Chevron (NYSE:CVX) Price Target Raised to $168.00

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) had its price objective lifted by equities research analysts at TD Cowen from $160.00 to $168.00 in a report issued on Monday, MarketBeat.com reports. The firm presently has a “hold” rating on the oil and gas company’s stock. TD Cowen’s price objective would suggest a potential downside of 4.95% from the stock’s current price.

CVX has been the topic of several other research reports. Citigroup cut their price target on shares of Chevron from $185.00 to $179.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 5th. Freedom Capital downgraded shares of Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $160.00 price target (down from $170.00) on shares of Chevron in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on Chevron from $174.00 to $189.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Scotiabank reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and issued a $168.00 target price on shares of Chevron in a research report on Friday, January 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $171.14.

Chevron Stock Up 3.3%

Shares of NYSE:CVX opened at $176.75 on Monday. Chevron has a 52-week low of $132.04 and a 52-week high of $177.30. The company has a market capitalization of $355.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.54, a P/E/G ratio of 12.32 and a beta of 0.70. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $156.40 and its 200-day simple moving average is $155.49. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) last announced its earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.44 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $45.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $48.18 billion. Chevron had a net margin of 6.51% and a return on equity of 8.23%. Chevron’s revenue was down 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.06 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Chevron will post 10.79 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other Chevron news, insider Alana K. Knowles sold 7,956 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.05, for a total value of $1,313,137.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 1,207 shares in the company, valued at approximately $199,215.35. This represents a 86.83% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director John B. Hess sold 275,000 shares of Chevron stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 20th. The shares were 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 in the company, valued at approximately $170,052,783.75. This trade represents a 19.60% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 645,924 shares of company stock valued at $102,079,188. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Quaker Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in 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 acquiring an additional 439 shares during the period. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. bought a new position in shares of Chevron during the 3rd quarter valued at about $34,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Chevron by 86.1% in 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 purchasing an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. lifted its stake in Chevron by 52.3% during the second quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 265 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Chevron during the third quarter worth approximately $41,000. 72.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Chevron

Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record production, strong cash flow and strategic assets (full-year Hess contribution) underpin management’s optimistic 2026 outlook and justify continued investor interest. MarketBeat highlights production gains, cash returns and targets for higher share-price highs. Chevron Earnings Hint at New Highs—Is CVX Ready to Run?
• Positive Sentiment: Chevron plans to ramp Venezuelan crude exports to the U.S. and expand Venezuela operations, which could materially boost near‑term volumes if geopolitical/legal risks are managed — a potential growth catalyst. Chevron Set to Increase Venezuelan Crude Oil Exports to the United States
• Positive Sentiment: Chevron raised its dividend 4% (annualized $7.12), marking the 39th consecutive annual increase — supports income investors and signals commitment to capital returns even as oil prices moderate. (Note: some commentary views the raise as slightly below expectations.) Chevron Hikes Its Dividend – But It’s Less Than Expected – Is CVX Stock Fully Valued?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are largely cautious: TD Cowen maintained a Hold with a $168 PT and HSBC cut to Hold with a $180 PT — signaling limited near-term upside given valuation and TCO recovery timing. Chevron: Balanced Outlook Supports Hold Rating Chevron: Solid Fundamentals but Limited Upside Justify Hold Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Minor institutional selling (Donaldson Capital trimmed ~4,307 shares) is routine rebalancing and likely not a major driver by itself. Donaldson Capital Management LLC Sells 4,307 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Chevron’s Q4 net income fell ~12.5% to $2.84B and revenue missed estimates — a reminder that lower oil prices weighed on results despite operational gains, which can cap near-term multiple expansion. Chevron Q4 2025 net income drops 12.5% to $2.84bn
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Chevron’s CFO sold about $1.28M of stock — a signal some traders watch closely and often interpreted as mildly negative near-term sentiment (but not uncommon among executives). Insider Selling: Chevron CFO Sells $1,280,780.00 in Stock

Chevron Company 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.