Commerce Bank Takes Position in Chevron Corporation $CVX

Commerce Bank purchased a new position in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVXFree Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 596,079 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $98,806,000.

Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of CVX. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC bought a new position in Chevron in the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Main Street Group LTD acquired a new stake in shares of Chevron during the first quarter worth approximately $28,000. Phillip James Consulting Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Chevron in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chevron in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Core Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chevron in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Institutional investors own 72.42% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wolfe Research raised shares of Chevron from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $210.00 price target for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Dbs Bank raised Chevron to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Bank of America lifted their price objective on Chevron from $210.00 to $227.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Mizuho set a $224.00 price objective on Chevron in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Barclays cut their target price on Chevron from $216.00 to $208.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Twenty equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Chevron presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $207.48.

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Key Stories Impacting Chevron

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Chevron

In related news, insider Andrew Benjamin Walz sold 16,800 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $201.06, for a total value of $3,377,808.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 14 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,814.84. This trade represents a 99.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider R. Hewitt Pate sold 2,470 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $205.11, for a total transaction of $506,621.70. Following the transaction, the insider owned 10,794 shares in the company, valued at $2,213,957.34. This represents a 18.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 1,152,582 shares of company stock valued at $225,853,661. Corporate insiders own 0.56% of the company’s stock.

Chevron Stock Performance

Shares of CVX opened at $205.25 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $405.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.68, a PEG ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.25. Chevron Corporation has a twelve month low of $146.49 and a twelve month high of $214.71. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $185.03 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $188.07.

Chevron (NYSE:CVXGet Free Report) last released its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $6.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.55 by $0.51. The firm had revenue of $67.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $62.72 billion. Chevron had a return on equity of 11.09% and a net margin of 9.57%.The company’s revenue was up 57.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.77 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Chevron Corporation will post 16.17 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Chevron Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be issued a dividend of $1.78 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. This represents a $7.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.5%. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio is presently 68.26%.

Chevron Company Profile

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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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Institutional Ownership by Quarter for Chevron (NYSE:CVX)

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