Capital Budget Announcement: Recent chatter on social media has been buzzing about Chevron Corporation's 2026 capital budget, set at $18 to $19 billion, with a significant focus on U.S. operations. Many are intrigued by the company’s strategic shift to prioritize returns over aggressive growth. This move has sparked varied opinions among followers.
Stock Buyback Plans: Another hot topic is Chevron’s plan to execute $10 to $20 billion in annual stock buybacks through 2030. Discussions highlight optimism around this commitment to shareholder value, though some express concerns about potential workforce reductions. The debate remains lively as investors weigh the long-term implications.
Energy Demand Outlook: Lastly, there’s growing interest in Chevron’s role in meeting rising energy demands, especially with projects tied to AI and data centers. Social media reflects a sense of curiosity about how these ventures could shape the company’s future. The conversation continues to evolve with each new update.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Chevron Corporation Insider Trading Activity
Chevron Corporation insiders have traded $CVX stock on the open market 9 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 9 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CVX stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- JOHN B HESS has made 0 purchases and 7 sales selling 925,000 shares for an estimated $142,113,099.
- JEFF B GUSTAVSON (Vice President) sold 9,325 shares for an estimated $1,401,282
- ALANA K KNOWLES (VP and Controller) sold 3,978 shares for an estimated $636,480
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
Chevron Corporation Revenue
Chevron Corporation had revenues of $48.2B in Q3 2025. This is a decrease of -1.55% from the same period in the prior year.
You can track CVX financials on Quiver Quantitative's CVX stock page.
Chevron Corporation Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $CVX stock 7 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 4 have been purchases and 3 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CVX stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- REPRESENTATIVE MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE purchased up to $15,000 on 10/24.
- REPRESENTATIVE GILBERT RAY CISNEROS, JR. purchased up to $15,000 on 10/17.
- SENATOR SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO sold up to $15,000 on 10/17.
- REPRESENTATIVE JULIE JOHNSON has traded it 2 times. They made 1 purchase worth up to $15,000 on 07/25 and 1 sale worth up to $15,000 on 08/14.
- REPRESENTATIVE LISA C. MCCLAIN has traded it 2 times. They made 1 purchase worth up to $15,000 on 06/17 and 1 sale worth up to $15,000 on 06/24.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
Chevron Corporation Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 2,220 institutional investors add shares of Chevron Corporation stock to their portfolio, and 1,442 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- KINGSTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS TEXAS, LLC removed 83,714,936 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $13,000,092,411
- VANGUARD GROUP INC added 27,961,463 shares (+17.9%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $4,342,135,589
- BLACKROCK, INC. added 20,111,617 shares (+16.9%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $3,123,133,003
- STATE STREET CORP added 12,789,399 shares (+9.1%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $1,986,065,770
- ROYAL BANK OF CANADA removed 10,272,080 shares (-47.8%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $1,595,151,303
- UBS AM, A DISTINCT BUSINESS UNIT OF UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC added 8,813,137 shares (+104.7%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $1,368,592,044
- GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC added 6,638,191 shares (+18.0%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $1,030,844,680
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
Chevron Corporation Government Contracts
We have seen $123,865,507 of award payments to $CVX over the last year.
Here are some of the awards which we have have seen pay out the most over the last year:
- 8511458475!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION: $4,380,984
- 8511168157!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION: $4,202,800
- 8511213332!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION: $4,042,842
- 8511168299!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION: $4,002,667
- 8511344384!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION: $3,955,291
To track government contracts to publicy traded companies, check out Quiver Quantitative's government contracts dashboard.
Chevron Corporation Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $CVX in the last several months. We have seen 9 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- HSBC issued a "Buy" rating on 12/01/2025
- Wells Fargo issued a "Overweight" rating on 11/14/2025
- Morgan Stanley issued a "Overweight" rating on 11/13/2025
- Piper Sandler issued a "Overweight" rating on 11/13/2025
- Mizuho issued a "Outperform" rating on 11/13/2025
- Raymond James issued a "Outperform" rating on 10/17/2025
- B of A Securities issued a "Buy" rating on 09/10/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Chevron Corporation, check out Quiver Quantitative's $CVX forecast page.
Chevron Corporation Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $CVX recently. We have seen 13 analysts offer price targets for $CVX in the last 6 months, with a median target of $178.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Jean Ann Salisbury from B of A Securities set a target price of $180.0 on 12/11/2025
- Kim Fustier from HSBC set a target price of $169.0 on 12/01/2025
- Sam Margolin from Wells Fargo set a target price of $196.0 on 11/14/2025
- Ryan Todd from Piper Sandler set a target price of $168.0 on 11/13/2025
- Devin McDermott from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $180.0 on 11/13/2025
- Nitin Kumar from Mizuho set a target price of $204.0 on 11/13/2025
- Justin Jenkins from Raymond James set a target price of $160.0 on 10/17/2025
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