Chevron Acquires Hess for $55 Billion, Projects 10% Annual Free Cash Flow Growth
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Fool
- Chevron Acquisition: Chevron's $55 billion acquisition of Hess enhances its production capabilities in the Stabroek Block off Guyana, with management projecting a 10% annual growth in free cash flow over the next five years to support ongoing dividend increases.
- Enterprise Products Partners: As one of North America's largest midstream companies with over 50,000 miles of pipelines, Enterprise Products Partners offers a robust dividend yield of 6.54%, providing investors with reliable income amid rising U.S. oil and gas production.
- Enbridge Diversification: Enbridge's diversified operations in the energy sector, including a significant midstream business and renewable energy projects, yield a solid 5.59% dividend, with expectations for mid-single-digit growth as new projects come online.
- Industry Stability: Despite the inherent volatility in the oil and gas sector, these companies maintain dividend payments through diversified operations and stable cash flows, making them attractive to long-term investors seeking dependable income.
Analyst Views on CVX
Wall Street analysts forecast CVX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CVX is 176.95 USD with a low forecast of 158.00 USD and a high forecast of 206.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
19 Analyst Rating
15 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 166.660
Low
158.00
Averages
176.95
High
206.00
Current: 166.660
Low
158.00
Averages
176.95
High
206.00
About CVX
Chevron Corporation is an integrated energy company. The Company produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance its business and industry. The Company’s segments include Upstream and Downstream. Upstream operations consist primarily of exploring for, developing, producing and transporting crude oil and natural gas; liquefaction, transportation and regasification associated with LNG; transporting crude oil by major international oil export pipelines; processing, transporting, storage and marketing of natural gas; carbon capture and storage; and a gas-to-liquids plant. Downstream operations consist primarily of the refining of crude oil into petroleum products; marketing crude oil, refined products, and lubricants; manufacturing and marketing of renewable fuels, and transporting of crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment and rail car.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
