Woodward Diversified Capital LLC Has $7.14 Million Stock Position in Chevron Corporation $CVX

Woodward Diversified Capital LLC grew its position in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) by 8.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 45,953 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,701 shares during the period. Chevron comprises approximately 3.3% of Woodward Diversified Capital LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 4th biggest holding. Woodward Diversified Capital LLC’s holdings in Chevron were worth $7,136,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in CVX. Quaker Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in Chevron by 197.7% in the second quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 217 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 439 shares in the last quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC boosted 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 acquiring an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Chevron by 52.3% in 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 in the last quarter. GFG Capital LLC bought a new stake in Chevron during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $42,000. Finally, LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA increased its holdings in Chevron by 106.7% during the 2nd 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 in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.42% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Chevron

In other news, Director John B. Hess sold 275,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $150.75, for a total value of $41,456,250.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 1,128,045 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $170,052,783.75. This represents a 19.60% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Chevron

Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Market optimism from comments that U.S. energy firms could return to Venezuela — a reopening would give Chevron access to very large reserves and long‑term production upside. US oil giants mum after Trump says they’ll spend billions in Venezuela
• Positive Sentiment: WSJ reports Chevron is actively charting new operational approaches in Venezuela to unlock reserves, reinforcing investor hopes of material future production growth if political access is secured. Chevron Charts a New Path in Venezuela to Unlock Vast Oil Reserves
• Positive Sentiment: Political developments and U.S. statements (including from Secretary Rubio) suggesting stronger U.S. leverage in Venezuela have boosted expectations that sanctions/diplomatic barriers could ease, improving Chevron’s optionality. Rubio explains how U.S. might ‘run’ Venezuela after Maduros’ ouster
• Positive Sentiment: Investor-focused writeups continue to highlight Chevron’s dividend, yield and integrated business model as reasons for buy-and-hold interest among income investors. 2 No-Brainer High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market analyses flag Venezuela’s reserves as a reshuffling factor for energy winners/losers; outcomes depend on sanctions, contract terms and who gets first-mover advantage. Why Venezuela’s Vast Oil Reserves Could Reshape US Energy Winners And Losers — Three Stocks To Watch
• Neutral Sentiment: 67% institutional ownership underscores that large investors are already positioned in CVX, which can stabilize trading but also magnify reaction to major corporate or geopolitical news. With 67% ownership in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), institutional investors have a lot riding on the business
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and deep-dive pieces warn of execution, legal and sanction risks in Venezuela — access to reserves is uncertain and costly, which could cap upside or create episodic volatility. Chevron: Tight Spot In Venezuela
• Negative Sentiment: Critical commentary argues Venezuelan opportunities may not justify a buy — valuation, execution risk and Chevron’s modest recent share performance temper enthusiasm. Chevron Stock Up 6%. Why Venezuelan Oil May Not Make $CVX A Buy
• Negative Sentiment: Legacy project risks persist elsewhere — reporting on Chevron’s Tengiz expansion in Kazakhstan highlights operational and capital uncertainty that could weigh on near-term results. How Kazakhstan Aims to Tap More Oil Riches Below Its Grassy Plains

Chevron Stock Performance

Chevron stock opened at $155.81 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $313.73 billion, a PE ratio of 21.91, a PEG ratio of 9.76 and a beta of 0.70. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. Chevron Corporation has a 1 year low of $132.04 and a 1 year high of $168.96. The company’s 50-day moving average is $151.88 and its two-hundred day moving average is $153.09.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 31st. The oil and gas company reported $1.85 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.71 by $0.14. The company had revenue of $48.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $46.99 billion. Chevron had a net margin of 6.57% and a return on equity of 8.74%. Chevron’s revenue was down 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.48 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate 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. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 18th were issued a dividend of $1.71 per share. This represents a $6.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, November 18th. Chevron’s payout ratio is currently 96.20%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently commented on the company. Scotiabank increased their target price on Chevron from $160.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 9th. Mizuho upped their price target on shares of Chevron from $204.00 to $206.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. HSBC set a $169.00 price objective on shares of Chevron and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Finally, Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $160.00 price target (down previously from $170.00) on shares of Chevron in a report on Friday, October 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $166.00.

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.