(Oil & Gas 360)Reported earnings of $9.9 billion; return on capital employed of 18 percentU.S. production up 27 percent from two years agoRecord crude throughput at U.S. refineries; crude utilization at 98 percentExpanded acreage in Venezuela and enhancing Bakken competitivenessHOUSTON–October 30, 2026 –Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) reported earnings of $9.9 billion ($5.06 per share – diluted) for third quarter 2026. Included in the quarter were a legal reserve of $160 million, an impairment of $110 million, and pension settlement costs of $24 million. Foreign currency effects decreased earnings by $143 million. Adjusted earnings were $10.4 billion ($5.28 per share – diluted) for third quarter 2026. See Attachment 4 for a reconciliation of adjusted earnings.Earnings & Cash Flow SummaryUnit3Q 20262Q 20263Q 2025YTD 2026YTD 2025Total Earnings / (Loss)$ MM$9,924$12,072$3,539$24,206$9,529Upstream$ MM$5,698$8,182$3,302$17,789$9,787Downstream$ MM$4,931$4,868$1,137$8,982$2,199All Other$ MM$(705)$(978)$(900)$(2,565)$(2,457)Earnings Per Share – Diluted$/Share$5.06$6.11$1.82$12.26$5.27Adjusted Earnings (1)$ MM$10,361$11,977$3,627$25,131$10,493Adjusted Earnings Per Share – Diluted (1)$/Share$5.28$6.06$1.85$12.73$5.80Timing Effects (1)$ MM$(1,580)$1,540$110$(2,980)$200Cash Flow From Operations (CFFO)$ B$16.0$22.6$9.4$41.2$23.2CFFO Excluding Working Capital (1)$ B$16.6$19.7$9.9$43.4$25.8Avg. Brent Spot Price (Source: Platts)$/BBL$97$104$69$94$71(1) See definitions in “Notice” below and non-GAAP reconciliations in the attachments“We delivered strong operational performance and disciplined execution, while continuing to invest to grow energy supply,” said Mike Wirth, Chevron’s chairman and chief executive officer. In the United States, for third quarter 2026, upstream production exceeded 2 million barrels of oil equivalent per day for the fifth consecutive quarter, the company’s refineries achieved record crude throughput, and new production records were achieved for assets in the Eastern Mediterranean, and Australia.“We’re reinvesting to bring more energy to a supply-constrained market,” Wirth continued. In Venezuela, Chevron’s joint ventures plan to invest $7 billion over the next five years, with the goal of unlocking low-cost, high-return, long-duration production growth. Also, in the United States, the company signed agreements to reduce Bakken midstream costs by approximately 50 percent, strengthening the asset’s competitiveness. “Building on our performance this quarter, we’re focused on delivering the reliable energy the world needs today, while positioning Chevron for the future,” Wirth concluded.Financial and Business HighlightsUnit3Q 20262Q 20263Q 2025YTD 2026YTD 2025Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)%17.7%21.4%7.6%14.5%6.7%Capital Expenditures (Capex)$ B$4.0$4.5$4.4$12.6$12.1Affiliate Capex$ B$0.4$0.3$0.4$0.9$1.4Free Cash Flow (FCF) (1)$ B$12.0$18.1$4.9$28.5$11.1Adjusted Free Cash Flow (1)$ B$14.2$15.4$7.0$33.8$16.0Debt-to-CFFORatio0.6x0.8x1.3x0.6x1.3xNet debt-to-CFFO (1)Ratio0.4x0.6x1.1x0.4x1.1xNet Oil-Equivalent ProductionMBOED3,9804,0704,0863,9703,614(1) See non-GAAP measure definitions on page 5 and reconciliations in the attachmentsFinancial HighlightsReported earnings increased compared to third quarter 2025 primarily due to reliable operations with higher margins on refined product sales and higher crude oil realizations, partially offset by unfavorable timing effects resulting from the rising price environment.Production in the third quarter of 2026 was lower than a year ago primarily due to lower entitlements from higher prices and impacts from the Middle East conflict, partly offset by record production at operated assets in Australia, higher production in the Gulf of America and the inclusion of one month of Venezuela production following a change to equity accounting in the quarter.U.S. refinery crude unit throughput set a new record of 1.09 million barrels per day, reflecting reliable crude unit capacity utilization of nearly 98 percent.Cash flow from operations in the third quarter of 2026 was higher than a year ago, driven by higher earnings and increased cash distributions from Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO). Adjusted free cash flow benefited from a $1 billion loan repayment from TCO and proceeds from asset sales.Capex in the third quarter of 2026 was lower than last year largely due to lower spend in the Permian Basin.Total debt was reduced by an additional $3.5 billion and net debt was down $7.8 billion in the quarter, further strengthening Chevron’s balance sheet.The company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of one dollar and seventy-eight cents ($1.78) per share, payable December 10, 2026, to all holders of common stock as shown on the transfer records of the corporation at the close of business on November 18, 2026.Business Highlights and MilestonesImproved commercial terms and expanded acreage in Venezuela, supporting future investments and the potential to more than double production over the next five years.Announced plans to continue to strengthen the competitiveness of the company’s Bakken upstream operations by reducing midstream costs by approximately 50 percent and increasing operational flexibility.Announced an offshore crude oil and natural gas condensate discovery in Angola’s prolific Lower Congo Basin, demonstrating the potential of the company’s exploration program in sub-Saharan Africa.Signed an