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Key takeaways
- Chevron Corp is an oil & gas integrated business with stocks listed in the US.
- Chevron shares (CVX) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US Dollars.
- Its last market close was US$225.27 - a decrease of 2.67% over the previous week.
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How to buy shares in Chevron
- Compare share trading platforms. To buy shares in a company listed in the USA from Australia you'll need to find a trading platform that offers access to USA stock markets. Look for a platform with low brokerage and foreign exchange fees.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, which will typically include your ID and tax file number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
- Search for Chevron. Find the share by name or ticker symbol: CVX. Research its history to confirm it's an investment that matches your financial goals.
- Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until Chevron reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying using consistent intervals and amounts.
- Decide on how many to buy. At last close price of US$225.27, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimise risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of Chevron, depending on your broker.
- Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Chevron. Optimise your portfolio by tracking how your stock performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights.
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Chevron overview
Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations. It operates through Upstream and Downstream segments. The Upstream segment engages in the exploration for, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas; processing, liquefaction, transportation, and regasification of liquefied natural gas; transportation of crude oil through pipelines; transportation, storage, and marketing of natural gas; carbon capture and storage; and operation of a gas-to-liquids plant. The Downstream segment refines crude oil into petroleum products; markets crude oil, refined products, and lubricants; manufactures and markets renewable fuels; transports crude oil and refined products through pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment, and rail car; and manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, plastics for industrial uses, and fuel and lubricant additives. The company operates in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The company was formerly known as ChevronTexaco Corporation and changed its name to Chevron Corporation in May 2005. Chevron Corporation was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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Chevron share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Chevron's shares have ranged in value from as little as US$142.5105 up to US$236.48. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta measures a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market ( average) beta is 1, while Chevron's is 0.453. This would suggest that Chevron's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
Chevron financials
| Revenue TTM | US$226.3 billion |
|---|---|
| Operating margin TTM | 18.01% |
| Gross profit TTM | US$100.5 billion |
| Return on assets TTM | 5.86% |
| Return on equity TTM | 12.23% |
| Profit margin | 11.92% |
| Book value | 96.8 |
| Market capitalisation | US$444.4 billion |
| EBITDA | US$58.2 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Chevron share dividends
Dividend payout ratio: 49.4% of net profits
Recently Chevron has paid out, on average, around 49.4% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 3.02% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Chevron shareholders could enjoy a 3.02% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Chevron's case, that would currently equate to about 7.05 per share.
While Chevron's payout ratio might seem fairly standard, it's worth remembering that Chevron may be investing much of the rest of its net profits in future growth.
Chevron's next dividend payout is expected around 10 December 2026. To benefit from it's next dividend payout, you'll need to buy Chevron shares before 18 November 2026 (the "ex-dividend date").
Have Chevron's shares ever split?
Chevron's shares were split on a 2:1 basis on 13 September 2004. So if you had owned 1 share the day before the split, the next day you would own 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Chevron shares - just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 50% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Chevron shares which in turn could have impacted Chevron's share price.
Frequently asked questions
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No, Chevron Corporation (CVX) is not listed on the ASX. It’s listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the United States, so Australian investors need to use an international share trading platform that offers access to US markets.
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Yes. You can buy Chevron shares from Australia through a broker or trading platform that allows you to trade on US exchanges. You’ll need to create an account, verify your identity and deposit funds in AUD or USD before placing a trade.
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Yes. Dividends from Chevron shares are subject to Australian income tax and US withholding tax may also apply. You can usually claim a foreign income tax offset when lodging your Australian tax return to avoid being taxed twice.
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If you hold Chevron shares, dividends are typically paid directly into your brokerage account or nominated bank account. The payments are usually made in US dollars, so check if your broker automatically converts them to AUD.
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Chevron shares trade in US dollars (USD) on the NYSE. When buying from Australia, your broker may convert your Australian dollars to US dollars at the prevailing exchange rate, often including a small currency conversion fee.
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Chevron’s share price can move based on global oil and gas prices, production levels, geopolitical events, changes in demand for energy and broader market conditions. Company-specific factors like quarterly earnings and project updates also play a role.
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Chevron has a strong history of paying regular dividends and is known as a “dividend aristocrat”, meaning it has increased its payout for decades. However, like all investments, past performance doesn’t guarantee future returns and dividends can fluctuate with market conditions.
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Yes. You can get exposure to Chevron without buying its shares directly by investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that includes Chevron in its holdings, such as a global energy or S&P 500 ETF.
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Chevron shares trade on the NYSE, which is open from 9:30am to 4:00pm Eastern Time in the US. In Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), that’s typically between 11:30pm and 6:00am, depending on daylight saving changes.
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Some brokers allow you to buy fractional shares, meaning you can invest a specific dollar amount rather than purchasing a full share. This can be useful if you want exposure to Chevron without committing to the full share price.
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Currently 4.768% of Chevron shares are held by insiders and 71.2% by institutions.
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Chevron's fiscal year ends in December.
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Chevron's address is: 1400 Smith Street, Houston, TX, United States, 77002-7327
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