Chevron (CVX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$157.90 +2.35 (+1.51%)

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Chevron - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
8

Buy
11

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Chevron in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 22 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for CVX.

Consensus Price Target

$163.95
3.83% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Chevron, the average price target is $163.95. The highest price target for CVX is $197.00, while the lowest price target for CVX is $124.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.83% from the current price of $157.90.

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CVX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/22/24 to 8/22/25	1 Month Ago 7/23/24 to 7/23/25	3 Months Ago 5/24/24 to 5/24/25	1 Year Ago 8/23/23 to 8/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$163.95	$162.13	$160.24	$183.82
Forecasted Upside	3.83% Upside	5.99% Upside	17.25% Upside	26.08% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

CVX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CVX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Chevron Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Chevron	Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.36	2.64	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	3.83% Upside	52.09% Upside	9.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CVX News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/20/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	Josh Silverstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$186.00 ➝ $197.00	+28.92%
8/20/2025	Melius Research 0 of 5 stars	James West Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$155.00	+1.84%
8/18/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	Ryan Todd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$164.00 ➝ $168.00	+7.33%
8/4/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$174.00	+14.98%
8/4/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$150.00 ➝ $155.00	+2.43%
8/1/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Roger Read Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$178.00	+17.30%
8/1/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
7/31/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Richardson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$180.00	+17.13%
7/18/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
7/15/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight
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7/11/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Cheng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$143.00 ➝ $160.00	+3.14%
5/13/2025	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Fustier Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/13/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Nitin Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$188.00 ➝ $186.00	+30.84%
5/13/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kim Fustier Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$176.00 ➝ $158.00	+11.66%
5/6/2025	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Eisenmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Sell	$130.00	-4.04%
4/23/2025	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Low Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Sell	$156.00 ➝ $124.00	-9.66%
4/15/2025	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Cautious
2/4/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Neal Dingmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$164.00 ➝ $160.00	+4.55%
2/3/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Biraj Borkhataria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$175.00 ➝ $175.00	+16.16%
11/26/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Syme Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$145.00 ➝ $185.00	+15.35%
10/17/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$168.00	+12.99%
7/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Margolin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Strong-Buy ➝ Peer Perform
7/17/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Brackett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	$183.00 ➝ $167.00	+5.85%
4/1/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy

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Should I Buy Chevron Stock? CVX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, August 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Chevron pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Chevron
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Chevron:

The current stock price is around $152.90, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
Chevron recently reported earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, indicating strong operational performance and potential for future growth.
The company has a solid dividend yield of approximately 4.5%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
Chevron's low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16 suggests a strong balance sheet, which can be attractive to risk-averse investors.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with several recent upgrades, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.

Chevron
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Chevron for these reasons:

The company's revenue has decreased by 12.4% year-over-year, which may raise concerns about its growth prospects.
Chevron's payout ratio is high at 88.03%, suggesting that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, which could limit reinvestment in the business.
Market analysts have issued a mix of ratings, with some maintaining a "Hold" or "Sell" stance, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
Fluctuations in oil prices can significantly impact Chevron's profitability, making it vulnerable to market volatility.
The company operates in a highly competitive industry, which may pose challenges in maintaining market share and profitability.

CVX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Chevron is $163.95, with a high forecast of $197.00 and a low forecast of $124.00.
: 22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Chevron in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" CVX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CVX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Chevron's stock has a predicted upside of 3.83% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Chevron has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, Melius, Melius Research, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Raymond James Financial, Scotiabank, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Chevron less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Chevron is Hold while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CVX compares to other companies.

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Chevron (CVX) Stock Forecast & Price Target