exploration agreement with Libya’s National Oil Corporation in the Sirte Basin, advancing Chevron’s North Africa upstream growth strategy and exploration portfolio.Started production at the new Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables LLC oilseed-processing facility in Destrehan, Louisiana, supplying additional feedstocks for transportation fuels.Completed the sale of the Cambodia downstream fuels business.Segment HighlightsUpstreamU.S. UpstreamUnit3Q 20262Q 20263Q 2025YTD 2026YTD 2025Earnings / (Loss)$ MM$3,293$3,541$1,282$8,946$4,558Net Oil-Equivalent ProductionMBOED2,0432,0772,0402,0481,792Liquids ProductionMBD1,4561,4911,4961,4691,292Natural Gas ProductionMMCFD3,5223,5203,2653,4742,997Liquids Realization$/BBL$62.72$70.80$48.12$61.92$50.12Natural Gas Realization$/MCF$1.88$0.91$1.77$1.74$1.99U.S. upstream earnings were higher than a year ago primarily due to higher liquids realizations and lower operating expenses, including the absence of prior year severance and transaction costs related to the Hess Corporation (Hess) acquisition.Net oil-equivalent production during the quarter was up 3,000 barrels per day from the year-ago period. The increase was primarily due to higher production in the Gulf of America following project ramp-ups at Ballymore, Whale and Anchor, partly offset by lower production in the Bakken.International UpstreamUnit3Q 20262Q 20263Q 2025YTD 2026YTD 2025Earnings / (Loss) (1)$ MM$2,405$4,641$2,020$8,843$5,229Net Oil-Equivalent ProductionMBOED1,9371,9932,0461,9221,822Liquids ProductionMBD1,0101,0941,0991,026925Natural Gas ProductionMMCFD5,5635,3905,6745,3735,382Liquids Realization$/BBL$86.09$96.41$63.16$86.94$63.14Natural Gas Realization$/MCF$9.44$7.84$6.88$8.14$7.06(1) Includes foreign currency effects$ MM$(133)$(77)$89$(443)$(283)International upstream earnings were higher than a year ago primarily due to higher realizations and higher liftings in Venezuela, partly offset by unfavorable timing effects, unfavorable taxes, unfavorable foreign currency effects, a legal reserve and an impairment charge.Net oil-equivalent production during the quarter was down 109,000 barrels per day from the year-ago period primarily due to lower entitlements from higher prices and impacts from the conflict in the Middle East, partly offset by record production at operated assets in Australia and the inclusion of one month of Venezuela production following the switch to equity accounting.DownstreamU.S. DownstreamUnit3Q 20262Q 20263Q 2025YTD 2026YTD 2025Earnings / (Loss)$ MM$3,585$2,411$638$6,192$1,145Refinery Crude Unit InputsMBD1,0931,0701,0641,0721,043Refined Product SalesMBD1,3041,3201,3031,2971,325U.S. downstream earnings were higher than the year-ago period primarily due to higher margins on refined product sales.Refinery crude unit inputs increased 3 percent from the year-ago period as refineries operated reliably at record levels near capacity.Refined product sales were relatively flat compared to the year-ago period.International DownstreamUnit3Q 20262Q 20263Q 2025YTD 2026YTD 2025Earnings / (Loss) (1)$ MM$1,346$2,457$499$2,790$1,054Refinery Crude Unit InputsMBD665598663626648Refined Product SalesMBD1,3881,2871,5171,3881,463(1) Includes foreign currency effects$ MM$(9)$31$42$30$(57)International downstream earnings were higher than the year-ago period primarily due to higher margins on refined product sales, despite unfavorable timing effects.Refinery crude unit inputs were relatively flat from the year-ago period.Refined product sales decreased 9 percent from the year-ago period due to supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict.All OtherAll OtherUnit3Q 20262Q 20263Q 2025YTD 2026YTD 2025Net charges (1)$ MM$(705)$(978)$(900)$(2,565)$(2,457)(1) Includes foreign currency effects$ MM$(1)$(3)$16$(2)$1All Other consists of worldwide cash management and debt financing activities, corporate administrative functions, insurance operations, real estate activities, and technology companies.Net charges decreased compared to a year ago primarily due to favorable tax items and lower interest expense, partly offset by the absence of a prior-year favorable fair value adjustment for Hess shares.Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to enabling human progress. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. We aim to grow our oil and gas business, lower the carbon intensity of operations, and grow new energies businesses. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.NOTICEChevron’s discussion of third quarter 2026 earnings with security analysts will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT. A webcast of the meeting will be available in a listen-only mode to individual investors, media, and other interested parties on Chevron’s website at www.chevron.com under the “Investors” section. Prepared remarks for today’s call, additional financial and operating information and other complementary materials will be available prior to the call at approximately 5:30 a.m. CT and located under “Events and Presentations” in the “Investors” section on the Chevron website. Chevron also publishes a “Sensitivities and Forward Guidance” document with consolidated guidance and sensitivities that is updated quarterly and posted to the Chevron website the month prior to earnings calls.As used in this news release, the term “Chevron” and such terms as “the company,” “the corporation,” “our,” “we,” “us” and “its” may refer to Chevron Corporation, one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries, or