Chevron Corporation is a U.S.-based multinational energy company operating in the integrated oil and gas industry. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CVX.
Chevron’s operations span the full energy value chain, including exploration, production, refining, transportation, and marketing of crude oil and natural gas.
Its core business segments include:
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Upstream: Exploration and production of oil and natural gas worldwide.
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Downstream: Refining, marketing, and distribution of fuels and lubricants.
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Chemicals: Petrochemical products used in industrial and consumer applications.
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Lower-Carbon Initiatives: Investments in carbon capture, hydrogen, renewable fuels, and emerging energy technologies.
Chevron operates across North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The company continues investing in operational efficiency, deepwater projects, shale development, and lower-emission technologies.
History and Development
Chevron traces its origins to the late 19th century in California, later becoming part of Standard Oil before the company’s breakup in the early 20th century.
Following its separation, the company operated as Standard Oil of California and expanded through exploration and international development.
Major milestones included large-scale mergers that strengthened its global footprint, including acquisitions that expanded refining and upstream capacity.
In recent decades, Chevron has diversified geographically and increased investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG), deepwater exploration, and unconventional resources.
More recently, the company has emphasized capital discipline and lower-carbon investments while maintaining its role as a major integrated energy producer.
Today, Chevron remains one of the world’s leading energy companies, balancing traditional hydrocarbon operations with evolving energy transition strategies.
Additional Information
The Company Chevron Corporation (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market value of $ 366.02 Billions, having an equity of $ 192.18 Billions.
With a total of 48.200 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Energy and categorized in industry of Oil & Gas Integrated.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 184.43 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 12.30 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 29.76, a P/BV ratio of 1.90 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of CVX was at 3.72%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker CVX.