Erste Asset Management GmbH cut its position in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 41.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 29,532 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 21,288 shares during the period. Erste Asset Management GmbH’s holdings in Chevron were worth $4,537,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Core Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chevron during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Strategic Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chevron during the fourth quarter worth $33,000. Daytona Street Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chevron during the fourth quarter worth $44,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. bought a new position in Chevron in the third quarter valued at $49,000. Finally, Maseco LLP bought a new position in Chevron in the fourth quarter valued at $49,000. Institutional investors own 72.42% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In other Chevron news, insider R. Hewitt Pate sold 40,200 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $213.30, for a total value of $8,574,660.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 8,638 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,842,485.40. This trade represents a 82.31% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director John B. Hess sold 380,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $193.20, for a total transaction of $73,416,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 278,045 shares in the company, valued at approximately $53,718,294. This represents a 57.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders sold 615,200 shares of company stock worth $118,022,760. Insiders own 0.56% of the company’s stock.
Chevron Price Performance
Chevron (NYSE:CVX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.00 by $0.41. Chevron had a net margin of 5.79% and a return on equity of 6.90%. The business had revenue of $47.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $51.86 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.18 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that Chevron Corporation will post 15.74 EPS for the current year.
Chevron Announces Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 19th will be issued a $1.78 dividend. This represents a $7.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 19th. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 123.40%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities research analysts have commented on CVX shares. Scotiabank boosted their price target on shares of Chevron from $168.00 to $187.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Chevron from $218.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Chevron from $212.00 to $214.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of Chevron from $192.00 to $213.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Mizuho increased their price objective on shares of Chevron from $225.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $205.70.
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Key Headlines Impacting Chevron
Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron is being highlighted as a long-term, income-focused energy name thanks to its dependable dividend profile and resilient business model, which supports investor interest in the stock. Want Income? Buy These 3 Top Energy Dividend Stocks Now
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to point to Chevron as a top stock for the long term, reinforcing the view that the company remains one of the stronger large-cap energy holdings. Why Chevron (CVX) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron is also being included among energy stocks positioned to benefit from rising power demand tied to the AI buildout, which could support future energy demand and sector sentiment. 3 Energy Stocks Built for the AI Power Boom—And Beyond (CVX)
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron’s push to advance a large $13.8 billion unconventional oil project in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta basin could be a meaningful long-term growth driver if approved. Chevron Advances Unconventional Oil Project in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles note renewed investor interest in Chevron and broader energy stocks, but these are more commentary-driven than company-specific catalysts. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Chevron Corporation (CVX) is a Trending Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: A feature on Chevron’s dividend reinvestment performance underscores the company’s long-term wealth-building history, but it is not a new operational catalyst. How Chevron Turned $1,000 Into $3,500 With Reinvested Dividends
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.
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