Chevron Corporation’s latest fourth quarter earnings report beat estimates as the company saw a 20% rise in EPS to $1.95, though quarterly revenue fell short of estimates -- $42.35 billion versus an estimated $46.13 billion.
The company’s net oil-equivalent production also grew more than 7% in 2018 to a record 2.93 million barrels per day.
Total earnings for 2018’s fourth quarter, including $2.02 billion in tax benefits related to U.S. tax reform, stood at $3.7 billion ($1.95 per share – diluted) compared to $3.1 billion ($1.64 per share – diluted) in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Sales and other operating revenues for the fourth quarter 2018 stood at $40 billion, compared to $36 billion in the year-ago period.
According to several analysts, the company has focused on a clear strategy to attract investors. For example, the company has resumed its share buyback program with sufficient cash and cash equivalents at its disposal - a planned rate of ~$3 billion annually for the foreseeable future. At the year-end, balances of cash, cash equivalents, time deposits and marketable securities for Chevron totaled $10.3 billion, an increase of $5.5 billion from 2017. Total debt at December's end stood at $34.5 billion, a decrease of $4.3 billion from a year earlier. This is expected to provide the company with the required financial flexibility.
Looking ahead, cash flow is expected to rise owing to improving oil prices, cost-cutting and increased production during the next five years.
Additionally, Chevron is currently following a conservative approach to capex, and it is expected that 70% of the company’s expenditure will translate into free cash flow in 2019.
CVX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In 20 of 28 cases where CVX's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 05, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on CVX as a result. In 55 of 90 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 61%.
Following a +1.60% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CVX advanced for three days, in 239 of 385 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 199 of 347 cases where CVX Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 57%.
The 10-day RSI Indicator for CVX moved out of overbought territory on September 16, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 21 of the 42 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 50%.
The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for CVX turned negative on September 16, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 52 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 23 of the 52 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 44%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CVX declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 40%.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 9 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 28, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 39 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 41 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CVX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 44 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.132) is normal, around the industry mean (1.887). P/E Ratio (19.862) is within average values for comparable stocks, (16.521). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.903) is also within normal values, averaging (1.088). Dividend Yield (0.034) settles around the average of (0.035) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.004) is also within normal values, averaging (3.764).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 63 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly weaker than average sales and a marginally profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a company which explores and refines oil and natural gas
Industry IntegratedOil