to all of them taken as a whole. All of these terms are used for convenience only and are not intended as a precise description of any of the separate companies, each of which manages its own affairs.Please visit Chevron’s website and Investor Relations page at www.chevron.com and www.chevron.com/investors, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chevron, X: @Chevron, Facebook: www.facebook.com/chevron, and Instagram: www.instagram.com/chevron, where Chevron often discloses important information about the company, its business, and its results of operations.Timing effects – Timing effects include timing mismatches in earnings recognition related to the mark‑to‑market of financial derivatives prior to the physical delivery of the associated hydrocarbons, as well as the impact of LIFO inventory accounting.Non-GAAP Financial Measures – This news release includes adjusted earnings/(loss), which reflect earnings or losses excluding significant non-operational items including impairment charges, write-offs, decommissioning obligations from previously sold assets, severance costs, gains on asset sales, legal reserves for ceased operations, fair value adjustments for investments in equity securities, unusual tax items, effects of pension settlements and curtailments, foreign currency effects and other special items. The company believes it is useful for investors to consider this measure in comparing the underlying performance of its business across periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss) as prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation to net income (loss) attributable to Chevron Corporation is shown in Attachment 4.This news release also includes cash flow from operations excluding working capital, free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow. Cash flow from operations excluding working capital is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less net changes in operating working capital, and represents cash generated by operating activities excluding the timing impacts of working capital. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures and generally represents the cash available to creditors and investors after investing in the business. Adjusted free cash flow is defined as free cash flow excluding working capital plus proceeds and deposits related to asset sales and returns of investments plus net repayment (borrowing) of loans by equity affiliates and generally represents the cash available to creditors and investors after investing in the business excluding the timing impacts of working capital. The company believes these measures are useful to monitor the financial health of the company and its performance over time. Attachment 3 shows reconciliations of cash flow from operations excluding working capital, free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow.This news release also includes net debt ratio and net debt-to-CFFO ratio. Net debt ratio is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents, time deposits and marketable securities (net debt) as a percentage of net debt plus Chevron Corporation stockholders’ equity, which indicates the company’s leverage, net of its cash balances. The net debt-to-CFFO ratio is defined as net debt divided by CFFO for the trailing 12 months, which measures the company’s ability to cover its net debt using the cash it generates from operations. The company believes these measures are useful to monitor the strength of the company’s balance sheet. A reconciliation of net debt ratio and net debt-to-CFFO ratio is shown in Attachment 2.CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELEVANT TO FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to Chevron’s operations, assets, and strategy that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the petroleum, chemicals and other energy-related industries. Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “advances,” “commits,” “drives,” “aims,” “forecasts,” “projects,” “believes,” “approaches,” “seeks,” “schedules,” “estimates,” “positions,” “pursues,” “progress,” “design,” “enable,” “may,” “can,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “budgets,” “outlook,” “trends,” “guidance,” “focus,” “on track,” “trajectory,” “goals,” “objectives,” “strategies,” “opportunities,” “poised,” “potential,” “ambitions,” “future,” “aspires” and similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but not all forward-looking statements include such words. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the company’s control and are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. The reader should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Unless legally required, Chevron undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are: changing crude oil and natural gas prices and demand for the company’s products, and production curtailments due to market conditions; crude oil production quotas or other actions that might be imposed by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other producing countries; technological advancements; changes to government policies in the countries in which the company operates; public health crises, such as pandemics and epidemics, and any related government policies and actions; disruptions in the company’s global supply chain, including supply chain constraints and escalation of the cost of goods and services; changing economic, regulatory and political