Churchill Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 23,572 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,593,000. Chevron accounts for about 1.1% of Churchill Financial Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 26th largest holding.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Dakota Wealth Management boosted its position in shares of Chevron by 14.9% during the fourth quarter. Dakota Wealth Management now owns 83,265 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $12,690,000 after buying an additional 10,822 shares during the period. Brooklyn FI LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chevron during the third quarter worth about $431,000. Clear Trail Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chevron during the fourth quarter worth about $10,167,000. Finemark National Bank & Trust boosted its position in Chevron by 40.3% during the third quarter. Finemark National Bank & Trust now owns 56,535 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $8,779,000 after purchasing an additional 16,243 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Curtis Advisory Group LLC acquired a new position in Chevron during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,381,000. 72.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting Chevron
Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:
- Positive Sentiment: WTI crude above $95 per barrel is lifting Permian oil and associated gas economics, which should be a tailwind for Chevron’s upstream earnings and cash flow. More Gas Per Barrel of Oil: A Growth Lever for Permian Operators
- Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Chevron to $214 from $212 and reiterated an overweight rating, signaling continued Wall Street confidence in the stock’s upside. Benzinga / The Fly analyst update
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron’s planned participation in a Bernstein conference next week keeps investor attention on management commentary and strategic updates. Chevron to Participate in Fireside Q&A at Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron’s new next-generation Techron gasoline additive may help support brand strength and retail fuel performance over time. Chevron Introduces Next-gen Techron in U.S. Chevron and Texaco Gasolines
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron stands to receive about $2.17 billion from the sale of several Asia Pacific refining and retail assets to Eneos, which supports balance-sheet flexibility and portfolio simplification. Chevron Corporation (CVX) Poised for $2.17B Boost from Asia Pacific Asset Sale
Insider Buying and Selling at Chevron
Chevron Stock Performance
CVX opened at $191.51 on Monday. Chevron Corporation has a 12-month low of $134.06 and a 12-month high of $214.71. The stock has a market cap of $381.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.19, a PEG ratio of 0.64 and a beta of 0.51. The business has a 50 day moving average of $193.54 and a 200-day moving average of $174.75. The company has a quick ratio of 0.84, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21.
Chevron (NYSE:CVX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.00 by $0.41. Chevron had a return on equity of 6.90% and a net margin of 5.79%.The company had revenue of $47.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $51.86 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.18 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts expect that Chevron Corporation will post 15.74 earnings per share for the current year.
Chevron Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, May 19th will be issued a dividend of $1.78 per share. This represents a $7.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 19th. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 123.40%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
CVX has been the subject of several recent research reports. HSBC raised Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $215.00 price target for the company in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Citigroup increased their price target on Chevron from $210.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. Wall Street Zen raised Chevron from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Melius Research raised Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $205.00 price target for the company in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $216.00 price target on shares of Chevron in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Chevron has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $204.22.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on CVX
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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