Vega Investment Solutions Invests $10.05 Million in Chevron Corporation $CVX

Vega Investment Solutions acquired a new stake in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 59,228 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,051,000. Chevron accounts for about 1.4% of Vega Investment Solutions’ holdings, making the stock its 21st largest position.

Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Cetera Trust Company N.A acquired a new stake in Chevron during the second quarter worth approximately $246,000. Aberdeen Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chevron in the 2nd quarter valued at $537,000. Visionary Wealth Advisors acquired a new position in shares of Chevron in the 2nd quarter valued at $13,480,000. Cullen Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chevron in the 2nd quarter valued at $142,486,000. Finally, Whalen Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Chevron in the 2nd quarter valued at $2,442,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.42% of the company’s stock.

Chevron Stock Down 1.1%

CVX stock 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. Chevron Corporation has a 12 month low of $146.49 and a 12 month high of $214.71. The company has a market cap of $401.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.47, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 0.98.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The oil and gas company reported $6.06 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.55 by $0.51. Chevron had a net margin of 9.57% and a return on equity of 11.09%. The firm had revenue of $67.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $62.72 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.77 EPS. Chevron’s quarterly revenue was up 57.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that Chevron Corporation will post 16.17 earnings per share for the current year.

Chevron Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be paid a dividend of $1.78 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. This represents a $7.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.5%. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio is 68.26%.

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Chevron

In related news, insider R. Hewitt Pate sold 2,470 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $205.11, for a total transaction of $506,621.70. Following the transaction, the insider owned 10,794 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,213,957.34. This trade represents a 18.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Michael K. Wirth sold 317,100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $200.46, for a total value of $63,565,866.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 26,308 shares in the company, valued at $5,273,701.68. This trade represents a 92.34% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 1,152,582 shares of company stock worth $225,853,661 over the last three months. 0.56% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Chevron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Zacks Research lowered Chevron from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, June 8th. Bank of America lifted their target price on Chevron from $210.00 to $227.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Chevron in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Finally, Wolfe Research raised Chevron from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $210.00 target price for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $207.48.

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.