CVX

Over the past six months, Chevron's stock shares have risen approximately 20%, trading near $184 per share as of February 2026, driven by stabilized energy prices, record production growth, and stronger free cash flow resilience. In the first quarter of 2026, Chevron reported earnings of $2.2 billion, a decrease from $3.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025, largely due to a net loss of $360 million related to a legal reserve and $223 million in foreign currency effects. Worldwide and U.S. production increased by 15% and 24% respectively, partly due to the acquisition of Hess Corporation and growth in the Gulf of Mexico and Permian Basin. Revenue for Q1 2026 was $47.9 billion, up 3.5% from Q1 2025, though it missed analyst estimates. Geopolitical tensions have impacted oil prices and Chevron's stock, while signs of a possible U.S.-Iran peace deal have led to drops in oil prices. A director at Chevron, John B. Hess, sold 195,000 shares of common stock on May 6, 2026, totaling approximately $36 million.