Vertrix Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) in the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm acquired 24,064 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,979,000. Chevron comprises 1.8% of Vertrix Wealth Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest position.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. D.B. Root & Company LLC increased its stake in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 57 shares in the last quarter. Chatterton & Associates Inc. lifted its stake in Chevron by 1.7% in the 1st quarter. Chatterton & Associates Inc. now owns 3,427 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $652,000 after buying an additional 57 shares in the last quarter. First United Bank & Trust lifted its stake in Chevron by 0.5% in the 1st quarter. First United Bank & Trust now owns 12,532 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,593,000 after buying an additional 57 shares in the last quarter. Fox Hill Wealth Management boosted its holdings in Chevron by 1.7% in the 4th quarter. Fox Hill Wealth Management now owns 3,443 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $525,000 after buying an additional 57 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its holdings in Chevron by 6.8% in the 4th quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 930 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $142,000 after buying an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. 72.42% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Chevron Stock Up 2.0%
CVX stock opened at $169.06 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $336.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.30, a PEG ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 0.50. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. Chevron Corporation has a 12 month low of $145.58 and a 12 month high of $214.71. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $183.65 and a two-hundred day moving average of $180.48.
Chevron Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 19th were issued a $1.78 dividend. This represents a $7.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 19th. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio is presently 123.40%.
Key Headlines Impacting Chevron
Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research upgraded Chevron to Outperform, saying the recent pullback has made the shares more attractive and that improving long-term free cash flow is not fully reflected in the stock price. Wolfe Research upgrades Chevron to Outperform on strong cash flow outlook
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron signed a 20-year deal with Microsoft to supply electricity for an AI-focused Texas data center, and it is reviewing additional U.S. data-center power projects, highlighting a new growth avenue beyond traditional oil and gas. Chevron (CVX) Just Signed A 20 Year Microsoft AI Data Center Power Deal
- Positive Sentiment: Investors are also being reminded of Chevron’s dividend appeal and long record of shareholder payouts, which may help cushion sentiment during energy-sector volatility. Chevron Yields 4.2% Because Oil Prices Make Everyone Nervous. Here’s Why That Thinking Is Outdated
- Neutral Sentiment: Chevron announced its 2Q 2026 earnings conference call and webcast for July 31, which is routine but keeps investors focused on upcoming results. Advisory: Chevron Corporation’s 2Q 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
- Neutral Sentiment: Several commentary pieces continue to frame Chevron as a high-yield, value-oriented energy stock, but these are mostly reiterations rather than new company-specific catalysts. Should You Buy Chevron While It’s Below $180 or Wait for a Bigger Dip?
- Negative Sentiment: Oil prices have fallen to a four-month low, which is a headwind for Chevron’s upstream earnings and helps explain why the stock has been trading lower despite positive long-term announcements. Oil’s 4-month low hands Exxon, Chevron a fresh problem
- Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley reportedly lowered its price target on Chevron, adding to concern that near-term energy prices may not support earlier valuation expectations. Chevron (CVX) Price Target Lowered at Morgan Stanley. Here is Why
Insider Activity
In other news, Director John B. Hess sold 380,000 shares of Chevron stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $193.20, for a total transaction of $73,416,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 278,045 shares in the company, valued at $53,718,294. The trade was a 57.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.56% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research firms have commented on CVX. Piper Sandler boosted their price objective on Chevron from $179.00 to $242.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded Chevron from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $174.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Mizuho lifted their price target on Chevron from $225.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on Chevron from $214.00 to $210.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. Finally, Citigroup increased their price objective on Chevron from $210.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 2nd. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $205.71.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on 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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