Yahoo · Sep 8, 2026
Here's How Many Shares of Chevron You'd Need for $5,000 in Annual Passive Income
It would cost investors over $146,000 to start from scratch at current prices.
NYSE · CVX
Chevron Corporation
Energy · Oil & Gas Integrated
$209.80
Up+$1.39 (+0.67%)
Updated Sep 9, 2026, 8:05 AM
SID Score
7.8/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
44/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 301.32B
- P/E ratio
- 21.25
- Dividend yield
- 3.26%
- 52-week range
- $146.49 – $214.71
- Volume
- 7.7M
- Avg. volume
- 8.69M
Price performance
CVX price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
CVX closed at $209.80 after 20 trading sessions, up 6.68% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $209.80
- Period change
- +6.68%
- Period low
- $196.60
- Period high
- $211.78
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | $211.25 | $213.31 | $209.18 | $209.80 | 7.7M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $209.51 | $209.8612 | $207.12 | $208.60 | 5.46M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $212.38 | $213.20 | $211.17 | $211.32 | 6.67M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $210.49 | $212.79 | $209.46 | $211.78 | 7.6M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $209.00 | $211.08 | $207.80 | $211.05 | 8.56M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $206.08 | $208.4152 | $203.8355 | $206.14 | 12.07M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $199.98 | $202.24 | $199.555 | $201.86 | 5.3M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $199.57 | $200.88 | $197.82 | $199.77 | 8.12M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $198.73 | $202.39 | $198.1173 | $200.21 | 6.87M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $201.03 | $202.055 | $199.79 | $199.89 | 8.18M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $203.67 | $205.30 | $201.75 | $203.09 | 5.85M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $205.925 | $207.824 | $205.0051 | $205.27 | 7.36M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $208.90 | $208.98 | $205.52 | $205.77 | 8.2M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $205.05 | $207.68 | $204.26 | $205.76 | 8.69M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $205.03 | $206.22 | $203.71 | $205.74 | 7.7M |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $200.725 | $203.68 | $199.80 | $202.70 | 8.36M |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $198.87 | $201.63 | $198.355 | $200.00 | 7.91M |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $195.00 | $198.10 | $193.75 | $197.70 | 5.91M |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $195.22 | $197.395 | $194.58 | $196.60 | 7.37M |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $194.25 | $197.46 | $194.25 | $196.66 | 6.05M |
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Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 3.0 million of barrels of oil equivalent a day, including 7.7 million cubic feet a day of natural gas and 1.7 million of barrels of liquids a day. Production activities take place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Its refineries are in the US and Asia for total refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day. Proven reserves at year-end 2024 stood at 9.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including 5.1 billion barrels of liquids and 28.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $172.43
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 20
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | — |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | — |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | — |
News briefing
Generated Sep 8, 2026, 9:07 PM
Why Is CVX Up Today? Venezuela Expansion Signals Long-Term Growth Strategy
Chevron gained 0.67% today as investors digest the company's significant $7 billion investment commitment to expand operations in Venezuela, a bold move that underscores management's long-term confidence in the region. The news, coupled with analyst commentary suggesting the company's record run may continue, is providing modest upward momentum despite the geopolitical complexities involved.
Bottom line: Chevron's modest gain reflects investor appreciation for its contrarian Venezuela bet and management's conviction in long-term energy demand, supported by positive analyst commentary from BMO. However, investors should carefully weigh the substantial geopolitical risks and capital commitments against potential high-return upside scenarios tied to oil price appreciation and successful production expansion.
Yahoo · Sep 8, 2026
Chevron Targets 600,000 BPD in Venezuela With $7B Low-Cost Growth Plan
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) sees Venezuela as a potentially significant source of low-cost production growth after negotiating revised commercial and legal terms that Chief Financial Officer Eimear Bonner said made the country’s resource base competitive within the company’s global portfolio. Speaking at th
SeekingAlpha · Sep 8, 2026
Chevron Corporation (CVX) Presents at Barclays 40th Annual Energy-Power Conference Transcript
Chevron Corporation (CVX) Barclays 40th Annual Energy-Power Conference September 8, 2026 12:40 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsEimear Bonner - Chief Financial...
