Talbot Financial LLC Has $23.90 Million Position in Chevron Corporation $CVX

Talbot Financial LLC lifted its stake in shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) by 4.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 153,927 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,879 shares during the quarter. Chevron accounts for about 2.0% of Talbot Financial LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 13th largest position. Talbot Financial LLC’s holdings in Chevron were worth $23,903,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Quaker Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Chevron by 197.7% during the second quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 217 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 439 shares during the last quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC grew its position in Chevron by 86.1% during the 2nd quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 255 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 118 shares during the last quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in Chevron by 52.3% during the 2nd quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 265 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 91 shares during the last quarter. GFG Capital LLC acquired a new position in Chevron in the 2nd quarter worth about $42,000. Finally, LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA raised its position in Chevron by 106.7% in the second quarter. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA now owns 310 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 160 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 72.42% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

CVX has been the topic of several research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Chevron from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $160.00 price target (down from $170.00) on shares of Chevron in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Chevron in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Bank of America reduced their price objective on shares of Chevron from $183.00 to $180.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Chevron currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $166.00.

Insider Activity at Chevron

In related news, Director John B. Hess sold 275,000 shares of the firm’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 transaction of $41,456,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 1,128,045 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $170,052,783.75. This trade represents a 19.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.21% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Chevron Trading Up 0.0%

NYSE:CVX opened at $147.74 on Friday. Chevron Corporation has a 52 week low of $132.04 and a 52 week high of $168.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 1.15. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $152.31 and its 200-day moving average is $152.37. The firm has a market cap of $297.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.78, a P/E/G ratio of 8.77 and a beta of 0.68.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) last released its earnings results on Friday, October 31st. The oil and gas company reported $1.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.71 by $0.14. The business had revenue of $48.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $46.99 billion. Chevron had a net margin of 6.57% and a return on equity of 8.74%. Chevron’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.48 earnings per share. Equities analysts expect that Chevron Corporation will post 10.79 earnings per share for the current year.

Chevron Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 18th were given a dividend of $1.71 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, November 18th. This represents a $6.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.6%. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio is presently 96.20%.

Key Stores Impacting Chevron

Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Chevron sealed a five‑year LNG supply deal to deliver 2 billion cubic meters to Hungary, adding near‑term contracted export volumes and European revenue diversification away from Russian gas. This supports steady cash flow and strengthens Chevron’s European foothold. Chevron to Export 2 Billion Cubic Meters of LNG to Hungary
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and retail outlets argue Chevron can generate strong free cash flow if energy prices remain elevated through 2030, supporting capital spending, dividends and buybacks even in moderately lower-price scenarios — a bullish operating-profile narrative for long-term income investors. Why Chevron Could Thrive If Energy Prices Stay Elevated Through 2030
• Positive Sentiment: Television commentator Jim Cramer publicly recommended sticking with Chevron and expressed confidence in CEO Mike Wirth’s ability to deliver results — a high‑profile endorsement that can buoy retail sentiment. Jim Cramer on Chevron: “I Would Stick With It”
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting Chevron as one of Berkshire Hathaway’s “dividend aristocrats” underscores its track record of shareholder returns and may attract income‑focused or dividend‑growth investors. Inside Berkshire’s Dividend Aristocrats: Bank of America, Chevron, and Coca‑Cola
• Positive Sentiment: Benzinga reports Chevron is named among participants in a high‑stakes nuclear/fusion play alongside big tech and finance firms — signalling investments in low‑carbon technologies and potential long‑term strategic optionality. Trump Media Fusion Deal: Donald Trump Joins Google, Chevron, Goldman Sachs In High‑Stakes Nuclear Energy Play
• Neutral Sentiment: Forbes examines whether Chevron’s attractive cash‑return profile is being masked by its Venezuela exposure — a balanced read that highlights strong returns but flags political and sanction risks investors should price in. Is Venezuela Risk Masking Chevron’s Strong Cash‑Return Profile?
• Negative Sentiment: Reporting shows Chevron continues operations in Venezuela despite rising U.S.–Venezuela tensions, which raises sanction, legal and operational risks that could disrupt production or exports. That geopolitical exposure is a potential downside catalyst. Chevron keeps working in Venezuela amid tensions with U.S.
• Negative Sentiment: Some sanctioned oil vessels are diverting from Venezuela after threats of a blockade, indicating potential logistical and export disruptions tied to the geopolitical situation that could indirectly affect Chevron’s Venezuela operations. Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade

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.