At the one end of the extreme spectrum of speculative investments are famous FAANG’s (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google). A lot has been said about these companies lately. There is no consensus, but you need to have a huge risk appetite and be risk-averse to have investments in these companies. On the other end of the spectrum are the so-called dividend aristocrats – blue-chip companies that pay high dividends.
As the investors are getting more and more concerned with the possibility of the market downturn, they are looking for “safer” investments. One of such candidates is Chevron. Its current dividend yield is 3.6%. It has been increasing its dividends for 31 consecutive years!
Here are the data for the latest four years:
Dividends paid in 2014: $7,928,000,000
Dividends paid in 2015: $7,992,000,000
Dividends paid in 2016: $8,032,000,000
Dividends paid in 2017: $8,132,000,000
In addition, the long-term debt of the company has been steadily decreasing over the past four years (by approximately 10 billion USD) and the balance sheet is as strong as ever.
While P/E ratio would not necessarily qualify this stock as a “value” propositions (the current TTM P/E is about 19.5), the company generates tonnes of cash (net income in 2017 was $9,195,000,000). As you are thinking about mitigating the risk of your portfolio, start thinking about dividend-paying companies.
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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