Where it trades today
trading 88% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Capital discipline and commodity sensitivity matter more than top-line momentum because cash flow can swing quickly with the cycle.
- CVX trades at 20.2x earnings, well above the energy average of 10.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 20.9%, below the sector norm of 32.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- Relative performance versus XOM, COP, SLB matters here because leadership inside energy rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- CVX is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in CVX.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as XOM, COP, SLB start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for CVX come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Energy so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as XOM, COP, SLB.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for CVX. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:55 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as XOM, COP, SLB.
What Chevron Corporation does
Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations. It operates through Upstream and Downstream segments. The Upstream segment engages in the exploration for, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas; processing, liquefaction, transportation, and regasification of liquefied natural gas; transportation of crude oil through pipelines; transportation, storage, and marketing of natural gas; carbon capture and storage; and operation of a gas-to-liquids plant. The Downstream segment refines crude oil into petroleum products; markets crude oil, refined products, and lubricants; manufactures and markets renewable…
What analysts expect
CVX carries a buy consensus from 24 analysts, with an average price target of $222.67 versus $209.51 today (+6.3%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
CVX generated $209.38B in trailing revenue (53.5% year over year), with a 9.8% net margin, and $21.93B of free cash flow, against $28.55B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184.43B | $56.09B | $16.67B | $12.30B | $6.65 | $16.59B |
| 2024 | $193.41B | $56.93B | $18.92B | $17.66B | $9.76 | $15.04B |
| 2023 | $196.91B | $60.39B | $26.23B | $21.37B | $11.41 | $19.78B |
| 2022 | $235.72B | $73.98B | $39.95B | $35.47B | $18.36 | $37.63B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in energy
Volatile sector tied to oil and gas prices, includes exploration, production, and refining.
The companies it competes with
CVX beside the energy names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Chevron Corporation trades at $209.51, 3.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.49, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is CVX a good buy right now?
Chevron Corporation trades at 20.2x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 20.9% volatility.
Does CVX pay dividends?
Yes, Chevron Corporation offers a dividend yield of 3.37%. That is roughly $7.06 per share a year.
How volatile is CVX?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 20.9% and beta of 0.49, CVX is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for CVX?
The average analyst price target for Chevron Corporation (CVX) is $222.67 based on 24 analyst estimates, about 6.3% above the current price of $209.51. The published range runs from $175.00 to $245.00.
How much revenue does CVX generate?
Chevron Corporation reported $209.38B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 53.5% year over year. Net margin sits at 9.8%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.