XOM vs CVX
ExxonMobil vs Chevron stock: which is the better buy?
Tickerday reads ExxonMobil as a Buy at 71 and Chevron as a Sell at 41. Today, ExxonMobil is the stronger call.
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XOM
ExxonMobil
Buy71/100
Sunny, with 80% confidence
A year from now: $195 (+9.0%)
CVX
Chevron
Sell41/100
Rainy, with 55% confidence
A year from now: $180 (+3.6%)
Under the hood
Factor by factor
The six things Tickerday weighs, each scored 0 to 100. The higher of each pair is in its call's color.
ExxonMobil
Chevron
Overall score
Valuation
Growth
Profitability
Momentum
Financial Health
Sentiment
Where they're headed
Price targets
Each target is measured from the price on the day its stock was read.
ExxonMobil
Chevron
Price when read
XOM$178.88 · Oct 19, 2026
CVX$173.66 · Jun 20, 2026
Next week
XOM$181 (+1.2%)
CVX$171.50 (−1.2%)
Next month
XOM$184 (+2.9%)
CVX$173 (−0.4%)
Next year
XOM$195 (+9.0%)
CVX$180 (+3.6%)
The numbers
Key numbers
ExxonMobil
Chevron
Market Cap
XOM$650.6B
CVX$345.8B
P / E Ratio
XOM22.0
CVX31.4
Rev. Growth
XOM+9.6%
CVX-3.6%
Net Margin
XOM+9.1%
CVX+5.9%
Debt / Equity
XOM0.16
CVX0.25
Dividend Yield
XOM2.4%
CVX3.8%
Beta
XOM0.17
CVX0.50
52-Wk Range
XOM$110 – $179
CVX$142 – $215
The argument
The case for and against
Every call has a case against it. Here are both sides, for each stock.
ExxonMobil XOM
The case for
- Revenue is growing at a solid 9.6% clip for a company of its size.
- The company has a very strong balance sheet, with a low debt-to-equity ratio of just 0.16.
The case against
- The stock is trading near its 52-week high, which could limit near-term upside.
- With a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 22, the shares are not considered cheap compared to historical levels for the sector.
Chevron CVX
The case for
- Excellent financial health, with very little debt for a company its size.
- Pays a substantial dividend, offering a potential income stream to investors.
The case against
- Recent revenue has been shrinking, a potential sign of weaker demand or lower energy prices.
- The stock's valuation appears high given its current earnings and lack of growth.
Tickerday's reads are educational analysis, the same for everyone, not financial advice. ExxonMobil was read on Oct 19, 2026 and Chevron on Jun 20, 2026; each one's page has the full forecast.
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