--- title: "Chevron Corporation (CVX) upgraded to buy as Hess acquisition strengthens Guyana exposure" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/277599196.md" description: "Chevron Corporation (CVX) has been upgraded to a 'Buy' rating by Melius, with a price target of $205. This upgrade reflects Chevron's strong focus on shareholder returns, including dividends and buybacks, and its increased exploration efforts in high-impact areas, particularly following its acquisition of Hess, which enhances its exposure in Guyana." datetime: "2026-03-03T09:57:16.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/277599196.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/277599196.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/277599196.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Chevron Corporation (CVX) upgraded to buy as Hess acquisition strengthens Guyana exposure Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) ranks among the best spring stocks to buy right now. On February 17, Melius raised its rating on Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) from Hold to Buy, with a price target of $205. The firm emphasized Chevron’s focus on shareholder returns, such as dividends and buybacks, a rise in exploration targeted on high-impact frontier \[…\] ### Related Stocks - [XLE.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XLE.US.md) - [XOP.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XOP.US.md) - [ERX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ERX.US.md) - [VDE.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VDE.US.md) - [XES.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XES.US.md) - [CVX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CVX.US.md) - [OIH.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/OIH.US.md) - [IEO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IEO.US.md) - [IEZ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IEZ.US.md) - [IXC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IXC.US.md) - [CRAK.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CRAK.US.md) - [HES.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HES.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Long-term LNG contracts help protect buyers from spot price spikes: Chevron Global Gas](https://longbridge.com/en/news/299005610.md) - [Energy Secretary warns oil traders against betting on quick Hormuz deal](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298837052.md) - [Chevron already committed $7 billion to Venezuela. Trump says Exxon is next. Here's the big difference between the 2.](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298809286.md) - [Chevron announces R$ 0.6 per unit dividend for 3Q 2026, payable Sept. 17](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298958699.md) - [CBOT corn futures climb, following strength in soy, wheat and crude oil](https://longbridge.com/en/news/299089924.md) --- > **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**