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Chevron TexacoCVXTOP PICKJul 13, 2023Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 18, 2026. Market Open.
Took profits to rotate into sectors with higher beta. Oil stocks have come off with price of oil. Chart's been sideways, earnings disappointment. Longer term, likes the energy space with demand moving higher and supply cuts. 7.5% free cashflow yield, 4.2% dividend yield. He'd consider adding back into the portfolio.
Energy is out of favour. Very strong financial position, 11% debt to total capital. Capital investments of years ago are paying off. Great free cashflow. Trades at 7x enterprise value to EBITDA, relatively cheap. Wonderful promise on growth, and shareholder-friendly paybacks. Yield is 3.77%.
(Analysts’ price target is $185.18)
We reiterate CVX, one of the world's largest integrated energy companies, as a TOP PICK. With WTI prices high enough to generate impressive free cash flow, the company intends to focus on its primary asset in the Permian basin, where economics are well known. This allows the company to maintain a ROE over 20% and to pay a good dividend backed by a payout ratio under one-third of cash flow. We continue to recommend a tight stop at $150, looking to achieve $188 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 3.6%
(Analysts’ price target is $188.13)