MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH boosted its stake in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 48.4% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 22,180 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,236 shares during the quarter. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s holdings in Chevron were worth $4,589,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Dakota Wealth Management lifted its holdings in shares of Chevron by 14.9% in the 4th quarter. Dakota Wealth Management now owns 83,265 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $12,690,000 after purchasing an additional 10,822 shares in the last quarter. Clear Trail Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Chevron in the 4th quarter valued at $10,167,000. Curtis Advisory Group LLC bought a new stake in Chevron during the 4th quarter valued at $1,381,000. Indivisible Partners bought a new stake in Chevron during the 4th quarter valued at $1,923,000. Finally, Cypress Wealth Services LLC increased its stake in Chevron by 64.0% during the 4th quarter. Cypress Wealth Services LLC now owns 16,591 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,529,000 after purchasing an additional 6,475 shares in the last quarter. 72.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Chevron Trading Down 0.3%
NYSE CVX opened at $181.73 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $181.47 and a 200 day simple moving average of $181.95. Chevron Corporation has a 12 month low of $146.49 and a 12 month high of $214.71. The firm has a market capitalization of $361.94 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.50, a PEG ratio of 0.62 and a beta of 0.50.
Chevron Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, May 19th were given a dividend of $1.78 per share. This represents a $7.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, May 19th. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 123.40%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research firms have weighed in on CVX. HSBC raised shares of Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $215.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 20th. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Chevron from $192.00 to $213.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of Chevron from $214.00 to $210.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, June 29th. Wolfe Research raised shares of Chevron from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $210.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded Chevron from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Chevron currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $206.83.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Chevron
In related news, Director John B. Hess sold 380,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $193.20, for a total transaction of $73,416,000.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 278,045 shares in the company, valued at approximately $53,718,294. The trade was a 57.75% 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 this link. 0.56% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Chevron News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron was highlighted by analysts as one of several Dividend Aristocrats with a “Strong Buy” rating, reinforcing its appeal as a defensive income stock. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron extended its Western Australia gas supply agreement with Alinta Energy through 2032, supporting steady cash flow and strengthening its LNG and gas market position. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple reports said Chevron could be headed for a free-cash-flow surge in the second half of 2026, which would support buybacks, dividends, and valuation upside. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron’s AI-related power initiative is drawing investor interest after the company moved into gas-to-power for data centers, creating a new growth angle beyond traditional oil production. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Chevron is being watched closely by investors and news outlets, but these mentions mainly reflect ongoing market interest rather than a new fundamental catalyst. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Oil prices eased after the U.S. backed away from a proposed 20% Hormuz cargo fee, reducing the near-term geopolitical premium that had supported energy stocks. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Broader crude strength has been uneven, and any pullback in oil prices can weigh on Chevron’s shares even when company-specific news is constructive. Article Title
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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