Chevron Appoints New Independent Director
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: seekingalpha
- New Board Member: Chevron has appointed Thomas W. Horton, former Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, as an independent director and member of the audit committee, aiming to enhance corporate governance with his extensive industry experience.
- Diverse Background: At 64, Horton is currently a partner at Global Infrastructure Partners and previously served as a senior advisor at Warburg Pincus, holding board positions at Walmart and General Electric, which strengthens Chevron's strategic outlook.
- Industry Influence: Horton's addition not only brings management experience from the aviation sector but may also enhance Chevron's decision-making capabilities in a complex market environment, particularly as the oil and gas industry faces uncertainties.
- Future Prospects: While Chevron seeks improved terms for its oilfield deal in Iraq, Horton's appointment could provide new perspectives and support for the company's strategic positioning in the global oil and gas market.
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: 167.500
Low
158.00
Averages
176.95
High
206.00
Current: 167.500
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.
