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23 Jun 2026, 17:47 UTC · 1h ago
Prediction: Chevron Could See a 13% Drop as Oil Slips
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24/7 Wall Street
23 Jun 2026, 17:47 UTC · 1h ago
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WTI crude oil prices fell 22.3% over the past month, currently trading around $84.65 per barrel. — Significant declines in the underlying commodity price directly compress margins and earnings for oil majors like Chevron.
-0.60Chevron's Q1 2026 free cash flow turned negative at -$1.55 billion, with the net debt ratio rising to 17.9%. — A swing to negative free cash flow and increasing leverage indicate deteriorating short-term financial health.
-0.40Chevron achieved record production of 3,858 MBOED in Q1 2026, a 15% year-over-year increase driven by Hess integration. — Increased production scale and successful integration of assets provide a structural growth tailwind for earnings.
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The EIA forecasts Brent crude prices will fall to $79 per barrel by 2027. — Long-term pricing forecasts suggesting further decline put downward pressure on future valuation multiples.
-0.30Chevron returned $27.1 billion to shareholders in 2025 and raised its dividend for the 39th consecutive year. — Consistent capital returns and dividend growth provide a valuation floor and attract income-focused investors.
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Described as having staged a powerful rebound in 2026.
The analyst maintains a 'hold' rating with a price target below the current market price, citing WTI price drops and tightening risk-reward.
Listed as a 'buy' in a comparison with Chevron.
Mentioned positively regarding a data center power deal in West Texas.
Mentioned as a historical success story for an analyst, though not the primary focus of the current analysis.
[a_to_b] Chevron is integrating Hess, as evidenced by references to Hess synergies and integration.
[mutual] Both are presented as major integrated oil companies and compared in analyst evaluations.
[mutual] Both companies are analyzed as peers within the energy sector reacting to WTI crude prices.
[a_to_b] Chevron has a data center power deal with Microsoft in West Texas.
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