel amid renewed Middle East tensions and concerns about Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Sustained higher oil prices typically benefit Chevron’s upstream revenue, margins and cash flow. Chevron jumps as Brent crude approaches $94
  • Positive Sentiment: Chevron confirmed an oil and gas condensate discovery at the 105-4X well in offshore Angola. Its proximity to existing facilities could allow a lower-cost tie-back, creating a potential source of future production. Chevron Angola discovery analysis
  • Positive Sentiment: Chevron’s $1.78 quarterly dividend, equal to $7.12 annually and an approximately 3.5% yield, reinforces its appeal to income investors. The company also recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations. Chevron raises dividend
  • Neutral Sentiment: Analysis comparing Chevron with Exxon Mobil highlights differing long-term strategies, including Chevron’s continued emphasis on oil and gas. The approach could benefit from strong commodity prices but leaves CVX more exposed to future oil-demand and price cycles. Chevron versus Exxon Mobil analysis
  • Negative Sentiment: Iraq plans to more than double its oil output over the next six years. If achieved, the added supply could pressure global crude prices and reduce the earnings benefit Chevron receives from today’s elevated prices. Iraq oil output and Chevron
  • Negative Sentiment: Two Chevron insiders sold shares recently: Andrew Benjamin Walz sold 16,800 shares, while R. Hewitt Pate sold 2,470 shares. Although such transactions may reflect personal financial planning, they can create a modest sentiment overhang. Chevron insider sale report
  • Negative Sentiment: A separate analysis says concerns remain centered on Chevron, including issues surrounding its Hess Midstream exposure and broader execution risks. The report may temper enthusiasm after CVX’s recent advance. Hess Midstream: The Issue Remains With Chevron

Insider Activity at Chevron

In other Chevron news, Director John B. Hess sold 100,000 shares of Chevron stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $194.26, for a total value of $19,426,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 178,045 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $34,587,021.70. The trade was a 35.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Andrew Benjamin Walz sold 16,800 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.06, for a total transaction of $3,377,808.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 14 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,814.84. This represents a 99.92% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,152,582 shares of company stock valued at $225,853,661. Corporate insiders own 0.56% of the company’s stock.

About Chevron

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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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