ExxonMobil and Chevron: Reliable Dividend Stocks
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Fool
- Dividend Growth Ability: ExxonMobil has increased its dividend for over 40 years, while Chevron has a streak exceeding 30 years, demonstrating their capacity to provide stable returns in a volatile energy market, appealing to income-seeking investors.
- Attractive Dividend Yields: With a dividend yield of 3% for ExxonMobil and 4.1% for Chevron, compared to a mere 1.1% for the S&P 500, these stocks present an appealing option for investors looking for reliable income.
- Strong Financial Health: Both companies boast debt-to-equity ratios of 0.16 and 0.22, respectively, significantly lower than their peers, indicating their ability to sustain operations and dividends during downturns, enhancing their resilience.
- Investment Opportunity: Investing $500 in either company allows investors to purchase approximately three shares of ExxonMobil or two shares of Chevron, leveraging their stable dividend yields to add value to their portfolios.
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: 169.050
Low
158.00
Averages
176.95
High
206.00
Current: 169.050
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.
