25,033 Shares in Chevron Corporation $CVX Acquired by Van Hulzen Asset Management LLC

Van Hulzen Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 25,033 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,149,000.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Midwest Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chevron in the 1st quarter valued at $25,000. Main Street Group LTD acquired a new stake in Chevron during the 1st quarter worth $28,000. Phillip James Consulting Co. acquired a new stake in Chevron during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Kilter Group LLC bought a new position in Chevron during the second quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Core Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Chevron during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Institutional investors own 72.42% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have issued reports on CVX. Wall Street Zen upgraded Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, August 8th. Zacks Research cut Chevron from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, June 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $216.00 price objective on shares of Chevron in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Bank of America boosted their price objective on Chevron from $210.00 to $227.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Barclays lowered their target price on Chevron from $216.00 to $208.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Twenty investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Chevron presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $207.48.

Insider Transactions at Chevron

In related news, CEO Michael K. Wirth sold 317,100 shares of Chevron stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $200.46, for a total value of $63,565,866.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 26,308 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,273,701.68. This trade represents a 92.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider R. Hewitt Pate sold 2,470 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $205.11, for a total value of $506,621.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 10,794 shares in the company, valued at $2,213,957.34. The trade was a 18.62% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 1,152,582 shares of company stock worth $225,853,661 in the last 90 days. 0.56% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Chevron News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Brent crude is holding near $94 a barrel amid pressure on Iran, marking a second consecutive weekly gain. Higher oil prices can improve Chevron’s upstream cash flow and earnings outlook. Chevron Rises as Iran Pressure Keeps Brent Near $94
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to favor Chevron over some major-oil peers, citing stronger 2026 earnings growth, production momentum and greater exposure to Guyana. Chevron vs. Shell: Which Energy Major Offers a Better Bet?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary highlights CVX as a long-term dividend and income candidate. Chevron and ExxonMobil both raised payouts again in 2026, although their decade-long dividend records differ in durability and yield. 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade, Starting With Chevron
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” recommendation, and Zacks lists Chevron as a stock to watch because of earnings growth and price strength. Chevron Given Consensus Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Chevron appointed Uriel “Ose” Oseguera as treasurer, replacing retiring executive Navin Mahajan. The change affects capital markets, finance and risk oversight but is not currently presented as a strategic shift. Why Is Chevron Naming a New Treasurer Worth Watching?
• Negative Sentiment: After CVX’s strong recent performance, modest profit-taking may be weighing on the stock even as higher crude prices remain supportive. Comparisons with ExxonMobil also emphasize that investors may be reassessing dividend-growth quality rather than adding aggressively at current levels. ExxonMobil vs. Chevron: Dividend Growth Comparison

Chevron Price Performance

Shares of NYSE CVX opened at $203.03 on Tuesday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $185.48 and a 200 day moving average price of $188.35. The firm has a market cap of $401.14 billion, a PE ratio of 19.47, a PEG ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.49. The company has a current ratio of 1.25, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. Chevron Corporation has a 1-year low of $146.49 and a 1-year high of $214.71.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $6.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.55 by $0.51. The firm had revenue of $67.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $62.72 billion. Chevron had a return on equity of 11.09% and a net margin of 9.57%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 57.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.77 EPS. Research analysts predict that Chevron Corporation will post 16.17 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Chevron Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be issued a dividend of $1.78 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. This represents a $7.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.5%. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 68.26%.

Chevron 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.