Yahoo · Sep 8, 2026
Chevron's Venezuela JV Expansion: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
CVX's expanded Venezuela JVs target 600,000 barrels per day, adding growth potential as strong cash flow and Hess synergies boost flexibility.
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Chevron Corporation Stock Performance
Chevron Corporation shares closed at $208.53, reflecting a daily gain of approximately 1.01% per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, CVX has appreciated by $10.24, while the three-month return stands at $11.37, indicating sustained upward momentum. On a twelve-month basis, the stock has gained $40.27, underscoring a strong recovery trajectory within the energy sector. Technically, CVX trades well above both its 50-day moving average of $191.15 and its 200-day moving average of $186.65, confirming a bullish trend structure according to Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 61.8, suggesting moderate bullish momentum without entering overbought territory. Chevron's beta of 0.673 indicates lower volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 8.69 million shares, reflecting consistent institutional participation and healthy liquidity conditions.
Chevron Corporation Valuation Analysis
Chevron Corporation carries a market capitalization of approximately $301.3 billion, positioning it among the largest integrated energy companies globally per SID market data. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.25, which is elevated relative to historical energy sector averages, reflecting either premium positioning or compressed earnings expectations. The negative PEG ratio of -2.50 suggests analysts anticipate declining earnings growth in the near term, a factor investors should weigh carefully. According to SEC filings, Chevron's price-to-book ratio stands at 1.43, indicating the stock trades at a modest premium to its net asset value. The company's dividend yield of 4.54% remains a key attraction for income-oriented investors, well above the S&P 500 average. This yield, combined with Chevron's long-standing commitment to dividend growth, positions the stock as a defensive income holding within the energy sector during periods of commodity price uncertainty.
Smart Money Activity for CVX
Chevron Corporation's composite smart money score stands at 44 out of 100, registering a neutral signal per SID market data. The institutional component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting robust ownership and continued accumulation by major fund managers as reported in 13F institutional filings. However, insider activity tells a more cautious story, scoring just 8.4 out of 25. SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, with only 4 purchases compared to 16 sales, indicating a notable imbalance favoring disposition by corporate officers and directors. Dark pool activity scores 9.0 out of 25, suggesting below-average off-exchange institutional interest at current price levels. Congressional trading activity remains minimal at 1.6 out of 25. The divergence between strong institutional conviction and elevated insider selling creates a mixed signal for investors attempting to gauge directional sentiment from smart money flows. This pattern warrants monitoring as it may reflect executives capitalizing on recent price appreciation rather than fundamental concern.
Chevron Corporation Earnings Outlook
Chevron Corporation has delivered consecutive earnings beats across its three most recent reported quarters according to company earnings reports. In the most recent quarter, Chevron posted earnings per share of $6.06 against a consensus estimate of $5.27, representing a positive surprise of $0.79 or approximately 15.0%. The prior quarter saw EPS of $1.41 versus estimates of $0.96, a $0.45 upside beat. The quarter before that produced EPS of $1.52 against expectations of $1.44, a narrower but still positive $0.08 surprise. This pattern of consistent outperformance demonstrates operational execution and disciplined cost management. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of approximately $1.58 for the upcoming quarter. The trend of upside surprises may provide a cushion, though the negative PEG ratio per analyst estimates signals that year-over-year earnings growth faces headwinds, likely tied to fluctuating global crude oil and natural gas pricing dynamics.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for CVX
Wall Street consensus on Chevron Corporation remains predominantly constructive based on recent analyst activity per SID consensus data. In September 2026, three firms reiterated positive ratings: Piper Sandler maintained its Overweight rating, Wells Fargo reiterated Overweight, and BMO Capital reaffirmed its Outperform designation according to Wall Street analyst reports. Morgan Stanley also maintained its Overweight rating in August 2026, reinforcing bullish institutional sentiment. Barclays represents the more cautious voice, maintaining an Equal-Weight rating in August 2026, suggesting fair valuation at current levels. Notably, none of the five most recent analyst actions involved a downgrade, and four out of five ratings carry bullish designations. The absence of rating changes despite CVX trading above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages suggests analysts see further upside potential or at minimum view the current price as fundamentally justified. This broad agreement among major sell-side institutions provides a supportive backdrop for the stock's near-term trajectory.