environments in the various countries in which the company operates, including Venezuela; general domestic and international economic, market and political conditions, including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the global response to these hostilities; changing refining, marketing and chemicals margins; the amount and timing of settlements on the company’s commodity derivative contracts; actions of competitors or regulators; timing of exploration expenses; changes in projected future cash flows; timing of crude oil liftings; uncertainties about the estimated quantities of crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas reserves; the competitiveness of alternate-energy sources or product substitutes; pace and scale of the development of large carbon capture and storage and offset markets; the results of operations and financial condition of the company’s suppliers, vendors, partners and equity affiliates; the inability or failure of the company’s joint-venture partners to fund their share of operations and development activities; the potential failure to achieve expected net production from existing and future crude oil and natural gas development projects; potential delays in the development, construction or start-up of planned projects; the potential disruption or interruption of the company’s operations due to war, accidents, political events, civil unrest, severe weather, cyber threats, terrorist acts, or other natural or human causes beyond the company’s control; the potential liability for remedial actions or assessments under existing or future environmental regulations and litigation; significant operational, investment or product changes undertaken or required by existing or future environmental statutes and regulations, including international agreements and national or regional legislation and regulatory measures related to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; the potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation; the company’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits from the acquisition of Hess Corporation; potential litigation relating to the transaction with Hess Midstream LP that could be instituted against the company or its respective directors; the possibility that any of the anticipated benefits of the transaction with Hess Midstream LP will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; the company’s future acquisitions or dispositions of assets or shares or the delay or failure of such transactions to close based on required closing conditions; the potential for gains and losses from asset dispositions or impairments; government mandated sales, divestitures, recapitalizations, taxes and tax audits, tariffs, sanctions, changes in fiscal terms or restrictions on scope of company operations; foreign currency movements compared with the U.S. dollar; higher inflation and related impacts; material reductions in corporate liquidity and access to debt markets; changes to the company’s capital allocation strategies; the effects of changed accounting rules under generally accepted accounting principles promulgated by rule-setting bodies; the company’s ability to identify and mitigate the risks and hazards inherent in operating in the global energy industry; and the factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” on pages 21 through 27 of the company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and as updated in the future. Other unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this news release could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements.Attachment 1CHEVRON CORPORATION – FINANCIAL REVIEW(Millions of Dollars, Except Per-Share Amounts)(unaudited)CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOMEThree Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME2026202520262025Sales and other operating revenues$65,237$48,169$179,992$138,645Income (loss) from equity affiliates2,0979814,9672,337Other income (loss)4645761,5011,176Total Revenues and Other Income67,79849,726186,460142,158COSTS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONSPurchased crude oil and products36,53427,398101,40682,866Operating expenses (1)9,4949,12827,07924,414Exploration expenses259288720727Depreciation, depletion and amortization6,2725,78118,16214,248Taxes other than on income1,3101,3473,8373,903Interest and debt expense3043701,001856Total Costs and Other Deductions54,17344,312152,205127,014Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense13,6255,41434,25515,144Income tax expense (benefit)3,5771,8019,7005,504Net Income (Loss)10,0483,61324,5559,640Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests12474349111NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHEVRON CORPORATION$9,924$3,539$24,206$9,529(1) Includes operating expense, selling, general and administrative expense, and other components of net periodic benefit costs.PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCKNet Income (Loss) Attributable to Chevron Corporation– Basic$5.07$1.83$12.29$5.29– Diluted$5.06$1.82$12.26$5.27Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (000’s)– Basic1,956,7431,938,9221,968,8331,801,623– Diluted1,962,9051,946,0351,974,5471,808,004Note: Shares outstanding (excluding 14 million associated with Chevron’s Benefit Plan Trust) were 1,951 million and 1,980 million at September 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively.ContactsJames Craig — +1 925-842-1319Read full story