機構投資人第四季增持雪佛龍控股

Institutional Investors Increase Holdings in Chevron During Fourth Quarter

機構投資人第四季增持雪佛龍

According to recent disclosures filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Pinnacle Associates Ltd. significantly increased its stake in Chevron Co. (NYSE: CVX) during the fourth quarter of 2022. The fund acquired an additional 18,945 shares, bringing its total holdings to 170,957 shares, valued at approximately $25.5 million at the end of the reporting period.

根據最近向美國證券交易委員會(SEC) 提交的披露信息，Pinnacle Associates Ltd. 在2022 年第四季度大幅增持了雪佛龍公司（NYSE: CVX）的股份。該基金額外購買了18,945 股股票，使其總數達到截至報告期末，該公司持有的股份增至 170,957 股，價值約為 2,550 萬美元。

This move mirrors a broader trend among institutional investors. Life Planning Partners Inc. initiated a new position in Chevron valued at approximately $192,000 during the same period. Culbertson A N & Co. Inc. expanded its holdings by 0.5%, now owning 50,284 shares worth $7.5 million.

此舉反映了機構投資者更廣泛的趨勢。 Life Planning Partners Inc. 同期在雪佛龍設立了一個價值約 192,000 美元的新職位。 Culbertson A N & Co. Inc. 增持 0.5%，目前持有 50,284 股，價值 750 萬美元。

Lederer & Associates Investment Counsel CA aggressively increased its holdings by 91.0%, acquiring 4,507 additional shares and now owning a total of 9,461 shares worth $1.4 million. Woodmont Investment Counsel LLC augmented its position by 8.4%, holding 104,222 shares valued at $15.5 million. Griffin Asset Management Inc. also expanded its stake by 3.3%, owning 73,981 shares worth $11.0 million.

Lederer & Associates Investment Counsel CA 積極增持 91.0%，購買了 4,507 股額外股份，目前總共擁有 9,461 股，價值 140 萬美元。 Woodmont Investment Counsel LLC 的持股增加了 8.4%，持有 104,222 股，價值 1,550 萬美元。 Griffin Asset Management Inc. 的持股比例也增加了 3.3%，持有 73,981 股，價值 1,100 萬美元。

Collectively, institutional investors now hold 72.42% of Chevron's outstanding shares, highlighting their confidence in the company's long-term prospects.

目前，機構投資者總共持有雪佛龍已發行股票的 72.42%，凸顯了他們對公司長期前景的信心。

Chevron Stock Performance and Financial Results

雪佛龍股票表現與財務業績

Chevron's stock closed Friday's trading session at $157.74, marking a gain of $1.39. Despite trading slightly below its 50-day simple moving average of $152.23, it is above its 200-day simple moving average of $152.57. The company has a solid financial profile, with a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.27, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.

雪佛龍股票週五交易日收在 157.74 美元，上漲 1.39 美元。儘管交易價格略低於 152.23 美元的 50 天簡單移動平均線，但仍高於 152.57 美元的 200 天簡單移動平均線。該公司財務狀況穩健，速動比率為1.01，流動比率為1.27，負債股本比率為0.13。

On February 2nd, Chevron reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022. The company surpassed analysts' expectations by posting earnings per share (EPS) of $3.45, beating the consensus estimate of $3.19. Revenue for the quarter reached $47.18 billion, though it fell short of the anticipated $50.93 billion.

2 月 2 日，雪佛龍公佈了 2022 年第四季強勁的財務業績。該公司公佈的每股盈餘 (EPS) 為 3.45 美元，超出了分析師的預期，超出了市場普遍預期的 3.19 美元。該季度營收達到 471.8 億美元，但低於預期的 509.3 億美元。

Despite the revenue shortfall, Chevron remains optimistic about its prospects for the current year. Sell-side analysts project EPS of $13.04 for 2023.

儘管收入不足，雪佛龍仍對其今年的前景持樂觀態度。賣方分析師預計 2023 年每股收益為 13.04 美元。

Dividend Increase and Analyst Sentiment

股利增加和分析師情緒

Chevron recently announced a quarterly dividend increase to $1.63 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of February 16th. This represents a boost from the previous dividend of $1.51 and translates to an annualized dividend yield of 4.13%. The dividend payout ratio stands at 57.39%.

雪佛龍最近宣布將季度股息提高至每股 1.63 美元，支付給截至 2 月 16 日登記在冊的股東。這比之前 1.51 美元的股息有所增加，年化股息殖利率為 4.13%。股利支付率為57.39%。

Several equity research analysts have weighed in on Chevron's prospects. Mizuho upgraded its price target from $195.00 to $200.00 and maintained a "buy" rating. However, DZ Bank downgraded the stock from "buy" to "hold" and set a price objective of $160.00. UBS Group lowered its target price from $194.00 to $185.00 but retained a "buy" rating.

幾位股票研究分析師對雪佛龍的前景進行了評估。瑞穗將目標價從 195.00 美元上調至 200.00 美元，並維持「買入」評級。然而，DZ Bank 將股票評級從“買入”下調至“持有”，並將目標價設定為 160.00 美元。瑞銀集團將目標價從 194.00 美元下調至 185.00 美元，但保留「買入」評級。

Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Chevron from "hold" to "buy" and set a price target of $184.00. Conversely, Scotiabank downgraded the stock from "sector outperform" to "sector perform" and lowered its price target to $170.00.

傑富瑞金融集團 (Jefferies Financial Group) 將雪佛龍評級從“持有”上調至“買入”，並將目標價定為 184.00 美元。相反，豐業銀行將該股評級從“跑贏行業”下調至“跑贏行業”，並將目標價下調至 170.00 美元。

Overall, seven investment analysts rate Chevron as a "hold," while eleven recommend a "buy." The consensus rating is "Moderate Buy," with an average price target of $180.39.

總體而言，七位投資分析師將雪佛龍評為“持有”，而十一位分析師則建議“買入”。一致評級為“適度買入”，平均目標價為 180.39 美元。

Company Overview

公司簡介

Chevron Corporation is a multinational energy company engaged in integrated energy and chemicals operations worldwide. Through its subsidiaries, the company explores, develops, produces, and transports crude oil and natural gas. It also processes, liquefies, transports, and regasifies liquefied natural gas.

雪佛龍公司是一家跨國能源公司，在全球範圍內從事綜合能源和化學品業務。該公司透過其子公司勘探、開發、生產和運輸原油和天然氣。它還加工、液化、運輸和再氣化液化天然氣。

Chevron's operations extend to carbon capture and storage and a gas-to-liquids plant. The company operates in various segments, including upstream (exploration, production, and transportation) and downstream (refining, marketing, and chemicals).

雪佛龍的業務擴展到碳捕獲和儲存以及天然氣液化工廠。該公司經營多個領域，包括上游（勘探、生產和運輸）和下游（煉油、行銷和化學品）。