Core Alternative Capital reduced its position in shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 13.1% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 32,203 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 4,849 shares during the period. Chevron accounts for approximately 1.5% of Core Alternative Capital’s holdings, making the stock its 28th largest position. Core Alternative Capital’s holdings in Chevron were worth $5,001,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of CVX. Quaker Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in Chevron by 197.7% in the second quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 217 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 439 shares in the last quarter. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Chevron during the third quarter worth about $34,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Chevron by 86.1% in the second quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 255 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 118 shares during the period. IMG Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in Chevron by 52.3% in the 2nd quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 265 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 91 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Chevron during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $41,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.42% of the company’s stock.
Chevron Trading Up 0.9%
NYSE:CVX opened at $169.03 on Wednesday. Chevron Corporation has a 12 month low of $132.04 and a 12 month high of $169.37. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The stock has a market capitalization of $340.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.77, a PEG ratio of 11.83 and a beta of 0.70. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $155.08 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $155.03.
Chevron Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 18th were paid a $1.71 dividend. This represents a $6.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, November 18th. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 96.20%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research firms recently weighed in on CVX. Citigroup decreased their price objective on Chevron from $185.00 to $179.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. Scotiabank reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $168.00 target price on shares of Chevron in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Chevron from $190.00 to $196.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Hsbc Global Res raised shares of Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 1st. Finally, Bank of America cut their price target on shares of Chevron from $183.00 to $180.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $170.00.
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Insider Transactions at Chevron
In other news, insider Alana K. Knowles sold 7,956 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.05, for a total transaction of $1,313,137.80. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 1,207 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $199,215.35. The trade was a 86.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director John B. Hess sold 275,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $150.75, for a total value of $41,456,250.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 1,128,045 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $170,052,783.75. This represents a 19.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 635,190 shares of company stock valued at $100,254,408 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Chevron
Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Board strengthening — Chevron added Thomas W. Horton, a former American Airlines CEO and partner at Global Infrastructure Partners, to its board and Audit Committee, boosting financial and governance expertise that can support investor confidence. Thomas W. Horton joins Chevron’s Board of Directors
- Positive Sentiment: Exploration upside — Chevron-led JV reported a “significant” offshore oil discovery in Nigeria, which could add near- to medium-term production optionality and reserve value if developed. Chevron-led JV makes ‘significant’ oil discovery offshore Nigeria
- Positive Sentiment: Libya re-entry — Chevron signed an MoU with Libya’s National Oil Corporation to explore oil and gas opportunities, reopening access to a market it has largely avoided for over a decade. That expands upstream growth avenues. Chevron Signs MoU With Libya’s NOC to Boost Oil and Gas Exploration
- Neutral Sentiment: Near-term focus on earnings — Analysts and outlets are positioning around Chevron’s Q4 results due Jan. 30; commentary highlights steady cash generation but suggests limited near-term upside absent stronger commodity moves. That frames investor expectations. Here’s How to Play Chevron Stock Before Q4 Earnings Release
- Neutral Sentiment: Positive media mention — Jim Cramer reiterated favor for Chevron as a consistent cash generator, a sentiment that can support retail interest but is not a material driver on its own. Jim Cramer on Chevron: “It’s been my favorite for a very long time because it’s so darn consistent”
- Negative Sentiment: Deal risk on West Qurna-2 — Reuters reports Chevron is seeking improved commercial terms from Iraq before taking over Lukoil’s stake in the West Qurna-2 field. That negotiation could delay the asset transfer or reduce near-term upside if terms aren’t improved. Exclusive: Chevron seeks better terms from Iraq before taking over Lukoil oilfield, sources say
- Negative Sentiment: Regulatory exposure — Chevron has ramped Venezuelan oil shipments while U.S. oversight tightens; that increases near-term compliance and political risk which could complicate volumes or timing. Chevron ramps up Venezuelan oil shipments as US tightens control
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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