Skip to main content

Chevron Corporation (CVX) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Integrated

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $193.07 — A.R:R is negative (-0.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Commodity: crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.

Chevron is an integrated energy company with upstream E&P (crude oil, natural gas, LNG) and downstream (refining, marketing, petrochemicals) operations globally. Revenue from commodity sales to industrial, transportation, and consumer markets. Closed the Hess acquisition in July... Read more

$193.07+3.7% A.UpsideScore 4.6/10#16 of 17 Oil & Gas Integrated
Stop $184.03Target $200.53(resistance)A.R:R -0.1:1
Analyst target$212.30+10.0%23 analysts
$200.53our TP
$193.07price
$212.30mean
$165
$236

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $193.07 — A.R:R is negative (-0.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Commodity: crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 53, MACD bullish. Score 4.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/6 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity no date, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Concentration risk — Commodity: crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Weak overall score: 4.6/10

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)29.2
P/E (Fwd)16.5
Mkt Cap$385.1B
EV/EBITDA11.5
Profit Mgn6.7%
ROE7.2%
Rev Growth-8.2%
Beta0.59
Dividend3.68%
Rating analysts32

Quality Signals

Piotroski F6/9

Options Flow

P/C1.36bearish
IV41%normal

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHCommoditycrude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids
    10-K Item 1A: 'An investment in the company carries significant exposure to fluctuations in global prices of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-01-30Item 5.02LOW
    Independent Directors approved 2026 executive compensation; CEO Michael Wirth base salary increased to $1,975,000. Routine annual compensation review for Named Executive Officers.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-01-27Item 5.02LOW
    Board appointed Thomas W. Horton as director effective January 27, 2026, also added to Audit Committee. No reason cited for prior vacancy.
    SEC filing →

Model-generated analysis — not investment advice. Not a registered investment advisor. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Full disclaimer

Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Revenue shrinking — -8.2% YoY. Growth thesis broken unless recovery story develops.static

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
0.5
Declining revenue: -8%

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
0.6
Quality Rank
2.1
Growth Rank
2.4
GatesA.R:R -0.1=NEGATIVEMomentum 6.9>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY NO DATESEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
53 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $177.74Resistance $204.62

Price Targets

$184
$201
A.Upside+3.9%
A.R:R-0.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-1.2% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-01 (nulld)

Verdict History

reverse chrono — latest first
Loading history...
Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVX stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $193.07 — A.R:R is negative (-0.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Commodity: crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 53, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $184.03. Score 4.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CVX stock price target?

Take-profit target: $200.53 (+3.7% upside). Prior stop was $184.03. Stop-loss: $184.03.

What are the risks of investing in CVX?

Concentration risk — Commodity: crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak overall score: 4.6/10.

Is CVX overvalued or undervalued?

Chevron Corporation trades at a P/E of 29.2 (forward 16.5). TrendMatrix value score: 6.1/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about CVX?

32 analysts cover CVX with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $212.

What does Chevron Corporation do?Chevron is an integrated energy company with upstream E&P (crude oil, natural gas, LNG) and downstream (refining,...

Chevron is an integrated energy company with upstream E&P (crude oil, natural gas, LNG) and downstream (refining, marketing, petrochemicals) operations globally. Revenue from commodity sales to industrial, transportation, and consumer markets. Closed the Hess acquisition in July 2025, adding Guyana deepwater assets.

Related stocks: PBR-A (Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrob) · TTE (TotalEnergies SE) · SU (Suncor Energy Inc.) · PBR (Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrob) · IMO (Imperial Oil Limited)