OneAscent Family Office LLC acquired a new stake in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 4,088 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $678,000.
Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Chevron in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,663,729,000. State Street Corp grew its stake in Chevron by 9.1% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 152,605,988 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $23,698,184,000 after purchasing an additional 12,789,399 shares in the last quarter. Berkshire Hathaway Inc grew its stake in Chevron by 6.6% in the fourth quarter. Berkshire Hathaway Inc now owns 130,156,362 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $19,837,131,000 after purchasing an additional 8,091,570 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Chevron by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 43,613,011 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $6,620,187,000 after purchasing an additional 134,890 shares during the period. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in Chevron by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 36,036,844 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $5,492,377,000 after purchasing an additional 961,341 shares during the period. 72.42% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Insider Activity
In other Chevron news, Director John B. Hess sold 100,000 shares of Chevron stock in a transaction 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 directly 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 transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider R. Hewitt Pate sold 2,470 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $205.11, for a total value of $506,621.70. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 10,794 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,213,957.34. The trade was a 18.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 1,152,582 shares of company stock valued at $225,853,661 in the last ninety days. 0.56% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
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Chevron Price Performance
Shares of CVX stock opened at $205.25 on Friday. Chevron Corporation has a 1-year low of $146.49 and a 1-year high of $214.71. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $185.03 and its 200 day moving average is $188.07. The company has a market cap of $405.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.68, a PEG ratio of 0.62 and a beta of 0.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 0.98.
Chevron (NYSE:CVX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $6.06 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.55 by $0.51. Chevron had a net margin of 9.57% and a return on equity of 11.09%. The business had revenue of $67.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $62.72 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.77 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 57.4% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that Chevron Corporation will post 16.17 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Chevron Announces Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be paid a $1.78 dividend. 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%.
Chevron News Summary
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
About Chevron
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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