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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Chevron Corp (CVX) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 5171 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
2.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$444.53B
mega-cap · #1 of 15 peers
Summary
Chevron Corp (CVX) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Chevron Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Chevron Corp is a mega-cap company with a market capitalization of $444.53B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 15 Petroleum Refining issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its D/E Ratio of 0.71x is the lowest of the 13 peers that report one. Its Dividend Yield of 3.12% is the highest of the 8 peers that report one.
For CVX, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 2.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -3.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How CVX ranks among 5171 stocks
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Fundamentals · 2026-06-30
Chevron Corp (CVX) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Petroleum Refining peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CVX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $444.53B | 1/15 |
| P/E Ratio | 21.63x | 3/11 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.34x | 8/10 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% | 1/8 |
| EPS | $10.40 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $96.11 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $108.95 | – |
| FCF/Share | $13.67 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CVX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.8% | 9/10 |
| ROA | 6.2% | 6/9 |
| Gross Margin | 45.4% | 3/11 |
| Net Margin | 9.6% | 2/11 |
| EBT Margin | 14.1% | 3/11 |
| Tax Rate | 31.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CVX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.25x | 10/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.98x | 4/12 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.71x | 13/13 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.74x | 10/10 |
| Working Capital | $9.89B | 3/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CVX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $45.32B | 3/13 |
| Free Cash Flow | $27.01B | 2/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$18.31B | 7/8 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 41.0% | 6/10 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 67.8% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 12.6% | 1/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 8.5% | 3/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CVX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.65x | 9/10 |
| Receivables Turnover | 9.8x | 9/11 |
| Inventory Turnover | 11.2x | 11/11 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.0x | 11/12 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 37 days | 3/11 |
| Days Inventory | 33 days | 1/11 |
| Payables Period | 76 days | 2/9 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -6 days | 6/7 |
Income Statement
| Metric | CVX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $215.26B | 3/13 |
| Net Income | $20.59B | 2/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $5.40B | 1/9 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $117.62B | 5/11 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CVX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $7.02 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 67.5% | 1/8 |
| Shares Outstanding | 1976M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 50.1% | 3/9 |
| EPS Growth | 33.9% | 4/7 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $49.14B | 15.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $9.58B | 3.0% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $22.00B | 6.8% of assets |
| Inventory | $10.52B | 3.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $134.58B | 41.5% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $14.82B | 4.6% of assets |
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Industry Peers · Petroleum Refining
Chevron Corp (CVX) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Chevron Corp (Petroleum Refining): 15 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| CVX Chevron Corp | ▼ | $444.53B |
| COP Conocophillips | ▼ | $176.01B |
| MPC Marathon Petroleum Corp | ▶ | $134.25B |
| BP Bp Plc | ▼ | $129.61B |
| VLO Valero Energy Corp/Tx | ▼ | $127.86B |
| EQNR Equinor Asa | ▼ | $117.46B |
| PSX Phillips 66 | ▼ | $115.40B |
| IMO Imperial Oil Ltd | ▼ | $64.76B |
| YPF Ypf Sociedad Anonima | ▼ | $20.10B |
| PBF Pbf Energy Inc. | ▲ | $10.02B |
| SUN Sunoco Lp | ▶ | $9.93B |
| CVI Cvr Energy Inc | ▶ | $6.17B |
| IEP Icahn Enterprises L.P. | ▼ | $4.73B |
| DK Delek Us Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $4.69B |
| SUNC Sunococorp Llc | ▶ | $3.73B |
Where CVX sits on the market map
Energy & Transportation · Petroleum Refining
News
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FAQ
Chevron Corp (CVX) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Chevron Corp (CVX) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Chevron Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Chevron Corp stock predictions?
For CVX, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 2.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -3.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Chevron Corp forecasts updated?
Chevron Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Chevron Corp's industry peers?
15 issuers in our coverage, CVX included, share the SEC industry code Petroleum Refining. The largest are: Conocophillips (COP), Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC), Bp Plc (BP), Valero Energy Corp/Tx (VLO), Equinor Asa (EQNR), Phillips 66 (PSX).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.