Elefante Mark B bought a new stake in shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor bought 23,524 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,899,000. Chevron accounts for 1.7% of Elefante Mark B’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest position.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Cornerstone Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Chevron by 0.9% during the first quarter. Cornerstone Advisory LLC now owns 5,625 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,164,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Compton Financial Group LLC grew its stake in shares of Chevron by 1.9% in the first quarter. Compton Financial Group LLC now owns 2,944 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $609,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. Quantum Portfolio Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Chevron by 2.7% in the first quarter. Quantum Portfolio Management LLC now owns 2,101 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $435,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. Wealthspire Retirement LLC increased its position in Chevron by 0.9% during the first quarter. Wealthspire Retirement LLC now owns 6,530 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,351,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares during the period. Finally, D.B. Root & Company LLC increased its position in Chevron by 1.0% during the fourth quarter. D.B. Root & Company LLC now owns 5,552 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $846,000 after acquiring an additional 57 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.42% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, Director John B. Hess sold 100,000 shares of the firm’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 transaction, the director owned 178,045 shares in the company, valued at $34,587,021.70. This trade represents a 35.97% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider R. Hewitt Pate sold 2,470 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $205.11, for a total value of $506,621.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 10,794 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,213,957.34. This represents a 18.62% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,152,582 shares of company stock valued at $225,853,661. 0.56% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Chevron Price Performance
Chevron (NYSE:CVX – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $6.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 business had revenue of $67.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $62.72 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.77 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 57.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Chevron Corporation will post 16.17 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Chevron Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 19th. Chevron’s payout ratio is presently 68.26%.
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
Analyst Ratings Changes
CVX has been the subject of a number of research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $216.00 price target on shares of Chevron in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Barclays decreased their target price on Chevron from $216.00 to $208.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 17th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Chevron in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Bank of America lifted their price objective on Chevron from $210.00 to $227.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price objective on Chevron from $204.00 to $209.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Twenty investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Chevron currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $207.48.
Check Out Our Latest Research Report on CVX
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.
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