Why I’m Rating Chevron a Buy
- Felix Ouma

- May 5
- 8 min read
Summary
As Chevron enters 2026, it boasts record production levels, an enhanced upstream portfolio, and a balance sheet that allows for continued investment and shareholder returns.
The key narrative extends beyond oil prices, encompassing a combination of cash flow from the Permian Basin, growth in the Gulf of America, the Tengiz expansion, Hess synergies, and prudent capital expenditure.
Despite recent successes, Chevron remains appealing compared to Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips when considering valuation alongside portfolio quality, dividend reliability, and disciplined cash returns.
The primary risk continues to be commodity prices. If oil prices, refining margins, or project execution fall short, the stock may stagnate, although the business is now more robust than it was a few years ago.




