Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Off Shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX)

Key Points

• Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. disclosed he sold between $1,001 and $15,000 of Chevron stock on Dec. 24 in his "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account (filing dated Jan. 12).
• Chevron insiders have executed sizable sales recently, including CEO Michael K. Wirth selling 320,700 shares for about $52.27 million, and insiders selling 631,990 shares valued at roughly $99.7 million over the last three months.
• Chevron shares traded near their 52‑week high (around $168), and the company pays a quarterly dividend of $1.71 (annualized $6.84) for a ~4.1% yield with a dividend payout ratio of 96.2%.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX). In a filing disclosed on January 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Chevron stock on December 24th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

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• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions OTCMKTS: HESAF on 12/30/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Campbell's NASDAQ: CPB on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Tencent OTC: TCTZF on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries OTCMKTS: MHVYF on 12/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Bloom Energy NYSE: BE on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks NYSE: ANET on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global NASDAQ: COIN on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Robinhood Markets NASDAQ: HOOD on 12/24/2025.

Chevron Price Performance

Shares of NYSE CVX traded up $4.35 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $168.22. 7,592,411 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 14,478,588. Chevron Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $132.04 and a fifty-two week high of $168.96. The firm has a market cap of $338.71 billion, a PE ratio of 23.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 10.20 and a beta of 0.70. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $152.68 and a 200-day simple moving average of $153.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.86.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 31st. The oil and gas company reported $1.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.71 by $0.14. Chevron had a return on equity of 8.74% and a net margin of 6.57%.The firm had revenue of $48.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $46.99 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.48 EPS. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate that Chevron Corporation will post 10.79 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Chevron Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 18th were paid a dividend of $1.71 per share. This represents a $6.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, November 18th. Chevron's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 96.20%.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Alana K. Knowles sold 7,956 shares of Chevron stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.05, for a total value of $1,313,137.80. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 1,207 shares in the company, valued at approximately $199,215.35. The trade was a 86.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Michael K. Wirth sold 320,700 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.99, for a total value of $52,270,893.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 14,450 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,355,205.50. This represents a 95.69% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 631,990 shares of company stock valued at $99,716,808 over the last three months. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently issued reports on CVX. Scotiabank lifted their target price on Chevron from $160.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a "sector perform" rating in a report on Thursday, October 9th. Raymond James Financial reiterated an "outperform" rating and issued a $160.00 target price (down from $170.00) on shares of Chevron in a report on Friday, October 17th. Citigroup reduced their target price on shares of Chevron from $185.00 to $179.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Chevron in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Bank of America decreased their target price on Chevron from $183.00 to $180.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, December 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Chevron presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $168.14.

Institutional Trading of Chevron

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Quaker Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in Chevron by 197.7% during the second quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 217 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 439 shares during the last quarter. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Chevron during the 3rd quarter worth $34,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC grew its stake in Chevron by 86.1% in the 2nd quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 255 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 118 shares during the last quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in Chevron by 52.3% in the 2nd quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 265 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 91 shares during the period. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Chevron during the 3rd quarter worth $41,000. 72.42% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor's degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master's in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master's degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Chevron Company Profile

Chevron Corporation NYSE: CVX is an American multinational energy company engaged in virtually all aspects of the oil and gas industry. As an integrated energy firm, Chevron's core activities include upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production, midstream transportation and storage, downstream refining and marketing of fuels and lubricants, and petrochemical manufacturing through joint ventures and subsidiaries. The company markets fuels under brands such as Chevron, Texaco and Caltex and supplies a range of products and services to retail customers, industrial users and commercial fleets worldwide.

Chevron traces its corporate lineage to the early petroleum companies that eventually became Standard Oil of California and has evolved through significant mergers and restructurings, including the acquisitions of Gulf Oil and Texaco.

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