Chevron Corporation

CVX · Energy

About Chevron Corporation (CVX)

Chevron Corporation is a Oil & Gas Integrated company operating in the Energy sector.

CVX trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Integrated

Key Statistics

Current Price
$235.52
Market Cap
$459.50B
52-Week High
$236.48
52-Week Low
$146.49
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Integrated

$1,000 Invested in Chevron Corporation (CVX)

1 Year
$1,595
+59%
3 Years
$1,725
+73%
5 Years
$2,528
+153%
10 Years
$3,545
+254%
Since IPO
$778,489
+77749%

How much would $1,000 invested in CVX be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in CVX 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Chevron Corporation (CVX) in 2025 would be worth $1,595 as of November 2026, representing a +59.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CVX 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Chevron Corporation (CVX) in 2023 would be worth $1,725 as of November 2026, representing a +72.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CVX 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Chevron Corporation (CVX) in 2021 would be worth $2,528 as of November 2026, representing a +152.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CVX 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Chevron Corporation (CVX) in 2016 would be worth $3,545 as of November 2026, representing a +254.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CVX at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Chevron Corporation (CVX) at IPO would be worth $778,489 as of November 2026, representing a +77748.9% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.08%
Positive Months
437
56% of 777
Negative Months
332
43% of 777
Data Period
64+ years
777 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 1980 (+36.3%)
Best month on avg: April (+2.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-22.4%)
Worst month on avg: June (-0.5%)

Over the past 64+ years (777 months), Chevron Corporation (CVX) has averaged a monthly return of +1.08% with a median return of +1.09%. The stock had 437 positive months (56%) and 332 negative months (43%). The best month in CVX's history was November 1980 with a +36.3% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -22.4%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.6%), and June the weakest (-0.5%).

CVX's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1980 with a cumulative return of +69.9%, and the worst was 1974 at -34.2%.

Annual Returns

Over 64 years of trading history, Chevron Corporation (CVX) has delivered an average annual return of +12.95% with a median return of +11.28%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.61%. The stock posted gains in 46 years (72%) and losses in 18 years (28%).

CVX's best year was 1980 with a +76.50% gain, while the worst was 1974 at -31.60%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 10, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. CVX achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 36 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.

Avg Return
+12.95%
Best Year
1980 (+76.50%)
Worst Year
1974 (-31.60%)
Positive Years
46/64
Year Return Start End
2026 +58.85% $148.27 $235.52
2025 +10.10% $134.66 $148.27
2024 +1.29% $132.95 $134.66
2023 -13.63% $153.94 $132.95
2022 +58.46% $97.14 $153.94
2021 +46.24% $66.43 $97.14
2020 -25.95% $89.71 $66.43
2019 +15.27% $77.82 $89.71
2018 -9.75% $86.23 $77.82
2017 +10.59% $77.97 $86.23
2016 +36.66% $57.05 $77.97
2015 -16.17% $68.06 $57.05
2014 -6.99% $73.17 $68.06
2013 +19.31% $61.33 $73.17
2012 +5.06% $58.38 $61.33
2011 +20.28% $48.53 $58.38
2010 +22.95% $39.48 $48.53
2009 +8.06% $36.53 $39.48
2008 -18.33% $44.73 $36.53
2007 +30.55% $34.26 $44.73
2006 +33.70% $25.63 $34.26
2005 +11.54% $22.97 $25.63
2004 +25.54% $18.30 $22.97
2003 +35.37% $13.52 $18.30
2002 -23.09% $17.58 $13.52
2001 +9.28% $16.09 $17.58
2000 +0.54% $16.00 $16.09
1999 +7.35% $14.90 $16.00
1998 +11.02% $13.42 $14.90
1997 +22.15% $10.99 $13.42
1996 +28.51% $8.55 $10.99
1995 +22.16% $7.00 $8.55
1994 +6.80% $6.55 $7.00
1993 +30.63% $5.02 $6.55
1992 +5.69% $4.75 $5.02
1991 -0.66% $4.78 $4.75
1990 +11.81% $4.27 $4.78
1989 +55.78% $2.74 $4.27
1988 +22.00% $2.25 $2.74
1987 -8.65% $2.46 $2.25
1986 +26.63% $1.94 $2.46
1985 +30.33% $1.49 $1.94
1984 -4.90% $1.57 $1.49
1983 +8.20% $1.45 $1.57
1982 -25.36% $1.94 $1.45
1981 -13.82% $2.25 $1.94
1980 +76.50% $1.28 $2.25
1979 +20.27% $1.06 $1.28
1978 +20.58% $0.88 $1.06
1977 -5.18% $0.93 $0.88
1976 +48.19% $0.63 $0.93
1975 +41.71% $0.44 $0.63
1974 -31.60% $0.65 $0.44
1973 -9.02% $0.71 $0.65
1972 +45.37% $0.49 $0.71
1971 +10.65% $0.44 $0.49
1970 +13.59% $0.39 $0.44
1969 -25.91% $0.52 $0.39
1968 +18.77% $0.44 $0.52
1967 +8.79% $0.41 $0.44
1966 -21.95% $0.52 $0.41
1965 +12.29% $0.46 $0.52
1964 +27.22% $0.36 $0.46
1963 -2.64% $0.37 $0.36

Frequently Asked Questions: CVX

What sector is CVX in? ▼

CVX operates in the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas Integrated industry.

How has CVX performed historically? ▼

Over 64 years of trading history, CVX has posted gains in 46 years (72% of the time). The best year was 1980 with a +76.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CVX? ▼

You can invest in CVX through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CVX.

Last updated: 11/1/2026