CVXMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

Chevron shows mixed financial performance with significant cash decline (-53.7%) and lower profitability (-30.4% net income drop) while maintaining growth investments and balance sheet expansion.

The dramatic 53.7% drop in cash reserves combined with 30.4% lower net income suggests either major capital deployment or weaker operational performance that warrants investor attention. However, the 22.4% increase in stockholders' equity and continued substantial share buybacks ($12.1B) indicate the company maintains financial strength and shareholder return commitment.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Chevron's financials reflect a mixed performance with concerning declines in cash position (-53.7%) and profitability (-30.4% net income drop), offset by substantial balance sheet growth with total assets expanding 26.1% to $324B and stockholders' equity rising 22.4% to $186.4B. The company maintained significant capital returns through $12.1B in share buybacks while increasing R&D spending 21% to $427M, suggesting strategic investment despite lower current profitability. The overall picture shows a financially robust company navigating a challenging period while continuing to invest in growth and return capital to shareholders.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
-53.7%
$17.7B→$8.2B

Cash declined 53.7% — significant cash burn or deployment; verify adequacy of remaining liquidity runway.

Net Income
P&L
-30.4%
$17.7B→$12.3B

Net income declined 30.4% — review whether driven by operations, interest costs, or non-recurring items.

Total Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+27%
$103.8B→$131.8B

Liabilities increased 27% — monitor debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage.

Total Assets
Balance Sheet
+26.1%
$256.9B→$324.0B

Asset base grew 26.1% — expansion through organic growth, acquisitions, or capital deployment.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+22.4%
$152.3B→$186.4B

Equity base grew 22.4% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

R&D Expense
P&L
+21%
$353.0M→$427.0M

R&D investment increased 21% — signals commitment to future product development, though near-term margin impact.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
-20.7%
$15.2B→$12.1B

Buyback activity reduced 20.7% — capital being redeployed elsewhere or cash conservation underway.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
-13.4%
$38.6B→$33.4B

Current liabilities reduced — improved short-term financial position and working capital health.

Accounts Receivable
Balance Sheet
-12.8%
$18.3B→$16.0B

Receivables declined — improved collection efficiency or conservative revenue recognition.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-24
PRIOR — 2025-02-21
ADDED
Business 3 General Development of Business 3 Description of Business and Properties 5 Upstream 5 Downstream 18 Other Businesses 20 1A.
Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules 121 Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 121 16.
We are leveraging our capabilities, assets, partnerships and customer relationships as we aim to grow our oil and gas business, lower the carbon intensity of operations and grow new energies businesses.
Human Capital Management The Chevron Way explains the company s purpose, vision and values.
4,645 24 % 14,703 76 % 18 % 19,366 45 % Other Americas 1,305 33 % 2,632 67 % 8 % 3,945 9 % Africa 531 16 % 2,779 84 % 1 % 3,311 8 % Asia 2,732 35 % 5,161 65 % 12 % 7,905 18 % Australia 480 26 % 1,396 74 % 3 % 1,879 5 % Europe 401 28 % 1,028 71 % 25 1 % 1,454 3 % Total Non-Service Station Employees 10,094 27 % 27,699 73 % 67 % 37,860 88 % Service Station Employees 2,344 45 % 2,314 45 % 521 10 % 5,179 12 % Total Employees 12,438 29 % 30,013 70 % 588 1 % 43,039 100 % * Includes employees where data was not collected or employee chose not to disclose.
Chevron s approach to attracting, developing and retaining a skilled and diverse global workforce is grounded in creating an environment that supports growth, engagement and operational excellence.
Chevron seeks to foster an inclusive work environment that values the uniqueness and diversity of individual talents, experiences and ideas.
Chevron rejects the use of quotas, focuses on removing barriers to opportunity and makes selection decisions based on merit.
Leader accountability and employee engagement remain key indicators of organizational health.
Regular employee surveys help monitor engagement, support operational excellence, and track progress in culture, competitive performance, and execution.
REMOVED
Business 3 General Development of Business 3 Description of Business and Properties 6 Upstream 6 Downstream 17 Other Businesses 19 1A.
Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules 117 Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 117 16.
We are leveraging our capabilities, assets and customer relationships as we aim to lead in lower carbon intensity oil, products and natural gas, as well as advance new products and solutions that reduce the carbon emissions of major industries.
We aim to grow our oil and gas business, lower the carbon intensity of our operations and grow new businesses in renewable fuels, carbon capture and offsets, hydrogen, power generation for data centers, and emerging technologies.
The company s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to 1 Incorporated in Delaware in 1926 as Standard Oil Company of California, the company adopted the name Chevron Corporation in 1984 and ChevronTexaco Corporation in 2001.
Human Capital Management The Chevron Way explains the company s beliefs, vision, purpose and values.
This includes reviews of metrics addressing critical function hiring, leadership development, retention, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement.
5,556 26 % 15,751 74 % 19 % 21,326 47 % Other Americas 1,175 30 % 2,689 69 % 10 % 3,874 9 % Africa 623 16 % 3,189 84 % 4 % 3,816 8 % Asia 2,577 36 % 4,476 63 % 13 % 7,066 16 % Australia 542 26 % 1,550 74 % 3 % 2,095 5 % Europe 434 28 % 1,107 71 % 24 2 % 1,565 3 % Total Non-Service Station Employees 10,907 27 % 28,762 72 % 73 % 39,742 88 % Service Station Employees 2,545 46 % 2,372 43 % 639 12 % 5,556 12 % Total Employees 13,452 30 % 31,134 69 % 712 2 % 45,298 100 % * Includes employees where data was not collected or employee chose not to disclose.
Hiring, Development and Retention The company s approach to attracting, developing and retaining a global, diverse workforce of high-performing talent is anchored by an environment of personal growth and engagement.
The company recruits new employees in a variety of ways, including through partnerships with universities and diversity associations.
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