Technical Analysis
Based on the technical analysis, CVX is currently trading at $155.65, showing a bearish trend in the short term. The stock has formed a descending triangle pattern with resistance at $157.47 and support at $152.40. The RSI at 55.68 indicates neutral momentum, though trending towards oversold territory .
News Impact
Recent news has mixed implications for CVX:
Bank of America has included CVX in their top stock picks for 2025, indicating institutional confidence in the company's prospects.
A minor operational incident in Angola involving an oil sheen has been reported, though operations remain normal with minimal impact (estimated 4.8 barrels released).
The company received a high rating of 93% from Validea's P/E/Growth Investor model, suggesting strong fundamentals.
Price Prediction for Next Week
Based on technical indicators and news sentiment:
Price Target: Expect CVX to trade between $152.41 and $157.47 next week, with a likely target of $154.00.
Trading Recommendation
SELL with the following rationale:
The stock is showing weakness in the short term despite positive fundamental backdrop. Traders should consider taking short positions with strict stop-loss management.
The price of CVX is predicted to go up 19.38%, based on the high correlation periods with FTCI. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 97.87%.
CVX
FTCI
Year
CVX Price Forecast($)
Potential Return(%)
2025
148.330
0.320
2026
165.000
11.600
2027
165.000
11.600
2028
180.000
21.750
2029
190.000
29.020
2030
180.000
22.230
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Price Target
$145 → $185
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Price Target
$168
Upside
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Price Target
$180 → $163
Upside
+8.23%