Meyer Handelman Co. cut its holdings in shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 2.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 210,370 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 5,413 shares during the period. Meyer Handelman Co.’s holdings in Chevron were worth $32,062,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in CVX. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Chevron by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 49,267 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $7,509,000 after purchasing an additional 930 shares during the last quarter. Shrier Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chevron during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $2,858,000. Brady Martz Wealth Solutions LLC boosted its position in shares of Chevron by 2.0% during the fourth quarter. Brady Martz Wealth Solutions LLC now owns 13,448 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,050,000 after buying an additional 261 shares during the last quarter. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in Chevron by 3.3% during the fourth quarter. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. now owns 57,378 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $8,745,000 after buying an additional 1,828 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Foster & Motley Inc. grew its holdings in Chevron by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. Foster & Motley Inc. now owns 37,674 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $5,742,000 after buying an additional 991 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.42% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In other Chevron news, insider R. Hewitt Pate sold 47,200 shares of Chevron stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $192.12, for a total transaction of $9,068,064.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 8,558 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,644,162.96. The trade was a 84.65% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Michael K. Wirth sold 272,624 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $189.35, for a total value of $51,621,354.40. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 31,266 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,920,217.10. This represents a 89.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 1,099,397 shares of company stock valued at $196,196,468. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Chevron Price Performance
Chevron (NYSE:CVX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $1.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.44 by $0.08. Chevron had a net margin of 6.51% and a return on equity of 7.89%. The company had revenue of $45.79 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $48.18 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.06 EPS. Chevron’s quarterly revenue was down 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Chevron Corporation will post 10.79 earnings per share for the current year.
Chevron Increases Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th were issued a dividend of $1.78 per share. This represents a $7.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, February 17th. This is a positive change from Chevron’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.71. Chevron’s payout ratio is presently 106.91%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
CVX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Chevron from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 31st. TD Cowen upped their target price on shares of Chevron from $160.00 to $168.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Chevron from $196.00 to $204.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Mizuho raised their price target on shares of Chevron from $206.00 to $217.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on shares of Chevron from $170.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $186.50.
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Trending Headlines about Chevron
Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Higher oil and gas prices improves near‑term revenue/cash flow potential for integrated producers like Chevron; markets closed March with a historic monthly oil-price surge. Oil Prices Post Biggest Monthly Surge in History
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron announced a partnership with Libya’s National Oil Corporation to assess offshore exploration, which could unlock reserves and future production upside. Chevron Partners With Libya’s NOC to Unlock Offshore Potential
- Positive Sentiment: Microsoft is reportedly in talks with Chevron and Engine No. 1 about a roughly $7 billion Texas power plant project — this signals Chevron’s involvement in large-scale power/energy-transition infrastructure and potential new revenue streams. Microsoft in talks with Chevron, Engine No. 1 about $7B Texas power plant – Bloomberg
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street interest and analyst support remain; J.P. Morgan and other coverage highlight Chevron’s strong cash‑flow profile (Tengizchevroil ramp-up), and Berkshire Hathaway remains a large shareholder — factors that support investor demand. Chevron: Leveraging Tengizchevroil’s Ramp-Up and Long-Lived Franchise Strength…
- Neutral Sentiment: Chevron announced senior leadership changes framed as operational and safety-focused; these typically matter more for long-term execution than for immediate stock moves. Chevron Announces Senior Leadership Changes
- Neutral Sentiment: There are bullish commentary pieces suggesting momentum and buy-the-dip interest, but these are sentiment/analysis items rather than company-specific catalysts. Oil Prices Are Near Multiyear Highs. Here’s the Best Energy Stock to Buy With $1,000.
- Negative Sentiment: Wheatstone LNG downstream assets in Western Australia suffered extensive cyclone damage; Chevron says the facility will be offline for a number of weeks — lost volumes, repair costs and operational uncertainty are near-term negatives for earnings and cash flow. Chevron’s downstream assets at Wheatstone gas facility suffer extensive damage due to cyclone
- Negative Sentiment: Chevron warned it may be forced to close California gas plants within a decade under current state policy — a regulatory risk that could reduce refining and power assets in a key domestic market. ‘We Won’t Be Able To Make It’ — After 140 Years In California, Chevron May Have To Close Its Gas Plants
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.
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