CVX vs XOM
Chevron Corporation and Exxon Mobil Corporation, both Energy
Exxon Mobil Corporation is the larger company at $599B against $346B. On trailing earnings CVX is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 20.2 against 27.1, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year XOM returned +54% against +40% for CVX.
| Figure | CVX | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $210 | $161 |
| Market cap | $346B | $599B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 20.2 | 27.1 |
| Dividend yield | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| 1-year return | +40% | +54% |
| 5-year return | +153% | +232% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Chevron Corporation
Revenue of $70B in Q2 2026, net income $12B. Its largest reported line is Reportable Segment Aggregation Before Other Operating, 67% of the disclosed total.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Revenue of $85B in Q1 2026, net income $4.2B. Its largest reported line is Energy Products, 76% of the disclosed total.
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